K2101 Building Information Modelling
Task
Brief
A private developer is contemplating implementing BIM for the first time on a mixed-use development in the UK (approx. £25m budget). Individually, you have been asked to produce a report to provide expert advice to the private developer on how suitable the Bimplementation of BIM is for such development.

The report should discuss the strengths and limitations of implementing BIM in THREE topics of your preference:

• Greater cost certainty

• Reduction of errors

• Improving programme duration

• Reduction of project risks

• Enhancing lifecycle performance

• Aligning Client’s Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) to BIM deliverables

The discussion should also include current and emerging technologies used along with BIM in the selected topics.

You must present information/arguments (i.e., in the three topics) to enable the private developer to understand and decide if implementing BIM (and related technologies) is feasible for their project. Lastly, recommendations based on the information presented should be put forward.

• Word limit and format: 2,500 words (+10% margin allowed) in PDF format via Blackboard.

• Submission: Monday the 10th of January 2022 at 14:00. Submitting after this time will be recorded as a late submission.

The report is only 2500 words; hence, focus is important. If something is not relevant to respond to the brief, leave it out.

BIM in Design Coordination 2021/22

The structure of a report varies, but you can use the following structure as a guide for your report:

• Cover page. It contains key information such as module name and code, the report’s title, student number, etc.

• Executive summary or abstract. It summarises the content of the report, including findings and conclusions. It is worth writing this last when you know the key points to draw out. It should be no more than half a page in length.

• Introduction. It sets out what you plan to discuss. It provides background information to introduce the subject. It also describes the aim and content to be discussed (e.g. the three topics). It should also touch briefly on your conclusions.

• Main body. It is where the main discussion takes place. The main body should be carefully structured to lead the reader through the issue.

You should split it into sections using headings/sub‐headings relating to themes or areas for consideration.

All the information you present should be related to the brief and the precise subject under discussion.

K2101 Building Information Modelling