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Faculty of Computing, Engineering and

Science Assessment Brief

Module Title: BIM and Data Management

Module Code: NG2S720

Module Leader/Tutor: Grant Avon
Assessment Type Practical Coursework
Assessment Title: BIM and Data Management in the AEC Industry: Collaboration, Legal
Implications, and BIM Standards
Weighting: 50%
Word count/duration/equivalent: 2000
Hand out Date: 4_Mar-24
Submission Date: 29-Apr-24
Return Date: 06-May-24

Assessment Description
You are to draft a 2000-word report entitled BIM and Data Management in the AEC Industry:
Collaboration, Legal Implications, and BIM Standards.

Objective:

This assignment aims to develop the students' understanding of Building Information Modelling
(BIM) by focusing on three key aspects: collaboration, legal implications of data sharing, and the
application of AEC (UK) BIM Standards in design creation. Students are expected to critically evaluate
the importance of collaboration, comprehend the legal complexities associated with BIM data
sharing, and analyse how AEC (UK) BIM Standards influence design processes.

Below is a suggested structure for your report.

Structure:

1. Introduction (Approx. 200 words):

 Introduce the significance of BIM in the AEC industry.

 Clearly state the objectives: evaluating collaboration importance, understanding legal
implications, and applying AEC (UK) BIM Standards.

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2. Collaboration in BIM (Approx. 500 words):

 Define collaboration in BIM and discuss its relevance.

 Explore examples demonstrating successful collaborative BIM projects.
 Analyse challenges and benefits associated with collaborative BIM practices.

3. Legal Implications of Data Sharing in BIM (Approx. 600 words):

 Examine the legal aspects surrounding BIM data sharing.

 Discuss intellectual property issues, ownership of BIM models, and contractual
considerations.
 Evaluate risks and liabilities associated with data sharing in collaborative BIM projects.

4. AEC (UK) BIM Standards (Approx. 500 words):

 Introduce AEC (UK) BIM Standards and their significance.

 Analyse specific BIM standards set by AEC (UK) and their impact on design creation.
 Discuss the influence of adhering to standards on project efficiency and interoperability.

5. Conclusion (Approx. 200 words):

 Summarize key findings and insights from the critical evaluation.

 Emphasize the overall significance of collaboration, legal considerations, and BIM standards
in the AEC industry.

6. References:

 Students should utilise a variety of academic sources, including books, journal articles, and
reputable online resources.

Guidance on Format of Assessment

Note: Students are reminded not to include this assignment brief with the assignment submission

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Learning Outcomes

1 Understand how a Central Model can be used within Construction in order to Aid
Collaboration via a Common Data Environment.
2 Understand the issues surrounding Data Management, Data Security and Copyright. Marking
Criteria/Rubric

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Note: All grades are provisional until they are ratified by the exam board DDUS

The marking rubric is provided on the back page of this assessment brief.

Submission Details
Please submit through the Turnitin submission link under the module assessment tab on Blackboard.
Please ensure the piece is word processed and saved as an accessible file type.

What happens next?

Your marked assessment should be available 20 working days after submission. However, please be
advised that this may be subject to change in the event of Bank Holidays, University Closure, or staff
sickness. If there is something about the feedback you have been given that you are unclear about,
please see your module tutor.

Feedback Method
Individual written feedback (comments on the work) and feed forward (how you can adopt good
practices in future assessments) will be provided. This can be found under the assignments tab on
the relevant blackboard page.

Late Submission
The University has a late submission policy of 5 working days for all coursework. All work handed in
after the submission date and within 5 working days will be capped at 40%. A mark of zero will be
awarded if the assignment is submitted after the late submission date unless extenuating
circumstances are applied for and accepted.

Retrieval in the Event of Failure

If in the event, that you fail this piece of course work, you will have an opportunity to re-sit the work
during the summer resit period, if required, or you may be eligible for in year retrieval. Speak to you
tutor regarding your options.

Note: This module is bonded. This means that if you achieve a minimum mark of 30% in each
assessment element, a module pass mark will be awarded based on an overall average of all
submitted assessments.

Extenuating Circumstances
https://advice.southwales.ac.uk/a2z/extenuating-circumstances

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Referencing, Plagiarism and Good Academic Practice DDUS

https://advice.southwales.ac.uk/a2z/referencing-plagiarism-and-good-academic-practice

Learning Support Resources

https://studyskills.southwales.ac.uk

Your Assessment Queries

Please contact the module leader if there are any academic-related questions not covered in the
module (nicholas.avon@southwales.ac.uk). For support with writing, referencing or good
assessment practice, please utilise the study skills service through the link above.

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Introduction Introduction missing or lacks
(10 points) clarity. - Significance and
objectives are missing.
Collaboration No definition of collaboration.
in BIM (25 - Examples are weak,
points) irrelevant, or missing. -
Analysis lacks depth or is
missing
Little examination of legal
Legal aspects. - Poor or no
Implications understanding of intellectual
(25 points) property, ownership, and
contractual considerations. -
Limited or no evaluation of
risks and liabilities.
AEC (UK) BIM No introduction of AEC (UK)
Standards (20 BIM Standards. - Limited or
points) unclear or missing analysis of
specific standards. – Very little
understanding of the impact.
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40%
Introduction lacks clarity. -
Significance and objectives
are unclear or missing.
Inadequate definition of
collaboration. - Examples
are weak or irrelevant. -
Analysis lacks depth.
Inadequate examination of
legal aspects. - Poor
understanding of
intellectual property,
ownership, and contractual
considerations. - Limited or
no evaluation of risks and
liabilities.
Inadequate introduction of
AEC (UK) BIM Standards. -
Limited or unclear analysis
of specific standards. -
Understanding of impact is
weak.
50%
Outlines the significance of
BIM in the AEC industry. -
States the objectives of the
assignment with some clarity.
Defines collaboration in BIM. -
Provides basic examples of
collaborative BIM projects. -
Analyses challenges and
benefits with limited depth.
Examines legal aspects but
with limited depth. -
Understanding of intellectual
property, ownership, and
contractual considerations is
basic. - Evaluation of risks and
liabilities lacks depth.
Introduces AEC (UK) BIM
Standards with some clarity. -
Analysis of specific standards is
basic. - Understanding of
impact is evident but lacks
depth.
60 %
Clearly outlines the
significance of BIM in the AEC
industry. - States the objectives
of the assignment.
Defines collaboration in BIM
and provides relevant
examples. - Analyses
challenges and benefits with
clarity.
Examines legal aspects of BIM
data sharing. - Demonstrates
understanding of intellectual
property, ownership, and
contractual considerations. -
Provides a good evaluation of
risks and liabilities.
Introduces and explains AEC
(UK) BIM Standards. - Analyses
specific standards with clarity. -
Demonstrates understanding
of the impact on design
creation, efficiency, and
interoperability.
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70%+
Clearly outlines the significance of BIM
in the AEC industry. - Clearly states the
objectives of the assignment.
Thoroughly defines collaboration in BIM
with a deep understanding. - Provides
insightful examples of successful
collaborative BIM projects. - Analyses
challenges and benefits with depth and
critical insight.
Thoroughly examines legal aspects of
BIM data sharing. - Demonstrates a
deep understanding of intellectual
property, ownership, and contractual
considerations. - Provides a
comprehensive evaluation of risks and
liabilities.
Clearly introduces and explains the
significance of AEC (UK) BIM Standards.
- Analyses specific standards with depth
and clarity. - Demonstrates a clear
understanding of the impact on design
creation, efficiency, and
interoperability.
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Conclusion (5 Missing, Inadequate or unclear
points) summary of key findings. –
Missing or weak emphasis on
overall significance.
References (5 Missing or Inadequate use of
points) academic sources. -
Referencing is inconsistent,
contains major errors or is
missing
Overall Missing or poor articulation of
Presentation ideas and arguments. - Poor
(10 points) organization and structure. -
Significant deviations from the
specified structure. - Word
count is significantly exceeded
or not met.
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Inadequate or unclear
summary of key findings. -
Weak emphasis on overall
significance.
Inadequate use of
academic sources. -
Referencing is inconsistent
or contains major errors.
Poor articulation of ideas
and arguments. - Poor
organization and structure.
- Significant deviations
from the specified
structure. - Word count is
significantly exceeded or
not met.
Summarizes key findings but
lacks clarity. - Emphasis on
overall significance is basic.
Use of academic sources is
basic. - Referencing is mostly
accurate but with some errors.
Articulation of ideas is basic. -
Organization is acceptable but
may lack flow. - Deviations
from the specified structure
are noticeable. - Adherence to
the word count is inconsistent.
Summarizes key findings with
clarity. - Emphasizes the
overall significance effectively.
Accurate use of a variety of
academic sources. - Proper
referencing throughout the
assignment.
Clear articulation of ideas and
arguments. - Well-organized
with minor deviations from the
specified structure. - Adheres
to the specified word count
with minor variations.
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Summarizes key findings with precision.
- Clearly emphasizes the overall DDUS
significance of collaboration, legal
considerations, and BIM standards.
Accurate and comprehensive use of a
variety of academic sources. - Proper
referencing throughout the assignment.
Clear articulation of ideas and
arguments. - Well-organized and
follows the specified structure. -
Adheres to the specified word count.
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