TECH C2G05 - Commercial and Industrial Technology 1, Sustainable Technology 1

Module Title:Commercial and Industrial Technology 1, Sustainable Technology 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 3 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Projects Practicals Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the subject are: 1. To provide an awareness and understanding of the functions and requirements for substructure, & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction. 2. To provide an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques. The aims of the Commercial & Industrial Technology section of this module are: 1. To provide an awareness and understanding of the functions and requirements for substructure, & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction. 2. To provide an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques. The aims of the Sustainable Technology section of this module are: 1. To develop competence in the evaluation of both traditional and renewable energy use in buildings. 2. To foster an understanding of sustainability issues in the design, construction, operation and usability of buildings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding of substructure & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction and apply an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques.
LO2 To prepare and demonstrate understanding of the role and function of practicals, projects and reports and their interaction with modern construction techniques and the operation of the building site.
LO3 Demonstrate through sketches and written descriptions a knowledge of and reasoning behind sustainable building design in relation to the building's superstructure
LO4 To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern superstructure construction techniques.
LO5 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of building energy related legislation, regulations, certification, economics, and usage.
LO6 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of energy efficient and sustainable building design, sustainable building practices and the usage of alternative sustainable energy technologies (renewables) for a building.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Substructure, Foundations & Building Sites (48h)
a). Isolated bases (b). Piled and raft foundations. (c). High thermal performance foundation systems i.e. passive house. (d). Underpinning, retaining walls. Basements (e). Insulation for foundations (f) Temporary works. (g) Demolition work.
The Energy Efficient Building (12h)
(a) Impact of building form, thermal mass & orientation on a building's thermal performance (b) Passive and active solar heating & cooling (c) Thermal insulation and economical thicknesses, (d) thermal bridges and psi values, (e) airtightness and air infiltration (f) Passive House Standard (g) Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) (h) Energy Retro Fitting techniques & details
Sustainable Buildings (8h)
(a) Sustainable Building Materials, sustainable materials, environmental impact of construction materials, management of the construction process & operation of the building (b) Green buildings, green/blue roofs & walls (c) Recycling water & waste; grey water, rainwater harvesting, SuDS
Energy Legislation, Policies, Standards and Certification (4h)
(a) Energy legislation, taxes and trading (b) Standards and codes of practice, e.g. Part L, Building Regulations, ISO 50001 (c) National & international energy policies (d) Eenrgy Certification, e.g. BREEAM, LEED, BERs
Energy Management (6h)
(a) Energy management (b) Energy Audits
Energy Consumption Analysis (6h)
(a) Degree days (b) fuel types (c) fuel consumption and costs
Energy Technology and Renewables (12h)
(a) Renewable energy sources - solar thermal and PV panels, heat pumps, wind turbines, bio fuel, micro CHP, nuclear, etc. (b) Integration of alternative technologies into building design & construction methods
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Practically based projects applying class based knowledge 1,2 40.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam A formal end of year exam covering class based theory, design and calculations 1,2,3,4,5,6 60.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 7.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Independent Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Project 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Total Hours 168.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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CW_CMQSU_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CW_CMBSE_D Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 3 Mandatory