创新建筑技术和建筑信息管理（BIM）研究集群解决了建筑学系的战略重点，即开发建筑，工程和建筑（AEC）的创新技术。我们的研究评估和开发先进的方法和方法，以采用尖端的信息和通信技术（ICT）来优化“整体建筑性能”，并最大程度地减少浪费和城市建筑对环境的影响。我们的目标是填补研究和知识交流方面的空白，以支持（AEC）行业应对英国政府从2016年开始在所有公共项目中实施BIM 2级的授权以及预期的BIM 3级授权。我们与英国AEC行业紧密合作，并将充当知识枢纽和促进行业内范式转变的渠道。我们寻求扩展ICT集成实
The cluster for research in Innovative Construction Technologies and Building Information Management (BIM) addresses a strategic priority of the Department of Architecture to develop innovative technologies in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). Our research evaluates and develops advanced methodologies and approaches for adopting cutting-edge Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to optimise 'total building performance' and to minimise waste and the environmental impact of construction in cities. We aim to fill the gap in research and knowledge exchange to support the (AEC) industry in coping with the UK Government mandate for implementation of BIM Level 2 in all public projects from 2016, and the prospective BIM Level 3 mandate. We work closely with the UK AEC industry and will act as a knowledge hub and a conduit for facilitating a paradigm shift within the industry. We seek to extend knowledge of ICT integrated practices and innovative transdisciplinary solutions including: advanced manufacturing technologies & the transportation & assembly of components,integrated facilities management throughout the whole lifecycle of the building,intelligent decision making support, design & operation of intelligent buildings & building clusters, management & protection of critical infrastructure.