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The University of British Columbia Department of Civil Engineering CIVL 426 & CIVL 526 VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (MANAGEMENT) SYLLABUS, 2023 COURSE CIVL 426 (3) and CIVL 526 (3) Virtual Design and Construction (Management). Building Information Modeling/Management (BIM), 4D/5D modeling, design coordination, BIM execution and performance assessment, Lean Construction and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods. Credit will be granted for only one of CIVL 426 or CIVL 526. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0]. INSTRUCTOR Dr. Puyan A. Zadeh: puyan.zadeh@ubc.ca Office Hours: by appointment Teaching Assistant : najme.hashempour74@gmail.com Najme Hashempour Office Hours: by appointment COURSE SCHEDULE Tuesdays and Thursdays: 14:00 - 15:30 pm, CEME, Room 1212

COURSE DESCRIPTION In recent years, there has been a growing interest from the design and construction community to adopt innovative methods of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). VDC involves new approaches to design, construction, and facility operations in which a digital representation of the design and construction process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. It is said that VDC has the potential to revolutionize the project implementation and delivery process – changing the way buildings look and function, the way buildings are designed and constructed, and ultimately how facilities are operated and maintained. Because VDC methods are disruptive to the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner Operated (AECOO) industry, most people are just beginning to understand how to use it. VDC can cover a variety of different subject matters. While the Building Information Modeling/Management (BIM) focuses more on how the project information is being dealt with, virtual Lean Construction (LC) tools help practitioners to introduce more efficiency and reliability to the projects, which are both critical measures in successful project management. BIM can be viewed as both a product and a process. A Building Information Model (BIM as a product) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Building Information Modeling/Management (BIM as a process) is defined as a process focused on the development, use and transfer of a digital information model of a building project to improve the design, construction and operations of a project or portfolio of facilities. Another interpretation of BIM is BIM as Building Information Management, which goes beyond the modeling process and considers BIM as a platform or system to manage project related information and activities with the purpose of facilitating a model-based project delivery at the end of construction phase and model-based facility operations during the occupancy phase. LC is a project implementation approach that seeks to optimize efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce variability in the construction processes across different phases. It is based on the principles of lean manufacturing, which originated in the automotive industry and emphasizes continuous improvement, flow, and value. In LC, the focus is on maximizing value for the customer while minimizing waste and excess in all areas of the project. This approach involves the entire project team - including owners, designers, contractors, and subcontractors - working together to identify and eliminate waste, reduce variability, and streamline processes. Virtual LC aims to help practitioners operationalize the LC principles using digital tools. There are numerous documented benefits to BIM and LC, but at the most basic level it is said that BIM and LC can reduce errors in design, improves design quality, shortens construction

time and reduces construction cost. This course will explore approaches to BIM and LC as parts of VDC methods from a theoretical, technological and practical perspective. Students will be exposed to a variety of case studies and work with a variety of software tools. Although we will investigate the application of BIM and LC throughout all phases of the project life-cycle, the course will focus more on the design and construction phase. The course will be divided into two modules focusing on (1) BIM-based Project Delivery and (2) Virtual implementation of Lean Construction principles. This course will enable students to explore and use state-of-the-art design and construction management software packages, and to study the digital integration of design, cost, time and resources in project management. It is also worth mentioning what this course is not. This is not a ‘technology’ course per se, so the students will not become ‘experts’ in any of the technologies we use. The expectation is not to train BIM technologists (experts in modeling with BIM) rather the focus is to use BIM and LC methods for the project management services and understanding the work of VDC managers. Nevertheless, the students will have the chance to be exposed to the use of different tools and will gain some hands-on experience in using them. GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES It is intended that this course will contribute to graduates possessing several of the twelve Graduate Attributes identified by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board and that have been established for the Civil Engineering program: ● Knowledge base for engineering : Demonstrated competence in university level mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the program. ● Problem analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions. ● Design solutions : An ability to design solutions for complex, open-ended engineering problems and to design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate attention to health and safety risks, applicable standards, and economic, environmental, cultural and societal considerations ● Economics and project management : An ability to appropriately incorporate economics and business practices including project, risk, and change management into the practice

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of engineering and to understand their limitations. LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, it is expected that students will: ● comprehend topics in the virtual design and construction management domain including model-based project management and delivery, as well as creating highly efficient project teams. ● be able to plan and implement execution plans for VDC and BIM adoption in construction projects with different delivery models. ● be able to identify and implement relevant LC measures using suitable virtual tools ● be able to analyze and solve problems related to the application of digital VDC management ● be able to understand the tasks and qualifications of VDC/BIM coordinators and VDC/BIM managers so they can either start a career in such roles or be able to better interact with them in their professional life. SUMMARY LIST OF TOPICS 1. Building Information Modeling/Management processes and tools 2. Lean Construction management methods and related virtual tools 3. Project delivery methods and team organization 4. Project coordination of construction processes (inc. 4D simulations) 5. Model-based cost estimating and cost control techniques

DETAILED LIST OF TOPICS Module 1: BIM-based Project Delivery ● BIM Fundamentals : Introduce approaches for modeling in 3D and representing civil engineering artifacts as 3D objects in a BIM environment at multiple levels of detail. Investigate the many uses of BIM, and how to leverage these models for different purposes. Investigate different frameworks for thinking about BIM implementation. ● Organizing BIM Projects : Study the full implications of BIM in terms of project delivery, organization of project teams, and impact on project execution and turnover. Investigate the influence of project delivery methods on BIM implementation. ● Planning BIM Projects : Explore how BIM can be used to support communication amongst the various stakeholders, and how to set up the necessary processes and protocols to leverage BIM across the project life-cycle. ● Executing BIM Projects : Learn about BIM project execution planning and model requirements for different BIM uses. Investigate BIM project execution planning guides and apply these concepts for specific construction uses of BIM. ● BIM for Construction Scheduling : Introduce 4D CAD and its application in construction planning, and explore the process of creating 4D models. Investigate the modeling issues for creating different types of 4D models used for different purposes. ● BIM for Cost Estimating : Discuss the basic techniques for generating different types of cost estimates (conceptual, preliminary, detailed, and bid). Explore how quantities are extracted from a BIM model to create a cost estimate for a facility design. ● The Impact of BIM : Study BIM assessment frameworks and the different methods used to assess the impact of BIM. ● BIM Handover : Discuss how BIM can be used for managing and operating facilities. Identify interoperability issues with exchanging BIM information and understand emerging standards for information exchange. Module 2: Virtual implementation of Lean Construction principles ● LC Fundamentals: Introducing the main principles of Lean in general and Lean Construction in particular. Investigating the necessity of implementing Lean principles in the AECOO industry and how virtual tools can help support this process.

● Co-Location in Big Rooms: Understanding how highly efficient teams can work closely together and how VDC can support this effort. ● SCRUM, and PPCs: Understanding how to track the team performance, identify the potential obstacles and address them. ● Last Planner System and Pull Planning: How modern project scheduling and implementation can be conducted using VDC ● Plus and Delta: How to make sure that project teams can self-evaluate and contribute to their own progress. COURSE FORMAT ● Reading Assignments are used to convey the basic material of the course. All readings will have an assignment that is due before class and must be posted on Canvas platform . At the beginning of the lectures for which reading has been assigned, the instructor might ask students (cold calls) questions about the readings to facilitate the discussion. ● Lectures will review and extend the main lessons learned from the reading assignments. Students are expected to attend all lectures. All students are expected to participate in classroom discussions. ● Guest Speakers from progressive firms experienced with VDC will provide a practical perspective on the benefits and challenges of moving to VDC, and the technical and business process requirements needed for successful implementation on actual projects. It is imperative that the students are on-time and respectful during these presentations (i.e., no working on laptops, texting on cell-phones, talking to neighbors, etc.). These folks are volunteering their time and we should show our appreciation. ● Lab Assignments will help students learn the various design and construction management software, including Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, and Microsoft Project. Due dates for lab assignments completed outside of class will be shown on the course schedule and are due before class. All lab assignments should be completed individually and submitted on Canvas. ● Homework Assignments will provide the training ground to understand the concepts discussed in class. The assignments will primarily consist of 4-person group assignments. Most of the assignments will be completed using a variety of design and construction

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software and will contribute to the group project. ● A Group Term Project is used to apply the concepts covered in class. Students will work in teams of four on a bid proposal for a building construction project. The proposal will include a 3D model of the proposed facility design, a cost estimate at different levels of detail (summary, system, and detailed), a conceptual construction schedule, a 4D model, and a detailed report that describes how students approached the project using LC principles. Additional details on the bid proposal group project will be provided in a separate handout. ● VDC Studio Sessions will allow students to work on the group project and get direct feedback from the instructor and teaching assistants in a ‘hands-on’ studio environment. Studio teaching is not just another kind of ‘classroom activity’, and it is not a ‘lab session’. Groups will be required to show the teaching team the current COURSE MATERIALS There is no required text. All readings will be online on Canvas . SOFTWARE This course will use the following software that can be downloaded using these links: ● Autodesk Revit: http://www.students.autodesk.com (Please do NOT install before receiving instruction in the class.) ● Autodesk Navisworks Manage: http://www.students.autodesk.com (Please do NOT install before receiving instruction in the class.) ● Microsoft Project (download from UBC IT) or alternatives. (Please do NOT install before receiving instruction in the class.) ● UBC Teams Platform: https://teams.microsoft.com/ ● Miro: The Visual Collaboration Platform: https://miro.com/app/

GRADING Marks Breakdown The marks for the course will be assigned as follows: Reading Assignments : 10% Active Participation in Class : 10% Homework Assignments : 10% Labs : 10% Course Project : 60% Notes on Marking ● Late homework assignments will not be marked. ● Our curriculum encourages students to develop professional work habits, including responsibility and timeliness. If a student needs to miss a class or assignment for any reason, the student must submit a formal written request. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Academic Integrity . Students should not cheat, copy, plagiarize or mislead others with respect to their individual work. All student submissions should be original work undertaken by the student alone (except for team assignments), with attribution given as appropriate to all other sources of information and ideas. In examinations, students should not seek aid from others, nor give aid to others, nor make use of unauthorized materials or aids. More generally, students are deemed to be aware of and adhere to the relevant University regulations as provided in http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,0,0,0 , and in particular those relating to Academic Honesty and Standards and Student Conduct and Discipline . All cases of suspected academic misconduct must be reported to the Dean’s Office. Classroom Etiquette . Unless an instructor indicates otherwise, students are expected to adhere to the highest professional standards of classroom etiquette, i.e., they should not arrive late to classes; should not eat or drink during classes; and cell phones, laptops and other

communication devices should only be used as appropriate with respect to the course that is underway. Note: No cell phones will be allowed in class. If I see a student using a cell phone in class, they will be asked to leave. To create a suitable learning environment, especially during in-person classes, student behavior that distracts other students or interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach are forbidden, including: ● Use of cell phones and laptops for matters unrelated to the course content unless at the direction of the instructor. ● Talking or whispering during lectures. ● For ALL GUEST SPEAKERS, laptops, etc. must be turned off. Communication Rules . Unless an instructor indicates otherwise, this class follows a "no-email policy" and all communications, announcements, file sharing, etc. will be managed over UBC Teams. This also includes all the student team internal communications related to the class assignments and the final project. Violating this rule, i.e., using other communication channels will lead to the associated assignments not being marked. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS Nothing in this syllabus can contravene any Academic Calendar regulation or University policy. In resolving any discrepancy, Academic Calendar regulations and University policy take precedence. Students’ attention is drawn to University academic policies and services at: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,0,0,0 (and related links). These include reference to Academic Assessment , Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities , Academic Concession , Attendance , and Review of Assigned Standing .

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