OA1. To relate the origin, chemical composição and microstructure of building materials, their physical, mechanical and hygrothermal properties and their functions.
OA2. Understand and formulate the functional requirements of materials in construction.
OA3. Know the origin and manufacturing processes of materials, their life cycle and impact on the environment.
OA4. Know the different classes of materials, their properties, applications and limitations.

CP1. Origin of matter and fundamental laws.
CP2. Introduction to Materials Science.
CP3. Functional requirements and application of materials in construction.
CP4. The main building materials and their application: stone, earth, wood, metals, ceramics, hydraulic and non-hydraulic binders, glass, bituminous materials, polymer-plastics, advanced materials.

Periodic assessment
- Development of a wiki and presentation of material, in groups of 3/4 (45%)
- Construction and testing of spaghetti bridges, in groups of 3/4 (15%)
- Individual test to be taken on the date of the 1st season exam (40%)
The minimum mark for each element of the periodic assessment is 8.0 points.
Exam
There is a final exam for students that wish to improve their grade or that fail on the periodic assessment.
Assessment by Exam
Students who have failed the periodic assessment or wish to improve their grade may take a written exam, in the 1st and/or 2nd phase.

The macro Learning Outcomes are:
LO1 - Create and improve the capacities of communication and visual comprehension;
LO2 - Improving spacial perception and idea generation;
LO3 - Integration of new technologies;
LO4 - Instigate the cooperation, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning;
LO5 - Interaction between Design and Fabrication

The Syllabus contents are:
S1 - Foundations of drawing and techniques to represent objects;
S2 - Foundations of perspective and large scale drawing;
S3 - Field sketching and space representation;
S4 - Introduction to 3D modelling with Rhinoceros;
S5 - Geometric modelling with Rhinoceros;
S6 - Foundations of 3D printing and working with printers;
S7 - Concept and object development/Final project

Assessment will be periodic.
In the initial phase of the semester, which includes manual drawing, drawings started in class and improved or completed outside of class will be evaluated, with a weight of 1/4 of the grade.
There is a test that consists on a 3D modelling exercise in Rhinoceros, worth 1/4 of the grade.
There will be a third assessment, in which students must present the project, as well as the final model created in Rhinoceros with its 3D printout, worth 1/2 of the grade.
Students may not score less than 8 in any assessment element.
There is a final exam for all students who wish to take it.

OA1 - Provide a general understanding of the built environment, including its components, processes and systems.
OA2 - Prepare students for work in a variety of fields related to the built environment, such as architecture, engineering and urban planning.
OA3 - Develop skills to assess the environmental impact of construction projects and develop sustainable solutions.
OA4 - To confer proficiency in English in areas relevant to the construction industry

CP1 - The extent of human impact on the planet - from landscape to building
CP2 - Construction processes: planning, design, construction and operation. Construction logistics chain - Metabolism of materials and energy
CP3 - Markets and types of contracts
CP4 - How construction is financed
CP5 - Sustainable construction - Circular economy

The periodic assessment consists of:
- group assignements with oral discussion and reports (60%)
- individual writen test (40%), on the date of the first Exam date.
To succeed in the periodic assessment the mark cannot be lower than 8.0 in any of the elements of assessment.
Students not approved in the periodic assessment or that wish to improve their grade may attend a final exam.

LG1. Review the concept of function and its properties. Types of functions and operations with functions.
LG2. Graphics of elementar functions and function transformations.
LG3. Limits, indeterminations and graphic interpretation. Continuity.
LG4. Derivatives and its applications. Graphic interpretation.
LG5. Linear approximations and higher order approximations.
LG6. Derivative of composed functions and inverse functions.
LG7. Calculations with matrices and vectors.
LG8. Calculating detrminants and applicating its proprieties.
LG9. Knowing the concept of linear transformation and representation with matrices.
LG10. Calculating eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

PC1. Function. Elementar functions, Different type of functions. Operations with functions. Logaritmic and trigonometric functions.
PC2. Limits of a function at a point, Continuity at a point. Assimptotic lines.
PC3. Derivative of a function at a point. Derivative rules. Optimization problems.
PC4. Derivative of composed functions – chain rule. Derivative of the inverse function.
PC5. Linear approximation and Taylor approximation.
PC6. Solving linear equation systems. Matrices and operations. Inverting matrices. Determinants and properties. Linear transformations.
PC7. Real vector space. Inner product. Parallelism and perpendicularity.
PC8. Eigenvalues, eigenvectores and matrix diagonalization.

Approval with classification not less than 10 points (1-20 scale) in one of the following modalities:
- Periodic assessment: 3 mini-tests (MT) on classes of 30 minutes duration (MT1: 5%, MT2: 15%, MT3: 15%) + Test on the first examination period (40%) + weekly tasks on Moodle (15%) + work done in groups of 2-3 students (10%).
The average of the classifications of mini-tests 2 and 3 ( (MT2+MT3)/2 ) must be greater or equal to 7 points.
The classification in the final test must be greater or equal to 7 points.
There is the possibility of oral assessment.
or
- Assessment by Examination (100%), in any of the examination periods.

LO1: Know the main theories, concepts and problematics related to Work, Organizations and Technology;
LO2: Understand the main processes of the digital transition directly related to the world of work and its organizations;
LO3: Analyze the multiple social, economic and political implications of the digital transition;
LO4: Explore cases, strategies and application methods to understand the real impacts of the digital transition on professions, companies and organizations.

S1. Is work different today than in the past? S2. How has theory looked at technology?
S3. What technologies for the future?
S4. What future for work?
S5. How intelligent is artificial intelligence?
S6. Where does precarity begin?
S7. Do platform workers need employment contracts?
S8. Who is to blame when the machine goes wrong?
S9. Are digital technologies changing the relationship between unions and companies?
S10. Does teleworking make people happier?
S11. Portugal and the digital transformation?

"Periodic evaluation:
Making of an Inverted class class. Each Inverted Class represents 20% of the final mark, with a minimum mark of 8. Weekly question and answer which represents 10% of the final mark, with a minimum mark of 8. An individual assignment, spread over 3 assessment periods, with a minimum mark of 8 in each, representing 35% of the final grade. A group assignment, representing a total of 35% (10% group presentation and 25% written assignment), with a minimum mark of 8. The average grade must be equal to or greater than 9.5.

Assessment by exam (First season 1 if the student chooses, Second Season and Special Season): In-person exam (100% of the final grade)."

LG1 Represent points and vectors and calculate distances.
LG2 Perform operations with vectors and identify the relative position of planes and lines.
LG3 Determine equations of the line and the plane.
LG4 Calculate and interpret the inner and cross products between vectors.
LG5 Parametrising curves and calculating normal and tangent vectors.
LG6 Identify the different conics and make its representation.
LG7 Understand the properties of triangles and apply them to solve problems.
LG8 Distinguish between population and sampling and classify variables.
LG9 Represent and analyse data and apply and interpret statistical measures.
LG10 Apply statistical inference measures and hypothesis tests.
LG11 Understand and apply the concept of distribution.
LG12 Acquiring skills in problem solving contextualized in topics of the course.
LG13 Articulate the different approaches of the contents: graphical, numerical and algebraic.

PC1 Points and vectors in the plane and in space
PC2 Distance between two points and from a point to a line. Planar sections and spherical surface. Measures
PC3 Vectors and operations. Inner product. Parallelism and perpendicularity of vectors. Relative position of lines and planes
PC4 Vector director and equation of a line
PC5 Cross product. Vector normal to a plane and equations of the plane
PC6 Parametrization of curves in plane and in space. Normal and tangent vectors to a curve. Intersection of curves. Polar coordinates
PC7 Conics (parabolas, hyperbolas, circles and ellipses) and study of triangles
PC8 Quantitative and qualitative variables in statistics. Data grouped into classes
PC9 Relative and absolute frequencies. Measures of location. Dispersion parameters. Correlation coefficients
PC10 Basic concepts in inferential statistics. Estimation. Confidence intervals
PC11 Hypothesis testing
PC12 Random variable and probability distributions (normal, Student's t, chi-square).

Approval with a mark of not less than 10 (scale 1-20) in one of the following modalities:
- Periodic assessment: 2 assessment tests (T1 and T2) (25% each) + weekly exercises (10%) + final test (FT) taken on the date of the first exam (40%).
The average mark for the tests ( (T1+T2)/2 ) is at least 7.0.
The final test (FT) has a minimum mark of 7.0.
or
- Assessment by Exam (100%).

OA1 - BIM dimensions and uses and appropriate modeling practices.
OA2 - To build BIM models of Architectural and Structural specialties on conventional reinforced concrete and steel frame buildings, applying modeling rules appropriate to the uses.
OA3 - To be able to work colaboratively

The course contents (CP) are:
CP1. CP1. History and fundamentals of BIM methodology.
CP2. Modeling of reinforced concrete structures.
CP3. Modeling architectural elements: walls, ceilings, spans, secondary elements.
CP4. Production of bill of quantities, drawings and annotations.
CP5. Collaborative platforms and work.

Assessment is continuous and takes place in class, where the teacher checks weekly exercises, site visit and guest lectures' reports and class participation (50%). There is also a group project developed throughout the semester through collaborative methodology and carried out in conjunction with the Construction Systems and Processes I course (50%). The final discussion of the project, which takes place in the last week of classes, and participation in site visits are compulsory.
Continuous assessment requires, also, a minimum attendance of 2/3 of the lessons actually taught.
Given the practical nature and assessment methodology of the course, there is no final exam.

At the end of this UC, the student should be able to:
OA.1 Define requirements for a technology project
OA.2. Elaborate the schedule according to the proposed objectives for the project
OA.3. Develop the project according to requirements
OA.4. Develop test plan
OA.5. Test the project (partial and integrated)
OA.6. make the adaptations
OA.7. Techniques for presenting technological projects
OA.8. Preparation of demonstration of its features
OA9: Standards for the preparation of technical reports

I. Introduction to technological innovation along the lines of Europe
II. Planning a technological project and its phases
III. Essential aspects for the development of a project
IV. Definition of material resources
V. Budget of a project
VI. Partial and joint Test Plan
VII. Presentation of a technological project
VIII. Technological project demonstration
IX. Preparation of Technical Report

Periodic grading system:
- Group project: first presentation: 30%; second presentation and exibithion: 40%; final report: 30%. The presentations, demonstrations and defence are in group.

Building Systems and Processes I and Building Information Modelling I take place in parallel, and learning is enhanced between the two courses, since the construction systems and processes addressed in Construction Systems and Processes are modelled in Building Information Modelling I.
LO1. Describe and explain the constitution and construction aspects of building systems in reinforced concrete and distinguish and describe the secondary systems (floors, walls and roofs)
LO2. To know the activities of the structural project and hygrothermal and building comfort calculus in order to support the professionals responsible for those processes through the development of digital work processes, promoting interoperability.

The Program includes the following contents:
PC1. Reinforced concrete construction systems. Sustainability consequences.
PC2. Floor systems: Constitution and preliminary design of concrete slabs and lightweight concrete slabs; Flooring finishes.
PC3. Wall systems: Non-structural external walls; Non-structural internal walls; Coatings and claddings for externaland internal walls.
PC4. Roof systems: Constitution and pitched roof tiling; Constitution and roofing of horizontal roofs.
PC5. Principles of computer aided structural and hygrothermal simulation.

Assessment is continuous and takes place in class, where the teacher checks weekly exercises, site visit and guest lectures' reports and class participation (50%). There is also a group project developed throughout the semester through collaborative methodology and carried out in conjunction with the Building Information Modelling Modelling I course (50%). The final discussion of the project, which takes place in the last week of classes, and participation in site visits are compulsory.
Continuous assessment requires, also, a minimum attendance of 2/3 of the lessons actually taught.
Given the practical nature and assessment methodology of the course, there is no final exam.

Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Develop oral communication skills
LO2. Improve body expression
LO3. Master the art of using the vocal apparatus
LO4. Learn performance techniques

Compatibility with the Teaching Method:
The course combines theory and practice, providing students with an immersive experience in the world of public performances with theatrical techniques. The teaching method is interactive and participatory, encouraging students to put into practice the concepts learned through individual and group exercises.

The knowledge acquired involves both theatrical theory and specific oral communication techniques. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of vocal expression, character interpretation and improvisation, adapting these skills to the context of public presentations

S1 - Preparation for presentation (3 hours)
S2 - Non verbal communication (3 hours)
S3 - Introduction to using the vocal apparatus (3 hours)
S4 - Introduction to the term Performance (3 hours)

Modality of continuous assessment:
Practical Presentations (50%): Participants will be assessed based on their public presentations during the course. Criteria such as clarity of communication, vocal and body expression, use of theatrical techniques and performance will be considered. Presentations may be individual or group presentations, depending on the activities proposed.

Exercises and Written Assignments (50%): In addition to the practical presentations, participants may be asked to complete exercises and written assignments related to the content covered in each module. These may include reflections on learned techniques, analysis of case studies, answers to theoretical questions or even the creation of presentation scripts. These activities will help to assess participants' conceptual understanding.

To conclude the curricular unit in the modality of continuous assessment the student must be present in 75% of the classes.
Although not recommended, students may opt for final assessment by written and oral examination (100%).

LO1. Acquiring knowledge about the fundamentals and stages of the Design Thinking process
LO2. Develop skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, empathy and creativity.
LO3. To apply Design Thinking in problem solving in several areas, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

S1. Introduction to Design Thinking and Stage 1: Empathy (3h)
S2. Steps 2 and 3: Problem Definition and Ideation (3h)
S3. Step 4: Prototyping (3h)
S4. Step 5: Testing and application of Design Thinking in different areas (3h)

Modality of continuous assessment:
Class participation (20%): evaluates students' presence, involvement and contribution in class discussions and activities.
Individual work (40%): students will develop an individual project applying Design Thinking to solve a specific problem. They will be evaluated on the application of the stages of Design Thinking, quality of the proposed solutions, and creativity.
Group work (40%): students will form groups to develop a joint project, applying Design Thinking to solve a real challenge. Evaluation will be based on the application of the steps of Design Thinking, quality of the solutions and collaboration among group members.

To conclude the curricular unit in the modality of continuous assessment the student must be present in 75% of the classes.
Although not recommended, students may opt for final assessment by written and oral examination (100%).

"LO1. Knowledge about the structure, language, ethical and normative procedures for the elaboration of academic texts.
LO2. Skills to use generative algorithms to assist the elaboration of academic work.
LO3. Skills in analysing and scrutinising the independence, relevance and reliability of AI generated data.
LO4. Overall abilities to recognise the ethical and civic implications underlying the access, sharing and use of AI tools in an academic context."

"S1. Introduction to Academic Writing and generative algorithms (3h)
S2. Procedures for planning and constructing argumentative texts with the aid of AI (3h)
S3. Critical analysis of texts produced: identification and referencing of data sources and analysis of their relevance in the ligth of the objectives of the academic work (3h)
S4. Opportunities and risks of AI use: good practice guide for accessing, sharing and using AI tools in an academic context (3h)"

"Modality of continuous assessment:
Class participation: Class participation: assesses students' attendance, involvement and individual contributions to class discussions and activities (20%).
Group work will require students to form groups to revise and edit academic texts between themselves, using generative algorithms. Assessment will be based on the quality of the revisions, edits and feedback provided (40%).
Individual report: with an in-depth reflection on the civic and ethical questions posed by the use of AI tools as an aid to academic writing (40%).
There is a required minimum of 7 values in each component that is graded.

To conclude the curricular unit in the modality of continuous assessment the student must be present in, at least, 75% of the classes.
Although not recommended, students may opt for final assessment by written and oral examination (100%).

In addition to the practical presentations, students will be asked to carry out exercises and written tasks related to the content covered. These may include: reflecting on techniques learnt, analysing case studies, answering theoretical questions or even creating presentation scripts. These activities will help to assess conceptual understanding of the content taught.

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to:
LO1: Apply fundamental programming concepts.
LO2: Create procedures and functions with parameters.
LO3: Understand the syntax of the Python programming language.
LO4: Develop programming solutions for problems of simple complexity.
LO5: Explain, execute, and debug code fragments developed in Python.
LO6: Interpret the results obtained from the execution of code developed in Python.
LO7: Develop programming projects.

S1. Introduction to Programming: Logical sequence and instructions, Input and output of data, Constants, variables, and data types, Logical, arithmetic, and relational operations, Control structures
S2. Procedures and Functions
S3. References and Parameters
S4. Integrated Development Environments
S5. Syntax of the programming language
S6. Objects and object classes
S7. Lists and Lists of Lists
S8. File Manipulation

The course unit follows a project-based assessment model due to its highly practical nature and does not include a final exam.
Students are evaluated based on the following parameters:
A1: Programming tasks validated by the instructors (10%), with a minimum grade of 9.5 out of 20 in the average of the tasks.
A2: Individual Project with theoretical-practical discussion (40%), with a minimum grade of 8.5 out of 20.
A3: Group Project with theoretical-practical discussion (50%), with a minimum grade of 8.5 out of 20.

OA1. Modeling of terrain and non-conventional structures.
OA2. Modeling of families.
OA3. Modeling of steel and wood structures.
OA4. Work management and interoperability.

The contents of the course are:
CP1. Modeling of Terrain and Excavations
CP2. Modeling of families.
CP3. Modeling of steel and wood structures.
CP4. Modeling of viaducts and tunnels.
CP5. Template management.
CP6. Production of photo-realistic images.
CP7. Interoperability.

The periodic assessment consists of two individual tests performed in class (30%) and a group work of modelling, developed through a collaborative methodology, which is done in conjunction with the Construction Systems and Processes II course (70%).
Final exam is waived for students who obtain both test averages equal or greater than 9.5 and grade above 8.0 on all tests.
Attendance must be >= 2/3 of classes.

There is a final exam with a theoretical and practical component.

At the end of the learning unit, the student must be able to:
LG.1. Understand entrepreneurship;
LG.2. Create new innovative ideas, using ideation techniques and design thinking;
LG.3. Create value propositions, business models, and business plans;
LG.5. Develop, test and demonstrate technology-based products, processes and services;
LG.6. Analyse business scalability;
LG.7. Prepare internationalization and commercialization plans;
LG.8. Search and analyse funding sources

I. Introduction to Entrepreneurship;
II. Generation and discussion of business ideas;
III. Value Proposition Design;
IV. Business Ideas Communication;
V. Business Models Creation;
VI. Business Plans Generation;
VII. Minimum viable product (products, processes and services) test and evaluation;
VIII. Scalability analysis;
IX. Internationalization and commercialization;
X. Funding sources

Periodic grading system:
- Group project: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; final report: 40%.

LO1: Understand the current scope of quality management in construction. Understand the regulatory and normative context. Apprehend quality management procedures in building design. To be able to design and implement quality management systems.

LO2: Know and interpret the legislation for exercising the role of Safety Coordinator in Construction; Carry out Health and Safety Plans, as well as technically validate them and monitor their execution during the construction phase; Support the Owner in the elaboration and updating of the construction site initial communication and technical compilation.

LO3: Understand the overlaps, synergies, differences and integration possibilities between quality, safety and sustainability management systems.

CP1 - Quality in construction:
a) From inspection to Total Quality
b) Quality in construction design
c) Standards, Portuguese Quality System, Accreditation and Certification
d) Structuring and documents of Quality Management Systems
e) Implementation and Control of Quality Systems in the Construction sites

CP2 - Occupational safety and health (OSH) in construction
a) OSH management systems
b) OSH Legal Regime
c) OSH Coordination in Design and Construction

CP3 - Integrated Quality, OSH and Sustainability Management Systems, in a BIM context.

The periodic assessment consists of:
- group assignments with oral discussion and reports (60%)
- individual written test (40%), during the class period.
To be approved in the continuous and periodic assessment the student must not score below 8.0 in any of the assessment elements and the attendance must be >= 2/3.
Students not approved in the continuous and periodic assessment may attend a written exam.

Building Systems and Processes II and Building Information Modelling II take place in parallel and each course enhances the other as the construction systems and processes discussed in the former are modelled in the later.
LO1. Understand the main types of wood and metallic structures for buildings, their suitability, advantages, limitations and sustainability consequences.
LO2. Understand the structural functioning and design principles of steel and wood structures.
LO3. Understand the constructive methods of the substructure, structure and secondary elements.

CP1. Know the structural and functional operation and construction methods of conventional wood frame buildings.
CP2. Know the structural and functional operation and construction methods of conventional steel frame buildings.
CP3. Know the structural and functional operation and construction methods of light steel frame buildings.
CP4. Know the structural and functional operation and construction methods of mixed steel / reinforced concrete buildings.
CP5. Know excavation and earth support methods and common foundations systems.

The periodic assessment consists of:
- group assignments with oral discussion (50%) and site visit reports (15%). This assignment is common with BIM Modelling II.
- individual written test (35%), during the class period.
To be approved in the continuous and periodic assessment the student must not score below 8.0 in any of the assessment elements and the attendance must be >= 2/3.
Students not approved in the continuous and periodic assessment may attend a written exam.

LO1.Modelling of systems in buildings.
LO2. Know, apply and verify modeling quality requirements.
LO3. Understand interoperability in digital construction and work in open colaborative environments.
LO4. Know and develop working methods using Open-Source software.

PC1. Modelling of HVAC, water, gas and energy systems in buildings.
PC2. Quality assurance, Q&A techniques and software
PC3. Use of BIM models for sustainability, energy analysis, facility management.
PC4. Open forms of information exchange, IFC format
PC5. Open-Source modeling software and open methodologies.

The periodic assessment consists of two individual tests performed in class (30%) and a group work of modelling, developed through a collaborative methodology, which is done in conjunction with the Building Utilities and Smart Buildings course (70%).
Final exam is waived for students who obtain both test averages equal or greater than 9.5 and grade above 8.0 on all tests.
Attendance must be >= 2/3 of classes.

There is a final exam with a theoretical and practical component.

LO1 Frame and understand the main components of the World Wide Web;
LO2 Know and correctly apply the client programming model and the MVC paradigm;
LO3 Use and extend server technologies to develop web applications and services;
LO4 Integrate web applications and services with Database Management Systems;
LO5 Understand the life cycle pipeline of a web project;
LO6 Develop creativity, technological innovation, critical thinking;
LO7 Develop self-learning, peer review, teamwork, oral expression.

S1 Introduction. The history of the Web. Programming languages for the Web; W3C standards.
S2 World Wide Web Architecture. Screen marking with HyperText Markup Language (HTML).
S3 Client-side programming. Structure description (HTML), style sheets (CSS) and dynamic updating of the graphical interface. Input validation; Introduction to client-side security.
S4 Server-side programming. Distribution of static content, dynamic generation of content and MVC design pattern. Services and communication between services. Introduction to server-side security.
S5 Data persistence. Integration with Database Management Systems
S6 Service-oriented web architectures. Web Services and Microservices. Middleware models for the Web. Containerization.

Course with Periodic Assessment, not by Final Exam.
Assessment weights:
- Lab project (in group between 2 and 4), with technical report, individual oral discussion (60%)
- 4 multiple response individual Mini-tests (40%)

A mark below 8 assigns (in average of mini-tests) the student to an exam in normal and/or the appeal period (40% of the mark) in a written test, with the completion and approval of the group project, or an individual project (with technical report and individual oral discussion) is mandatory (60%).

At the end of this UC, the student should be able to:
LG.1. Present the image of the product/service in a website
OA.2. Present the image of the product/service in social networks
OA.3. Describe functionalities of the product/service
OA.4. Describe phases of the development plan
OA.5. Develop a prototype
OA.6. Test the prototype in laboratory
OA.7. Correct the product/service according to tests
OA.8. Optimize the product/service considering economic, social, and environmental aspects
OA.9. Adjust the business plan after development and tests, including commercialization and image
OA.10. Define product/service management and maintenance plan

I. Development of the product/service image
II. Functionalities of the product/service
III. Development plan
IV. Development of the product/service (web/mobile or other)
V. Revision of the business plan
VI. Management and maintenance of the product/service
VII. Certification plan
VIII. Intellectual property, patents, and support documentation
IX. Main aspects for the creation of a startup - juridical, account, registry, contracts, social capital, obligations, taxes

Periodic grading system:
- Group project: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; final report: 40%. The presentations, demonstrations and Defence are in group.

LO1. Dominate the technology of installation of various building infrastructure;
LO2. Recognizing the conditionings drawn in different infrastructures, proceeding to its compatibility.
LO3. Identify the different constituent elements of infrastructure;
LO4. Identify the basic principles of design of various infrastructure.
LO5. Understand the systems for smart buildings and utilities integration, from as sustainable construction perspective.

CP1. Utilities. Introduction;
CP2. Water supply and drainage systems;
CP3. Electricity and telecommunications systems;
CP4. Gas supply systems;
CP5. HVAC - Heating, ventilation and air conditioning;
CP6. Other systems (central vacuum, alarm, detection and extinguishing);
CP7. Shearing layers concept and in(ter)dependence between systems.
CP8. Smart building systems and utilities integration.

The periodic assessment consists of:
- group assignments with oral discussion (50%) and site visit reports (15%). The assignment is common with BIM Modelling III.
- individual written test (35%), during the class period.
To be approved in the continuous and periodic assessment the student must not score below 8.0 in any of the assessment elements and the attendance must be >= 2/3.
Students not approved in the continuous and periodic assessment may attend a written exam.

The course Learning outcomes are:
LO1 - To reflect and apply theoretical principles, standards and recommendations for intervention, to give the capability of dialogues with other professionals;
LO2 - To know and use means and techniques of building survey, materials and systems characterization and identify main anomalies and pathologies;
OA3 - Make integrated and efficient use of digital technologies to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams in diagnosis, design and rehabilitation operations in buildings.

The Program includes the following contents
PC1. The reuse, conversion and rehabilitation of buildings in the context of Circular Economy for Sustainability, principles for the intervention in classified and non-classified built heritage.
PC2. Techniques for surveying and characterization of buildings, identification of construction systems, inventory of materials, identification of pathologies;
PC3. BIM modelling for rehabilitation, LaserScan, terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry, thermography and other surveying techniques.

The evaluation is periodic:
Group work: 60%.
Individual pratical test: 40%;
Attendance of 2/3 at least of the classes is mandatory, a minimum score of 8.0 in all the assessment instruments.
Students who fail the periodic assessment can take a final exam: 100%

LO1. Coordinate projects in 3D, 4D and 5D (space, time and cost) with the BIM methodology and tools.
LO2. Build and manage collaborative work processes.
LO3. BIM implementation in projects and companies.

The contents of the course are:
PC1. Spatial coordination (clash detection).
PC2. Planning construction.
PC3. Classification systems.
PC4. Measuring and budgeting from BIM models.
PC5. Open BIM and interoperability.
PC6. BIM Standards, Methods and Protocols.
PC7. BIM Execution Plans.
PC8. BIM for sustainability.

The assessment consists of:
- group assignment with discussion (70%), which addresses the implementation of BIM methodology in a multidisciplinary project team. This work is developed in conjunction with the UC Construction Management.
- individual written test (30%), during the period of classes.
To succeed in the periodic assessment, the weighted average of the elements of assessment must be equal to or higher than 9.5; the mark cannot be lower than 8.0 in any of the elements of assessment; and the attendance must be higher or equal to 70%. Students not approved in the periodic assessment or who wish to improve their grades may attend a final exam.

LG.1 Prepare a PPS for National/International commerce
LG.2 Develop a PPS Production Plan taking into account the sustainability plan and SDGs
LG.3 Submit a PPS for certifications according to National and International standards
LG.4 Prepare national and international commercial contracts
LG.5 Analyze the value chain and propose a logistics plan
LG.6 Prepare a Report to the Intellectual Property, Brand and Design
LG.7 Creation of startup, spinoff or sell of intellectual property.
LG.8 Develop a plan for scheduling leads with demonstration/marketing of PPS (National/International)
LG.9 Elaborate the commercial action strategy and Treasury forecast
LG.10 Prepare a standard commercial proposal for national and international markets
LG.11 Prepare the approach to be developed with potential customers for the 1st contact, the presentation of the commercial proposal and the communication sequence for the 2nd and 3rd contact
LG.12 Review and redefine the PPS Communication Strategy and Plan.

I. Essential aspects for the PPS commerce
II. Production plan
III. Sustainability plan and SDGs
IV. Standardization, Standards and Certification of PPSs
V. Commercial contracts
SAW. Procedures and reports for the registration of intellectual property, brand and design
VII. Creation of Startup, Spinoff
VIII Aspects of property transfer
IX. Business proposals
X. Approaches to be implement with potential customers
XI. Optimization of the Communication Plan

Periodic grading system:
- Dossier containing the documentation of various stages: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; Dossier delivery: 40%; The presentations, demonstrations and Defence are in group.

The student who successfully completes this UC will be able to:
OA1. Identify the main contemporary issues and debates;
OA2. Analyze current issues and debates in a reasoned manner;
OA3. Identify the implications of technological change and digitalization in economic, social, cultural and environmental terms;
OA4. Understand the role and the importance of technology in the challenges of contemporary societies;
OA5. Explore the boundaries between technological knowledge and social science knowledge;
OA6. Develop forms of interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking.

S1. Debates XXI: technological change and contemporary societal challenges.
S2. Digital transition: meaning and implications.
S3. Technology, social change and inequalities.
S4. Environment and transition towards to sustainability.
S5. Globalization, financialisation and development.
S6. Capitalism and democracy.
S7. Migrations and multiculturality.

The periodic assessment process comprises the following elements:
1. Preparation and presentation (class) of a group work on technological change and society (40%).
2. Test (60%).
The final assessment corresponds to 1st and 2nd phase exams (100% of the grade).

LO1. Identify and describe the relationship between construction, the planetary boundaries and contemporary societal challenges.
LO2. Challenges of sustainable construction: operational energy, materials and embodied carbon.
LO5. Calculate and evaluate the impact of construction according to the LEVELS methodology.

The Program includes the following contents
PC1. Sustainable complex systems: Human activity and environmental/social impacts; SDGs.
PC2. Energy: Energy in buildings; Energy efficiency; Renewable energy; NZEB.
PC3. Resources, waste and emissions: Building life cycle; Principles of circularity in architecture; Life cycle of materials and building solutions.
PC4. The LEVELS methodology.

Mandatory periodic assessment:
- Individual test (minimum score 8.0/20; 40%);
- Group assignment: impact evaluation of a project, according to the principles of LEVELS methodology (60%).
Class attendance must be >= 2/3 of all classes.
Final exam for students who do not pass the periodic assessment.

LO1. Understand the context of the construction industry.
LO2. Organize contracts from the client's point of view.
LO3. Manage construction contracts from the contractor's point of view.

The Program includes the following contents
PC1. Construction works. Terminology, definitions, stakeholders;
PC2. Applicable legislation;
PC3. Phases and methods of implementation of a work. Public-Private Partnerships;
PC4. Pre-contracting activities. Modes of contracting. Adjudications
PC5. Qualification of contractors;
PC6. Budgeting from the contractor's point of view.
PC7. Organization of construction sites;
PC8. Invoicing, payments, price revision, guarantees;
PC9. Quality in construction;
PC10. Safety in construction.

The periodic assessment consists of three theoretical and practical tests taken in class.
Final exam is waived for students who obtain both test averages greater than 9.5 and have no grade below 7.0 on any test.
Attendance must be >= 2/3.

Final, practical exam, for students who fail at the periodic assessment.

At the end of this UC, the student should be able to:
LG.1. Capture business and implement PPS pilots on the client
LG.2 Develop Pilot and Business Plan for the coming months
LG.3 Schedule meetings for commercial actions and ensure the implementation of two pilots during the semester
LG.4 Prepare a report evaluating features and customer satisfaction with KPIs.
LG.5 Perform a SWOT analysis for potential competitors (direct and indirect)
LG.6 Participate in the preparation of an innovation proposal with future functionalities for the PPS
LG.7 Experience working in an environment of AUDAX - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center with startup incubation, or in a context of intra-entrepreneurship in a company related to the area and interested in PPS.

I. Essential Aspects for the Implementation of Pilots of a PPS
II. Pilot Plan and milestones for controlling actions
III. Feature evaluation and definition of KPIs
IV. SWOT analysis for competition
V. Innovation proposals for national and international calls
VI. Ethics and Deontology in an environment of startups and companies

Periodic grading system:
- Dossier containing the documentation of various stages: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; Dossier delivery: 40%; The presentations, demonstrations and Defence are in group.