This module is concerned with the management of design and the information needed to carry it out. It applies mainly to work on new buildings but also acknowledges the significant proportion of the national construction budget spent on repair and maintenance. You will consider the roles of all the participants as they relate to the client's needs, both before and during the construction process. Emphasis is given to the management of the various types of design information and the application of IT to the field.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
AIMS:
* To provide an overview of the design process;
* To review the past and present roles of those involved in building design;
* To analysis the management of the process and the information needs to carry it out.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Refer to workbook 1 and 2 for detailed section learning objectives.
Content:
THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
Unique nature of each project, Roles of participantsProblems of communication.
THE ACTIVITY OF DESIGN:
explain the process of designing any object and the particular characteristics of building designexplain the differences in design responsibilities;
outline the processes by which conflicts are resolved;
describe influences on design decisions and effects of planning and legislation;
explore alternative models of design process and contrast with current procedures and processes.
THE FLOW OF DESIGN INFORMATION:
How information is communicated, Traditional and new processes;
CPI and Uniclass.
MANAGEMENT OF DESIGN PRACTICES:
Alternative organisations, Managing creativity, Multi-disciplinary organisations, Timesheet analysis, job costing.
ORGANISATION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:
Current forms of project, Fast-Track construction, Design and BuildProject Management, Developments in sub-contracting.
ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:
Lessons from other industries,Computer-Integrated design, IT systems to support the above, IAI.
PROJECT DATA FLOWS:
describe the various forms of digital data and their combination in multimediaselect the appropriate standards for storing alphanumeric and graphical datamanage the flow of data between the parties to a building project.
APPLICATIONS FOR PROJECT STAGES:
describe the types of data used in a building project and what is, or may becomeavailable in digital formexplain how computers can aid the design processapply computer software to the costing and measurement of projects, the management of cost and time and of completed buildings.
ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS:
identify which administrative systems are needed for a general office functionassess the capacity required for storage of data and types of software for database management;
anticipate future developments in communications systems.
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD):
explain the use of computers for generating views and exploring from different angles;
describe what complete models of buildings can provide, including presentation and production drawings, analyses and quantities;
plan and manage drawing production based on standards.
COSTING AND SPECIFICATION:
state when to obtain cost data and develop a cost planset up a spread sheet exercise with a simple cost plan and explore changes;
explain the use of computerised bills and commercial EDI messages.
ENGINEERING DESIGN:
explain how computers are used for the analysis of structural frames, elements and design systems for concrete, steel and other materialsexplain how computers are used for the analysis of heating, cooling and ventilation, design of distribution systems, sizing of plant and management.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:
explain the use of computers in integrated accounting systems with their models for ledgers, contract costing, plant hire, stock control, subcontractors;
make use of computers for project management and critical path analysis;
identify future developments in robotics and project communication.
INTEGRATION OF PROJECT DATA:
establish the ownership of,, and liability for, electronic data in the project team;
describe how electronic communications have been used on some leading projects;
outline the problems of exchanging data electronically and future solutions;
anticipate future information technology and its application in construction.
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