Digital interaction

The course gives the students competence in how the engineers of the future can work and collaborate in the industry to contribute to the active implementation of the digital shift and the green that is now happening in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facility Management (AEC-FM) industry. This course will provide a new type of digital competence for a holistic understanding of the content of and the connection between new digital technology, changed processes and changed interactions throughout the construction/construction project's life cycle.

Exploration of different types of AI-based solutions is a central part of the work on the project assignment. The same applies to the use of BIM-based programs.

The course emphasizes data-driven project management, information management and systems thinking throughout the construction life cycle. Training and guidance in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is provided for the implementation of project work. The course enables students to explore a range of programs and digital equipment as guided self-study. Examples of the use of software are: Autodesk Revit for planning, Solibri Office for quality control of digital models, Bizagi Process Modeler for modeling the flow of information in construction processes, dPlan and/or SteamBIM/Dalux for project management, Miro for collaboration on a digital board and Hoylu for collaboration on planning , coordination and planning - and other digital tools that the student finds useful. The students have the opportunity to try Virtual Reality (various types of glasses) and Mixed Reality with HoloLens glasses, as well as associated software. Exploration and use of various solutions based on artificial intelligence is encouraged. Microsoft Teams is used for collaboration and sharing information in student projects and in guidance from student assistants..

Knowledge The student has

• In-depth knowledge of how future engineering tasks can be solved with support of digital technology and changing work processes
• knowledge of best practices in using BIM software and processes in the BAE industry
• knowledge of relevant national and international standards and frameworks for BIM-supported projects
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for increased information security -Knowledge of research and development in digitization / building information modeling (BIM)

Skill The student can:

• apply principles of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in project work
• apply digital technology and custom processes to solve engineering tasks
• Specify building processes and information deliveries using NS-EN-ISO 29481-1: 2017 and Model Maturity Index (MMI) and NS 3467:2022 Civil construction project (lifecycle) - phases and deliverables
• Specify information deliveries and BIM implementation plans in accordance with the principles of NS-EN-ISO 19650-series of standards within information management

General competence The student can

• demonstrate the use of new digital technology and custom processes for solving existing / future-oriented tasks in the BAE industry
• produce existing relevant information and systematize it for further digital processing
• identify technological and organizational challenges related to the development and implementation of digital technologies and processes in the BAE industry

The course is based on problem- and project-based learning. The first part of the semester consists of presentations in plenary by the course supervisor and professionals from the industry. The students work in randomly composed groups of 4-6 students. Active group work forms a large part of the learning process in the course. Joint guidance is provided by student assistants at specified times. In addition, each group will have its own student assistant from the middle of the semester. It is encouraged to make contact with professionals in industry and research. The course offers great opportunities for exploring and using digital programs/solutions. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is used as a framework for carrying out the groups' project work.