M32585-FHEQ_7 Bim Theory and Practice Coursework Assessment Brief |  UoP

Assignment Overview

This assignment focuses on developing your practical skills in Building Information Modelling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit. You will create a comprehensive BIM model based on provided architectural documents, identify and resolve discrepancies, and produce a professional portfolio of drawings and a walkthrough animation. This task simulates real-world challenges where incomplete or inaccurate information requires critical thinking and problem-solving to deliver accurate project models.

Tasks

You are required to complete the following tasks:

Question 1: Creation of a BIM Model using Autodesk Revit

Objective: Develop a detailed Revit model of the given building, addressing any errors or missing information in the provided documents.

Instructions:

Understanding the Provided Documents:

• Review the supplied plans, sections, elevations, and perspective drawings thoroughly.
• Note that these documents may contain errors, discrepancies, or omissions typical of real-world scenarios.

Model Development:

• Use Autodesk Revit to create a comprehensive 3d BIM model of the building.
• Identify issues such as dimension discrepancies, misaligned walls or columns, and missing elements.
• Apply your judgment and expertise to resolve these issues within the model.
• Ensure all building elements (e.g., walls, doors, windows, roofs, structural components) are accurately modelled.

Assumptions and Adjustments:

• Make reasonable assumptions where information is missing or unclear.
• You are not required to document or justify these assumptions.

Standards and Best Practices:

• Adhere to BIM standards for modelling, including proper use of families, levels, and grids.
• Maintain a clean and organised project file, using appropriate naming conventions and layer management.

Deliverable:

Revit Project File:

• File Name: StudentID_Revit.rvt (e.g., 777777_Revit.rvt)

Question 2: Production of BIM Documentation Portfolio

Objective: Generate a set of professional drawings from your Revit model, adhering to industry standards.

Instructions:

Drawing Set Preparation:

Mandatory Drawings: Prepare the following drawings; you may include additional drawings if you wish.

• Cover Sheet: Include project information and your student ID.
• General Notes and Legends: Standard symbols and abbreviations used.
• Site Plan: Showing the building in context with its surroundings.
• Floor Plans: All levels.
• Roof Plan: Detailing the roof structure and elements.
• Elevations: All sides of the building.
• Sections: Minimum of two sections showing key building features.
• Detail Drawings: Key construction details (e.g., wall sections, junctions).
• Schedules: Door and window schedules.
• Perspective Views: Interior and exterior perspectives.

Additional drawings may be included to enhance your portfolio.

Annotation and Detailing:

• Include dimensions, annotations, and symbols as per industry standards.
• Apply appropriate line weights, hatch patterns, and graphical representations.

Title Blocks and Sheets:

• Use professional title blocks, including project information and your student ID.
• Ensure consistency across all sheets.

BIM Standards Compliance:

Ensure all documentation follows BIM standards, including:

• Naming conventions for views, sheets, and families.
• Consistent use of fonts and text styles.
• Correct scaling and orientation.

Order of Drawings:

Organise your drawings in the portfolio according to standard industry practices:

• Cover Sheet
• General Notes and Legends
• Site Plan
• Floor Plans (from lowest to highest level)
• Roof Plan
• Elevations
• Sections
• Detail Drawings
• Schedules
• Perspective Views

Deliverable:

Compiled PDF Portfolio:

• Merge all drawings into a single PDF document.
• File Name: StudentID_RevitPortfolio.pdf (e.g., 777777_RevitPortfolio.pdf)

Question 3: Creation of a Walkthrough Animation

Objective: Produce a 60-second walkthrough animation of the building model.

Instructions:

Animation Path:

• Define a walkthrough path that showcases key interior and exterior spaces.
• Ensure smooth transitions and appropriate camera angles.

Rendering Settings:

• Set the detail level and visual style (e.g., realistic, shaded) suitable for clear visualisation.
• Adjust lighting settings for optimal visibility.
• Optional: You may use external rendering software such as Lumion, Enscape, or Twinmotion to enhance the quality of your animation. However, this is not mandatory, and using the built-in Revit renderer will not affect your mark.

Exporting the Animation:

• Export the walkthrough as a video file in AVI format.
• Verify the video plays correctly and is of acceptable quality.

Deliverable:

Walkthrough Animation Video:

• File Name: StudentID_Animation.avi (e.g., 777777_Animation.avi)
• Duration: Approximately 60 seconds

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this assignment, you will be expected to be able to:

• Appraise the importance of using computers to expedite tasks in the architectural, engineering and construction industry.
• Apply computer software to plan, programme, monitor, and control construction projects.
• Create and develop BIM models using current BIM technology as part of a team project to demonstrate BIM (as an integrated platform) adoption between different stakeholders in AEC projects throughout the use and maintenance of buildings.
• Extract and analyse data from a BIM model to make informed decisions about a project.
• Show a critical appraisal of the multidisciplinary dimensions of AEC projects and their associated articulation procedures.

Assessment Criteria

Your work will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Technical Accuracy:

• Correctness of the Revit model in representing the building accurately.
• Resolution of discrepancies and errors from the provided documents.

Application of BIM Standards:

• Adherence to industry standards in modelling and documentation.
• Proper use of naming conventions, line weights, and annotations.
• Correct ordering of drawings according to industry standards.

Quality of Documentation:

• Clarity and completeness of the drawings in the PDF portfolio.
• Professional layout and presentation of the drawing set.

Animation Quality:

• Effectiveness of the walkthrough in showcasing the building.
• Smoothness of the animation and appropriate pacing.

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to identify and resolve issues within the model.
• Demonstration of critical thinking in addressing incomplete or conflicting information.

Organisation and File Management:

• Clean and well-organised Revit project file.
• Correct file naming and submission as per instructions.