"CP1: Introduction to digital construction management: fundamental concepts, BIM methodologies, and emerging technologies such as Reality Capture, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation.
CP2: Information needs and value extraction from the perspective of the Client and Contractor in the commercial, preparation and planning, execution, and handover phases.
CP3: Construction planning and control: strategies for preparation, reporting, and control of construction.
CP4: Collaborative platforms in the cloud: information integration, communication between stakeholders; support for data-driven decision making with Power BI.
CP5: Modular construction and prefabrication: concepts, advantages, challenges, and impact on project management and digital workflows.
CP6: Strategies for the adoption and implementation of digital technologies and innovation in construction companies: challenges, best practices, analysis of real cases, and methodologies for digital transition in the sector."

"The assessment of this curricular unit follows the semester-long modality and is based on the completion of an implementation project, carried out in groups, which allows students to apply the knowledge acquired in the digital management of construction and in the adoption of innovative methodologies, such as modular construction and prefabrication. Given its practical nature, the UC does not have a Final Exam.
1. Implementation Project (100%, in groups)
Students develop a group project that consists of defining and applying a strategy for a specific and well-defined problem. The project must include:
• Analysis of a scenario, preferably real, identifying challenges in a task, analysis of possible solutions and selection of one of them.
• Definition of an implementation plan, including technical, economic and cultural analysis.
• Testing of real implementation or through interviews and simulations.
• Preparation of a technical report, detailing the processes, information flows and decision-making, measured or expected impact and difficulties.

• Final presentation, in a synchronous session, where the applicability and learning outcomes are openly discussed.
2. Evaluation Criteria
The project will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Critical analysis and justification (30%) – Clarity in identifying problems and depth of analysis of digital solutions.
• Relevance and innovation of the proposal (30%) – Effective application of the methodologies and technologies explored.
• Quality of the technical report (20%) – Structure, coherence, and depth of the analysis.
• Practical demonstration and presentation (20%) – Clarity in the analysis and presentation of results and conclusions.

3. Feedback and Progression
Throughout the semester, students will have follow-up sessions and continuous feedback from instructors, ensuring the necessary guidance for the development of the project and allowing for adjustments.

Final presentations are commented on by professionals invited to the discussions."

Mandatory

"BUILD UP. (n.d.). Overview Article: Digital Transformation of the Built Environment and Construction 4.0. BUILD UP. Choi, H.-W., Kim, H.-J., Kim, S.-K., & Na, W. S. (2023). An overview of drone applications in the construction industry. Drones, 7(8), 515. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones7080515 Li, F., Laili, Y., Chen, X., Lou, Y., Wang, C., Yang, H., Gao, X., & Han, H. (2023). Towards big data driven construction industry. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 35, 100483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jii.2023.100483 Ghaffar, S. H., Mullett, P., Pei, E. & Roberts, J. (2022). Innovation in construction: A practical guide to transforming the construction industry. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95798-8 Bertram, N., Fuchs, S., Mischke, J., Palter, R., Strube, G., & Woetzel, J. (2019). Modular construction: From projects to products. McKinsey & Company."

Optional

The syllabus of the curricular unit is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the principles, standards and practical tools that support digital collaboration in the construction sector, from a perspective of interoperability and neutrality in the use of software.
CP1. OpenBIM fundamentals, including interoperability, IFC history and alignment with international standards, such as the ISO 19650 series (BIM collaboration), EN ISO 7817 (Level of Information Need) and ISO 12006 (Information Classification).
CP2. Collaborative management in openBIM projects, including the use of BCF for communication and alignment with methodologies based on ISO 19650.
CP3. Collaborative management in openBIM projects including the use of BCF for communication.
CP4. Generation of IFC models in accordance with contractual and legal requirements and licensing processes using proprietary software and validation and correction tools, such as Blender/Bonsai.

The assessment of the curricular unit takes place throughout the semester and is made up of two distinct components: a theoretical component (1), which prepares students for the buildingSMART Foundations exam, and a practical component (2), which develops applied skills in interoperability and openBIM.
1.Theoretical Component (40%)
- It consists of carrying out an individual written test, focused on the fundamentals of openBIM and the key concepts covered in the curricular unit, aligned with the contents of the buildingSMART Foundations exam.
- This test will be carried out on the date of the first exam and can be repeated in the second phase, if necessary.
- A minimum grade of 9.5 is required in this component to pass the curricular unit.
2. Practical Component (60%)
- It consists of developing an individual project that simulates a realistic scenario, based on federated models provided by the teacher.
- Each student will receive a specific set of demands and requirements that they must meet, developing a complete workflow.
The project will include:
- Construction of digital models aligned with the requirements provided.
- Use of practical tools for data management, interoperability and information validation.
- Demonstration of the workflow developed through:
- A technical report, detailing the steps followed, tools used and results obtained.
- Completing a Common Data Environment (CDE) containing all elements of the workflow, including validated data, formats and tools used and final results.
- The project is presented through a video of up to 6 minutes, explaining how the workflow works.
The final grade will be calculated based on the weights of the two components, and it is necessary to reach a minimum grade of 9.5 in both for approval. There is no final exam, since the assessment throughout the semester covers the theoretical and practical objectives of the UC.

Mandatory

"- ISO. (2018). ISO 19650-1 e 2: Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) – Information management using building information modelling – Part 1: Concepts and principles e Part 2: Delivery phase of the assets. - ISO. (2020). ISO 12006-2 e 3: Building construction – Organization of information about construction works . - European Committee for Standardization. (2020). EN 17412-1: Building Information Modelling – Level of Information Need – Part 1: Concepts and principles. - Borrmann, A., König, M., Koch, C., & Beetz, J. (Eds.). (2018). Building Information Modeling: Technology Foundations and Industry Practice. Springer. - Eichler, S., Hiete, M., Kaiser, A., Rech, B., & Winkler, P. (2024). BIMcert Handbook: Basic Knowledge openBIM. TU Wien. - BuildingSMART International. https://www.buildingsmart.org/. "

Optional

"The course content is as follows:

CP1. Introduction to software development for construction.

CP2. Artificial Intelligence tools to support development: code generation, debugging, and automation.

CP3. API fundamentals: structure, operation, and practical application.

CP4. Using Autodesk Revit APIs: customizing processes and creating simple automations.

CP5. Introduction to Autodesk Platform Services: integration and interoperability between digital tools.

CP6. Incremental and collaborative work methodologies: best practices in software development, distribution, use, and maintenance of IT tools, and integration into multidisciplinary teams.

Following the course ""Scripting and Parametric Design,"" the programming language used is Python."

"Assessment is semester-long (ALS), with no exam. ALS has two components:
1 - Individual exercises assigned in class and completed in the following weeks, with a weight of 35%. 2 - Group project of up to 3 students, in which each group of students selects a technology or tool, explores it, and applies it to a specific problem, previously approved by the instructor. Projects that address real needs of student organizations are prioritized. Grades are 35% (project), 15% (report), and 15% (discussion).

The minimum grade in each component of the individual work and the group project is 9.5 out of 20."

Mandatory

"Sawhney, A. et al., Construction 4.0: An Innovation Platform for the Built Environment, Routledge 2020, ISBN 9780367027308. Borrmann, A. et al. (eds). Building information modeling: technology foundations and industry practice. Springer 2018, ISBN 9783319928616. Seaton, H., The Construction Technology Handbook: Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence and Beyond, Wiley, 2021, ISBN 9781119719953."" That Open Company. (n.d.). Retrieved 2024/12/27, from https://thatopen.com/ Autodesk. (n.d.). Revit APIs. Autodesk Platform Services. Retrieved 2024/12/27, from https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/revit Autodesk. (n.d.). Autodesk Platform Services. Autodesk. Retrieved 2024/12/27, from https://aps.autodesk.com/?utm_source"

Optional

S1 Introduction, methodology, and initial definitions of Digital Transformation
S2 The Digital Revolution and its impacts
S3 Digital Technologies and Business Models
S4 Two Case Studies on Digital Transformation
S5 Digital Transformation Management
S6 Third Case Study on Digital Transformation
S7 Conclusions and Final Considerations
S8 Individual Development of a Digital Transformation Case Study

This course involves Periodic Assessment, not including a Final Exam. The discussion of case studies by student groups will account for 30% of the final grade (grade assigned to the group and reflected in all its members). 10% for each case. The case proposal will count for 30%. The test is conducted individually and will count for 40%. There will be a minimum grade required for the test (9.5 points).
Assessment moments will occur during the resolution of group case studies, individual case proposals, and the test will be conducted at the end.
Students are required to actively participate in forums, with a minimum participation in at least 6 of them considered necessary for each student. Failure to participate in this minimum number of forums will result in a penalty of 5% of the final grade obtained.

Mandatory

Carapuça,R.,Revolução Digital: Quando Tudo é Possível.Glaciar/Fundação Luso-Americana para o Desenvolvimento,2018 M.Wade,D.Bonnet,T.Yokoi,N.Obwegeser,H.Digital,Best Practices to Implement and Accelerate your Business Transformation,McGraw-Hill,2021 J.Loucks,J.Macauley,Andy Noronha,and Michael Wade,Digital Vortex: How Today's Market Leaders Can Beat Disruptive Competitors at Their Own Game; IMD - International Institute for Management Development,2016 S.Marshall,The Story of the Computer,a Technical and Business History,2015 G.G.Parker,M.W.Van Alstyne,Sangeet Paul Choudary,Platform Revolution - How Networked Markets are Transforming The Economy - and How to Make Them Work for You.WW Norton & Company,2016 E.Schaeffer,D.Sovie,Reinventing the Product: How to Transform your Business and Create Value in the Digital Age,Kogan Page,2019 A.Oliveira,The Digital Mind,How Science is Redefining Humanity,MIT Press,2017 Measuring the Digital Transformation.A Roadmap for the Future,OECD,2019

Optional

Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens, A Brief History of Mankind, First Harper Perennial Edition, 2018 Autor Mikolaj Jan Piskorski, Social Strategy at Nike – reference 9-712-484 Harvard Business Publishing Hadiya Faheem, Digital Transformation at Startbucks – reference 922-0003-1, IBS