Level 3, Unit 4, Lifecycle and Financial Planning for a Sustainable Construction Project

Level 3, Unit 4 - Lifecycle and Financial Planning for a Sustainable Construction Project (10 credits)

1. Use building information modelling techniques to support the operational management of a building.	2. Understand cost analysis and financial control.	3. Produce a budget for a complex building project.
1.1 explain the role of BIM in the operation, management and maintenance of a sustainable building project throughout its lifecycle.	2.1 explain the role of BIM in the financial management of a building project.	3.1 compile an accurate list of capital costs.
1.2 devise an appropriate handover process from the construction team to the end user.	2.2 produce a cost model based on the project time line.	3.2 provide an annual projection for recurrent fixed costs.
1.3 set targets for whole life energy performance, water consumption, waste reduction, operation and maintenance costs	2.3 identify points of accountability for keeping the project to budget.	3.3 provide an annual projection for recurrent variable costs.
1.4 analyse the impact of post occupancy behaviour on the life cycle of a building.	2.4 explain the consequences of weaknesses in financial control.	3.4 provide a sensitivity analysis based on possible variations in costs.
1.5 describe the benefits of early engagement of the Facilities Manager and the client/end user in the design process	2.5 devise policies for sustainable procurement to establish audit trails.	3.5 present and negotiate variations to the design within budget constraints.