Sustainable Building Engineering

Methods, tools, and techniques of BIM methodology in the European context; Analysis and management of complex systems; The lean approach and its impact on construction site management; Technical-economic analysis of a building project; Construction site machinery; Introduction to construction site safety; Methodologies for risk identification, analysis, and evaluation; Figures in building contracts; Figures in the building process: tasks and responsibilities; Modeling and simulation of a construction site.

Attendance in the course does not require an entrance aptitude test; however, prior knowledge is essential to effectively engage with both the theoretical concepts and practical applications necessary to pass the final examination. From a curricular standpoint, no formal prerequisites are established. Nonetheless, students are expected to possess foundational knowledge in the following areas: a) physics, mathematics, and statistics, to fully understand the scientific models used in interpreting construction site dynamics; b) architectural technology, to establish a direct connection between design and execution phases of the project; c) administrative law, to navigate key legislative references such as Presidential Decree 380/2001 and the structure of Legislative Decree 81/08 and its subsequent amendments; d) technical drawing in CAD environments, including familiarity with BIM methodologies; e) proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software, specifically the Microsoft or Google suites provided by the University—namely G-docs/Microsoft Word and G-sheet/Microsoft Excel. An advanced level of proficiency in english language is required.

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Attendance is not mandatory for admission to the final examination or for the acquisition of course credits (CFU); however, it is strongly recommended due to the applied nature of the content delivered during the in-class laboratory sessions.

The exam evaluation will consist of an oral test for whom acquired a score from 16 to 18 and from 28 to 30, preceded by an iterative review of the practical exercises completed during class (e.g., BIM modeling and simulation). The evaluation will be based on three questions, each evaluated with a max. of 10 points. The scoring will be distributed according to the following criteria: a) Knowledge of the relevant regulatory framework: minimum 1 point, maximum 4 points; b) Clarity and effectiveness of oral communication: minimum 1 point, maximum 3 points; c) Ability to contextualize and apply regulatory principles through practical examples: minimum 1 point, maximum 3 points. The full development of the BIM modeling and simulation test allow an additional score from 0,5 to 2 pts.

The course includes a weekly lecture structured in two sections. The first is focused on theoretical content related to lean construction principles, safe execution of building works, and the digitalisation of the construction process; the second is about practical activities such as the BIM modeling and the dynamic simulation of a construction site