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Building Smarter: BIM in Practice Specialization

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Building Smarter: BIM in Practice Specialization

BIM in Practice. Transforming construction project management with the application of BIM

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.4

(8 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore BIM origins and applications, evolving from 2D to object-based modeling with examples in airports, buildings, and infrastructure

  • Gain knowledge in Design Coordination, Engineering Analysis, Visualization, Clash Detection, and LOD with hands-on Revit tutorials

  • Learn 4D and 5D BIM applications, covering ISO 19650 standards, CDE concepts, construction scheduling, collaboration, planning, and safety protocols

  • Delve into BIM's role in safety, risk analysis, digital fabrication, as-built modeling, IoT, Big Data, AI, ML, and Digital Twin technologies

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Specialization - 3 course series

BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

Course 112 hours4.7 (11 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Learn the fundamentals of BIM, including creating 3D models and using isometric views to enhance project efficiency and collaboration.

  • Use specific modeling techniques for architecture, structure, and MEP, adhering to ISO 19650 standards for managing Work In Progress (WIP).

  • Learn the basics of Autodesk Revit, Revit Architecture for building design, starting with file setup and modeling architectural elements.

  • Use Revit MEP for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, fire protection systems, and electrical lighting

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ability to create and manage discipline-specific BIM models using Autodesk Revit, including architecture, structure, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing).
Category: Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) fundamentals and its evolution in engineering, from 2D drawings to comprehensive 3D modeling.
Category: Skills in utilizing Revit's user interface and ribbon menus for efficient project documentation, design authoring, and collaboration across disciplines
Category: Understanding of ISO 19650 standards and workflows for effective BIM project management, including work in progress (WIP) management
Category: Competence in using Revit tools for architectural design, structural modeling, and MEP systems, covering elements, annotations, schedules, and sheet creation

BIM Coordination

Course 210 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn about federated models, clash detection processes, and Levels of Detail (LOD) or Development (LOD) in BIM coordination

  • Explore various visualization types in BIM, including creating different views, walkthroughs, VR, MR, and AR demos to enhance project communication

  • Gain skills in performing structural, energy, and lighting analyses using BIM to optimize building performance and efficiency

  • Understand linking and managing Revit files, performing clash checks, generating reports, and using LOD matrices

Skills you'll gain

Category: Competence in conducting engineering analyses such as structural, energy, and lighting analyses using BIM tools, facilitating informed design decisions and performance evaluations.
Category: Proficiency in creating and managing federated models using ISO 19650 standards, including linking and reloading Revit files, and exporting various file formats for project collaboration.
Category: Understanding of Level of Development (LOD) concepts and applications, including LOD definitions for various building elements and the use of LOD matrices and model progression matrices to manage BIM data and project information effectively.
Category: Skills in interference detection and clash checking within federated models, utilizing priority matrices, rules, and detailed reports to resolve conflicts and ensure design integrity.
Category: Ability to visualize BIM models effectively through different modes including walkthroughs, fly-throughs, and sectioning, enhancing project communication and stakeholder engagement

Field BIM

Course 314 hours

What you'll learn

  • "Field BIM" covers BIM applications in construction, CDE importance in BIM, followed by 4D BIM, its preparation, implementation, and applications

  • The course explores 4D BIM applications like site planning, construction analysis, 3D coordination, and safety, 5D BIM and Asset Information Model

  • Emerging trends beyond BIM including IoT, Digital Twins, Scan to BIM, Big Data, and AI/ML, highlighting future directions in construction technology

  • Modules include CDE, 4D/Field BIM intro, practical 4D applications in construction, advanced 4D/BIM uses, 5D BIM, AIM, and emerging BIM trends

Skills you'll gain

Category: Proficiency in 4D BIM for construction scheduling and project visualization
Category: Field BIM expertise for safety management and onsite hazard mitigation
Category: Advanced documentation management including 2D drawing generation and CDE implementation
Category: Quantitative analysis through 5D BIM with focus on quantity take-off and cost estimation
Category: Understanding emerging trends like IoT, big data, AI/ML, and digital twins in BIM applications

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