Subject Datasheet
Download PDFI. Subject Specification
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Lecture | 1 |
| Seminar | 2 |
| name | Dr. Attila László Joó |
| academic rank | Associate professor |
| joo.attila@emk.bme.hu |
The course's primary aim is to present and apply the application possibilities of the algorithmizing
and programming competencies learned in the first semester in digitization tasks in the construction
industry. During lectures, students will learn about domestic and international design, production, and
construction-related structural application examples that increase the efficiency of various construction
companies and projects, which are updated every six months. In the exercises, the students solve small
algorithmizing and programming tasks corresponding to their BSc level.
- has fundamental knowledge in the areas of algorithmic procedures and programming languages
- knows the connection possibilities between various programming languages and software systems
- recognizes algorithmic possibilities and can develop efficiency-enhancing procedures
- able to generalize and extend processes for broader use
- professionally communicates using programming technical terms
- selects the best software for particular automation procedures
- committed to efficiency gains
- independently looking for development opportunities
Presentation of domestic and international examples of automation and efficiency improvement through
corporate relations, partly with invited lecturers. Presentation of practical digitization examples and joint
implementation in a computer laboratory. Independent task solution, homework.
| Week | Topics of lectures and/or exercise classes |
| 1. | Course introduction. Tekla introduction. Tekla automation example. |
| 2. | Compulsory consultation. |
| 3. | Axis FEM software introduction. Axis FEM software python automation example. |
| 4. | Compulsory consultation. |
| 5. | Revit introduction.Revit automation example. |
| 6. | Compulsory consultation. |
| 7. | Parametric design introduction.Parametric design automation example. |
| 8. | Compulsory consultation. |
| 9. | Project work. |
| 10. | Preparation for documentation, presentations, and soft skills. |
| 11. | Group presentations of Tekla automation HW. Group presentations of Axis FEM software automation HW. |
| 12. | Consultation and extended submission. |
| 13. | Group presentations of Revit automation HW.Group presentations of parametric design automation HW. |
| 14. | Consultation and extended submission. |
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
Mandatory literature:
1. Miroslaw J. Skibniewski (Editor-in-Chief): Automation in Construction, An International Research
Journal, Elsevier (www.eisz.hu)
Recommended literature:
2. Daniotti, Bruno (editor), Gianinetto, Marco (editor), Della Torre, Stefano (editor): Digital
Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment,
Springer Open, (2020), ISBN: 978-3-030-33570-0
Consultation dates can be found in the schedule of the course.
II. Subject requirements
The assessment of the learning outcomes is specified in clause 2. above, and the continuous evaluation of student performance occurs via homework assignments, class questions, consultations, and oral exam.
| Evaluation form | Abbreviation | Assessed learning outcomes |
| 1. homework | HW 1 | A.1-2; B.1-4; C.1; D.1 |
| 2. homework | HW 2 | A.1-2; B.1-4; C.1; D.1 |
| 3. homework | HW 3 | A.1-2; B.1-4; C.1; D.1 |
| 4. homework | HW 4 | A.1-2; B.1-4; C.1; D.1 |
| Exam | E |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
| Abbreviation | Score |
| HW 1 | 25 |
| HW 2 | 25 |
| HW 3 | 25 |
| HW 4 | 25 |
| Sum | 100% |
Minimum 70% presence on lectures and consultations, successfully finish the HW's and oral exam.
| Grade | Points (P) |
| excellent (5) | 90%<=P |
| good (4) | 75%<=P<90% |
| satisfactory (3) | 65%<=P<75% |
| passed (2) | 40%<=P<65% |
| failed (1) | P<40% |
| Activity | Hours/semester |
| contact hours | 14x2=28 |
| self-learning | 4x10=40 |
| homework | 4x15=60 |
| preparation for presentations | 22 |
| Sum | 150 |