Explain the use of construction information in the context of a project.How could the use of BIM as opposed to only CAD improve this process?

Unit 6: Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)

Explain the use of construction information in the context of a project.

Describe the different types of construction information and their uses.

Develop a set of general arrangement drawings, selected details and door/window schedules.

Produce an outline bill of quantities.

Relate a set of construction drawings to a specification.

Evaluate construction drawings and details

Assess the types of information produced by different participants in a construction project.

Examine the relationship between different bodies of information and how they work in conjuncti

How could the different parties producing this information collaborate better to improve this process and outcomes.

How could the use of BIM as opposed to only CAD improve this process?

Evaluate different types of construction information in the context of diverse project types.

Develop construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications in support of a given construction Project.

Interpret different types of construction information in order to explain a construction project.

Assess ways in which construction professionals collaborate in the production of construction information.

 Critically discuss the value management process and the benefits of value management on the proposed standalone shopping centre project. Use specific examples to support your discussion. (approximately 500 words).

Critically discuss the 5 RICS global ethical standards and explain how adhering to these standards may address the ethical dilemma created by the structural engineer.
(approximately 500 words).

Critically discuss the value management process and the benefits of value management on the proposed standalone shopping centre project. Use specific examples to support your discussion. (approximately 500 words).

Critically discuss the risk management process that can be applied to the proposed standalone shopping centre project and how this can contribute to overall project success.
Support your answers with examples (approximately 500 words).

Critically discuss the benefits of BIM as a collaborative tool and how BIM can encourage sustainable construction with consideration of the pre-contract and post-contract stages of the overall project. (approximately 400 words).