Unit 53 Advanced Off-site Construction Assignment Brief
| Qualification | Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Construction |
| Unit Number | 53 |
| Unit Title | Advanced Off-site Construction |
| Unit code | F/618/8130 |
| Unit level | 5 |
| Credit value | 15 |
Introduction
In this unit, students will explore different approaches to off-site construction. Focusing on the technical features of different methods of manufacturing and logistics, they will develop the knowledge and skills to be able to select appropriate forms of manufacture in support of specific design and delivery aims concerning building development and delivery. This includes modular construction, factory construction, automation and robotics, and 3D printing. Students will consider the ways in which off-site processes and technologies may influence building design and delivery.
By the end of this unit, students will be able to evaluate and select strategies for off-site production, to meet the technical and design challenges associated with the construction market.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
LO1 Explore different production models and their application to building manufacture
LO2 Analyse how the relationship between material selection and technical processes inform design decisions
LO3 Develop design and construction information to support a high-volume off-site building manufacture strategy to meet stakeholder requirements for a given building type and context
LO4 Present a strategy for high-volume off-site manufacture for a given building type and context.
Essential Content
LO1 Explore different production models and their application to building manufacture
- Production model
- Lean manufacturing
- ‘Just-in-time’ (JIT)
- Automotive/assembly line
- Mobile factory
- Production challenges
- Material sourcing
- Factory/production facility
- Logistics
- On-site installation
- Cost
LO2 Analyse how the relationship between material selection and technical processes inform design decisions
- Material
- Sustainability
- Waste
- Aesthetics
- Supply
- Transport
- Technical process
- Manufacturing
- Manual assembly
- Robotics
- 3D printing
- Logistics (e.g., transport, assembly, storage, etc.)
- Design impact
- Speed of construction/delivery
- Cost of construction/delivery
- Addressing client/user needs
LO3 Develop design and construction information to support a high-volume off-site building manufacture strategy to meet stakeholder requirements for a given building type and context
- Stakeholders
- Client (e.g., private, developer, investors)
- Institutions (e.g., government, private sector, housing association)
- Users (e.g., building users, general public)
- Manufacturer
- Supplier
- Context
- Typology (e.g., building type, building use)
- User requirements
- Environment/site
- Economy/market
- Statutory regulations
- Design aims
- Selection criteria
- Volume/demand
- Production model
- Logistics
- Budget
- Time/deadline
- Market/economy
- Sustainability
- Procurement
- User/stakeholder requirements
- Strategy
- Contextual features
- Design response
- Material strategy
- Sustainability
- Production model
- Market opportunity
- Manufacturing approach
- Design information
- Sketches
- Models
- Drawings
- Renderings
- Animations/walk-thrus
- Construction information
- General Arrangement Drawings (e.g., plans, sections, elevations)
- Details
- Consultant information (e.g., structural, mechanical, cost)
- Schedules (e.g., door, window, finishes)
- Specifications
LO4 Present a strategy for high-volume off-site manufacture for a given building type and context
- Design proposition
- Addressing client requirements
- Meeting statutory requirements
- Manufacturing strategy
- Materials
- Method of manufacture
- Transport requirements
- On-site installation requirements (e.g., equipment, services, health and safety requirements)
- Cost information
- Presentation
- Mode (e.g., report, audio-visual, video, etc.)
- Audience (e.g., professional, client/stakeholder, technical)
- Feedback
- Reflection
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
| Pass | Merit | Distinction |
| LO1 Explore different production models and their application to building manufacture | D1 Critically analyse the way that production model and material selection support a high-volume off-site building manufacturing strategy that addresses sustainability issues. | |
| P1 Discuss the features of different production models in manufacturing. P2 Explain the challenges of different production models for building manufacture. |
M1 Evaluate the potential benefits that a production model may address specific production challenges. | |
| LO2 Analyse how the relationship between material selection and technical processes inform design decisions | ||
| P3 Discuss the issues associated with material supply, sustainability, waste and material use in off-site manufacturing. P4 Analyse the way in which technical processes inform and influence building design for manufacture. |
M2 Assess the design impact of manufacturing and logistics on building delivery. | |
| Pass | Merit | Distinction |
| LO3 Develop design and construction information to support a high-volume off-site building manufacture strategy to meet stakeholder requirements for a given building type and context | D2 Critically evaluate a high-volume off-site manufacturing strategy in meeting the needs of stakeholders, technical challenges and sustainability. | |
| P5 Analyse a given context to determine factors that may inform selection of an off-site production model. P6 Develop a strategy for high-volume off-site manufacture to address identified factors for a given context. |
M3 Compare approaches to off-site manufacture to support high-volume building manufacturing in a given context. | |
| LO4 Present a strategy for high-volume off-site manufacture for a given building type and context | ||
| P7 Present a coherent strategy for high-volume off-site manufacture that meets client and stakeholder requirements. P8 Discuss the regulatory and health and safety requirements related to off-site construction. |
M4 Justify a high-volume off-site manufacturing strategy through presentation of research and analysis. | |
Recommended Resources
Print resources
COTTERELL, J., DADEBY, A. (2012), The Passivhaus Handbook: A practical guide to constructing and retrofitting buildings for ultra-low energy performance, Green Books
DUFFY, A., ROGERS, M., AYOMPE, L. (2015), Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, John Wiley & Sons
EMMITT, S. (2018), Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings, John Wiley & Sons
GRINNELL, S. (2015), Renewable Energy & Sustainable Design, Cengage Learning
GOULDING, J., RAHIMIAN, F. (2019), Offsite Production and Manufacturing for Innovative Construction, Routledge
HICKEY, T. (2014), Construction Technology: Designing Sustainable Homes, Gill Education
LAWSON, M., OGDEN, R., GOODIER, C. (2014), Design in Modular Construction, CRC Press
SAWHNEY, A., RILEY, M., IRIZARRY, J. (2020), Construction 4.0: An Innovation Platform for the Built Environment, Routledge
SINOPOLI, J. (2009), Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders, Butterworth-Heinemann
SMITH, R., QUALE, J. (2017), Offsite Architecture, Routledge
STIRLING, C. (2003), Off-site Construction: An Introduction, BRE
Links
This unit links to the following related units:
- Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
- Unit 2: Construction Technology
- Unit 3: Science & Materials
- Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information
- Unit 12: Tender & Procurement
- Unit 13: Building Information Modelling
- Unit 15: Principles of Alternative Energy
- Unit 23: Construction Economics & Sustainability
- Unit 24: Principles of Off-site Construction
- Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
- Unit 30: Project Management
- Unit 32: Advanced Construction Drawing & Detailing
- Unit 33: Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects
- Unit 35: Sustainable Methods of Construction
- Unit 45: Advanced Materials
- Unit 47: Advanced Building Information Modelling
- Unit 51: Advanced Construction Development & Prototyping
- Unit 52: Advanced Housing Design & Specification
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