Building Information Modelling (BIM) Fundamentals Course

Course Overview:

This Building Information Modelling (BIM) Fundamentals course is meant for learners who want to discern the business case for BIM, develop execution plans, and appreciate the essence of BIM in any given project life cycle.

Specific topics include BIM in construction activities and asset maintenance. 

Furthermore, the course examines the use of BIM in the design and construction of ‘low energy’ buildings, project management procedures and even construction law.

It targets professionals in construction, architecture, asset management as well as other fields where the aim is to apply the BIM standards and enhance the business strategy through integration.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this Building Information Modelling (BIM) Fundamentals Course, learners will be able to do:

• Identify the business case for BIM in any project, taking into account benefits, examining the drivers, functionality and characteristics of a good BIM model
• How to create an EIR and BIM execution plan including the process, content, production and evaluation
• Develop a global perspective of what BIM is
• Reflect on the future of BIM
• Summarize an overview of the BIM maturity system
• Apply the processes and standards applicable to the management of information about an asset throughout its lifespan
• Identify who and how to engage with the right stakeholders at each stage of the project lifecycle
• Evaluate the historical issues within the construction industry which is driving BIM adoption
• Discuss the requirements for change within the AEC industry
• Debate the findings relating to key industry case studies
• Explore the global drivers which have led to BIM adoption
• Demonstrate the ability to use the standards that support ‘UK BIM implementation’

Who Should Attend?

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Fundamentals Training Course is suitable for:

Construction professionals who want to learn more about BIM. It will appeal to learners who have come from academic and professional backgrounds in construction management, architectural technology, building surveying, quantity surveying, civil engineering and building services. Anyone adopting BIM implementation into their organization, their own work practices, or helping their clients or supply chains to adopt it. Construction and asset management professionals (project managers, asset managers, designers, constructors, manufacturers, maintenance contractors, information managers).

Course Outlines:

Introduction to BIM

• Identify the business case for BIM in any project, taking into account benefits, examining the drivers, functionality and characteristics of a good BIM model

Strategy for BIM – Start with the end in mind 

• Understand BIM Uses and the requirement for a strategy for BIM
• Understand the Organizational Information Requirements 
• Understand the Asset Information Requirements and Asset Information Model
• Produce a high-level BIM briefing paper to your organization

BIM in Design Co-ordination 

• Develop an advanced understanding of BIM approaches for retrieving, analyzing and integrating information to aid decision-making, and using appropriate BIM tools.

BIM in Construction Operation  

• Looks at a range of BIM approaches and applications for construction planning and operations, including simulating construction schedules and logistics, build ability forecasting and clash detection.

BIM in Business and Practice  

• The opportunity to pursue a case study closely related to a company's interests, and how they use BIM approaches and protocols. You will help the company with a BIM organizational strategic and implementation plan to ensure it's aligned with their business strategy.

BIM in Operation and Maintenance 

• Examine the role of BIM for building and asset operation and maintenance, and the challenges of BIM-Facilities Management (FM) integration.

Low/Zero-Impact Buildings 

• Assesses the role of BIM in designing and operating comfortable buildings that significantly reduce or eliminate energy use. You will evaluate low or zero-carbon and renewable technologies, apply BIM to evaluate buildings' environmental performance and explore the impact of Part L, BREEAM, LEED and EPC ratings.

Construction Project Management Practice 

• Here you will integrate your project manager skills by selecting a project case study and analyzing it in relation to environment, client objectives, feasibility, strategy, implementation, and commissioning.

Construction Contract Law 

• Examines the allocation of risk in the context of the conditions of standard contracts, and assesses the roles of legal documents, including letters of intent and collateral warranties.

 Dissertation 

• To equip and guide you to undertake independent research on issues and topics relevant to construction and the built environment.

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