Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10366/2022 - 24/08/2022 (Parceria ESTT/ESAI) + Despacho n.º 3227/2025, de 12/03/2025
10 ECTS; 3º Ano, Anual, 96,0 TP , Cód. 908973.
Lecturer
- Ricardo Manuel Vilela Pires (1)(2)
- Nuno Filipe Ribeiro da Silva (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Completion of the following is recommended:
Concrete Structures
Applied Hydraulics
Building Physics
Other construction and drawing-related course
Objectives
The topics covered will allow students to acquire knowledge and mastery of:
Procedures for preparing execution projects for the various specialties according to the type of construction.
Execution of specialty projects (structures, water supply and drainage networks, thermal, acoustic, etc.).
Compatibility and coordination of the various specialty projects.
Preparation of tender documentation.
Students completing this course unit should be able to:
Identify and understand the main regulations and standards applicable to execution projects in civil engineering.
Apply methodologies and tools for the design and sizing of specialty projects.
Develop structural and building services projects using specialized software.
Perform compatibility checks between specialties, ensuring coherence and functionality of the project.
Prepare drawings and written documents, including descriptive reports, quantity take-offs, and budgets.
Identify and mitigate technical and coordination issues between specialties.
Prepare all documentation required for the tender and contract award phases.
Simulate a real work environment, applying management and planning concepts in project execution.
Work in teams, communicating technical decisions and results clearly and objectively.
Program
1. Introduction to the Execution Project
Definition and objectives of the execution project.
Importance of specialty compatibility.
Applicable regulations and standards.
2. Phases of the Execution Project
Preliminary study and draft design.
Basic design and execution project.
Drawings and written documents.
Project review and verification.
3. Design and Development of Specialties
Structural design: definition of structural systems, sizing, materials, and structural calculations.
Water supply and drainage networks: sizing, material selection, and construction methods.
Thermal and acoustic design: performance criteria, insulation, and impact on building comfort.
Electrical and telecommunications installations: technical requirements and applicable regulations.
4. Compatibility and Coordination of Specialties
Identification of interferences between specialties.
Techniques and tools for project compatibility.
Impact of coordination on the success of construction execution.
5. Drawings and Detailing of Specialty Projects
Preparation of detailed plans, sections, and elevations.
Definition of construction details.
CAD tools and BIM modelling software.
6. Descriptive Reports and Specifications
Structure and content of descriptive reports.
Preparation of specifications for the different specialties.
Importance of specifications in the tender phase.
7. Quantity Take-Offs and Budgeting
Measurements and cost estimates.
Budget calculation and financial planning.
Economic feasibility analysis of the project.
Evaluation Methodology
Development of practical assignments for the execution of the project and the analysis of the specialties of a standard building, carried out during contact hours and supported by a significant number of hours of autonomous work, with guidance and supervision from the course lecturers, simulating professional activity. The practical work may be carried out in a real context within partner companies or within the two higher education institutions, using data provided by those companies. Lecturers and/or students may propose topics aligned with the objectives of the course unit for the practical work to be developed, subject to approval and monitoring of the corresponding work plan.
Assessment: continuous assessment periods and exams.
Completion of the practical work (execution projects of the various specialties within civil engineering) and subsequent oral defence of the work.
Bibliography
- IPQ, I. (2009). Eurocódigos 0, 1, 2, 3, 7 e 8. Portugal: Instituto Português da Qualidade
- Portuguesa, R. (1995). Regulamento dos Sistemas Públicos e Prediais de Distribuição de Água e de Drenagem de Águas Residuais e Pluviais Decreto-Lei n.º 23/95, de 23 de agosto. Portugal: Diário da República
- Portuguesa, R. (2008). Regulamento de Segurança Contra Incêndios em Edifícios (SCIE) Decreto-Lei n.º 220/2008, de 12 de novembro. Portugal: Diário da República
- Portuguesa, R. (2017). Regime das instalações de gases combustíveis em edifícios Decreto-Lei n.º 97/2017, de 10 de agosto.. Portugal: Diário da República
Teaching Method
The course unit is based on theoretical and practical classes, the development of projects using specialized software, and group work, promoting the application of regulations, the coordination of specialties, and the preparation of tender procedure.
Software used in class
Microsoft Word or other text editor
Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software
AutoCAD or other computer-aided design software
CYPE (various modules)
