BIM ICMS and Whole Life Carbon & Cost Assessment (L8, 10 ECTS)

ICMS And Whole Life Carbon Assessment (5 ECTS)

The International Cost Management Standard, ICMS, has been adopted by the Office of Government Procurement for all construction projects. ICMS3 has introduced Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) as a fundamental component of construction measurement. Accurate generation of carbon assessments remains a challenging domain. This program will provide learners with solid foundation of the principles of WLCA using BIM, as well as the requirements, rules and techniques necessary for the ICMS implementation.

BIM And ICMS For Quantity Surveyors (5 ECTS)

The International Cost Management Standard, ICMS, is adopted by the Office of Government Procurement for all construction projects. This programme, aimed at construction professionals, is designed to provide learners with key knowledge and insights necessary for its successful adoption. Learners will be provided with key insights into the standard, along with its relevance to ARM4 and other measurement standards currently used. Enabled by Building Information Modelling, ICMS is a fundamental and long-reaching change in how construction measurements are carried out and reported. This programme will enable construction professionals to transition successfully to this new way of working.

Topics include:

1. Identifying the key drivers of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the International Cost Management Standard (ICMS)
2. Creating BIM Information requirements to support ICMS quantities
3. Understanding the key concepts of BIM and ISO19650 in the context of building quantities
4. Developing an LCA model of a built asset in line with the principles of ICMS3
5. Understanding the environmental and legal framework surrounding Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) and Whole Life Costing (LCA)
6. Demonstrating a clear understanding of the data requirements and data sources used in WLCA and WLC
7. Creating WLC and WLCA documentation per Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RCIS) and the International Cost Management Standard (ICMS)

(a) An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification

or

(b) A level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.,) or approved equivalent qualification, with 1-year relevant work experience

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 
If you do not meet the academic entry requirements listed above but would like your application assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form. Please include any relevant work experience/further information relevant to your application under the ‘Additional Information’ section.

English Language: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. Please note that we do not request proof of English language qualification or proficiency.

Thursday: 6.30pm to 9.30pm (subject to change) – alternate weeks

This course will be delivered fully online.

Lectures are recorded and available for listen back.

The installation of the software and license configuration will be covered in the course.

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.  The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

Coursework assessments include two practical assignments which include an essay in week 3 and an individual project in week 8.

Assessments are designed with tiered activities of varying difficulty. These are individual assessments, however peer collaboration is actively encouraged.

The fee is €1,250 and is part funded by the DASBE Initiative (HEA HCI Funded) for eligible applicants in 2026.

Successful applicants will qualify for €417 in funding towards the cost of the programme. The balance of €833 will be payable by the applicant upon registration.

Funding is limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis to eligible applicants.

Certificate in BIM ICMS and Whole Life Carbon & Cost Assessment (L8, 10 ECTS)