Higher National Diploma Level 5 Construction and the Built Environment

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Unit Title Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information

Assignment Number Assignment 1 Assessor Mr. Pramodh

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Higher National Diploma in CIVIL ENGINEERING

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Student ID
Pearson No Batch No: 24 Semester No: 1

Unit Number and Title Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information

Academic Year 2024/2026

Unit Assessor Mr. Pramodh

Assignment Title Design - Build

Issue Date 28/12/2024

Formative Feedback Dates 19/01/2025

Submission Date 28/01/2025

IV Name Ms. Hansani Tharaka

Date 28/12/2024

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should be formatted with a font size of 12 pt, using Times New Roman typeface. Line spacing should be set to 1.5
pt. Proper referencing, including in-text citations and cross-referencing of figures and tables, is mandatory to
maintain academic integrity and clarity. Please include a comprehensive list of references and ensure that all figures
and tables are clearly numbered and referenced in the text.

Learning Outcomes
LO1 Discuss the stages of a design process and the types of information required to
communicate, share and manage the project process
LO2 Explain the different types of construction information developed through the course of a
project
LO3 Produce design propositions that address project requirements defined through feasibility
stages
LO4 Present a construction information package, highlighting the
coordination of information between different project stakeholders to
ensure accuracy.
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BTEC HND in Construction & the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

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Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information

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Assignment 1 , Design - Build

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Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information

Assignment Brief

Student Name/ ID
Number

Unit Number and Title

Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information

Academic Year 2024/2026

Unit Tutor Mr. Promodh Senaratne

Assignment Title
Design - Build

Issue Date 28/12/2024

Formative comments 19/12/2024

Submission Date 28/01/2025

Internal verifier Ms. Hansani Tharaka

Internal verified date 28/12/2024

Submission Format

● Construction Information Glossary (1000–1500 words)

● Office Project Standards

● Digital Construction Information Package

● Construction Information Output

● Evaluative Statement (500 words).

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1 Discuss the key types of construction information that may be produced in support of
construction projects
LO2 Demonstrate the use of project standards and their setup in digital applications
LO3 Generate construction information for a given project using industry-standard digital
applications
LO4 Present a package of construction information, including drawings, schedules and
specifications for a given construction project.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are employed by a local contracting firm that specialises in residential projects. In the past, the
company has relied on the design and construction drawings produced by architects or supplied by
the client. Recognising that over the years the company has developed a strong sense of good
residential design and construction knowledge, they have decided to begin offering design and
information production services for their clients. They feel this will allow them to diversify the
services they offer.
In order to support their development of this part of the business, the company management has
asked you to prepare a number of ‘exemplar’ documents that can be used to help different teams in
the company to understand how construction information is developed and used. You have been
asked to prepare:
● A Construction Information Glossary that will explain the different types of construction
information that might be required for a project. This should also consider the relationship
between construction drawings and other forms of information that may be required for a
project and their relationship to costs. When developing this explanation of types of
construction information, you should compare the potential for improved efficiency and
accuracy in using digital tools to develop construction information.
● Recognising that in working on multiple projects, both in design and development as well as on
site, there is a need to be consistent. You are asked to setup 'Office Project Standards',
using the office standard CAD package. The standards should define the key symbols and
reusable objects (such as title blocks, sheet layouts, section marks, detail bubbles, north arrow,
etc.) as well as a set of layer standards, including non-printing layers, that define line styles,
colours and line weights.
● For a given project, you should develop a Digital Construction Information Package that
will include general arrangement drawings (e.g. plans, sections, elevations), selected details and
door/window schedules. Drawings should include dimensions, annotations and appropriate
hatching, based on your defined Office Project Standards. You are asked to include some
examples of different versions of the drawings so that there is a demonstration of how digital
tools can be used to facilitate the modification of drawings.
● In the Construction Information Output you will, on industry-standard sheets (minimum A3
sized), produce print output of the Digital Construction Information Package. These should be
checked to ensure that there is coordination between general arrangement drawings and details,
and that non-printing layers are not output. Finally, as part of your output, you should provide a
short Evaluative Statement, justifying your approach to the Office Project Standards, Digital
Construction Information Package and Output, highlighting areas of good practice, for company
management to reflect on in planning for the new development of the business.
Instructions and guidance

The Construction Information Glossary and Evaluative Statement should be submitted as an

A4 PDF document.
Your Office Project Standards are to be submitted as a CAD file that includes all of the required
objects and graphics.
The Digital Construction Information Package should be submitted as a series of digital CAD
files. You are required to submit at least two versions of a general arrangement drawing and a
detail, showing your ability to undertake modifications and adjustments within the CAD
application.
Construction Information Output is to be submitted as a set of printed documents. These must all
be of the same page size (minimum A3).
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Discuss the key types of construction information that may
be produced in support of construction projects

LO1 and LO2

P1 Explain the different types M1 Compare the use of
of construction information digital applications with other D1 Evaluate the use of project
that are required for a given forms of construction drawing standards in the development of
project. production in terms of consistent construction drawings for
efficiency and accuracy. different projects.
P2 Describe the relationship
between construction
drawings and other forms of
construction information, and
their potential impact on
project costs.

LO2 Demonstrate the use of project standards and their setup in

digital applications

P3 Setup project standards in M2 Use layer settings to

an industry-standard digital define consistent line styles,
application for a given colours and weights for
construction project. construction drawings.

P4 Define drawing symbols

and reusable objects for a
given construction project.
Pass Merit Distinction
LO3 Generate construction information for a given project
using industry-standard digital applications

P5 Create plans, sections, M3 Demonstrate the use of LO3 and LO4

elevations and details for a modification tools to assist in D2 Justify the approach to producing
given construction project, the development of accurate construction information for a given
using industry-standard digital construction drawings. project, highlighting examples of
software. good practice in the use of industry
P6 Integrate dimensions, standard digital applications.
annotations and appropriate
hatching for construction
drawings of a given project.

LO4 Present a package of construction information,

including drawings, schedules and specifications for a given
construction project.

P7 Output construction M4 Manage the use of

drawings, to scale, on printing and non-printing
industry-standard sheet layers to develop coherent
sizes for a given project. construction information
P8 Coordinate information, output.
both paper-based and digital,
presented in schedules and
specifications with
construction drawings.