Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a concept that revolutionised the way construction projects are conceived by developing intelligent virtual models. When applying BIM, the resulting 3D model is a data-rich digital representation of the facility. It provides professionals with the necessary information to perform practical building analysis. This course aims to discuss several possibilities for adopting the BIM methodology for enhancing the decision-making process in building projects. For this, different tools and methods associated with BIM will be presented and applied to case studies.

Module 1: BIM Concept

• What is Building Information Modelling?
• The difference between the traditional approach and the BIM approach.
• BIM Dimensions:
  • BIM 3D – Geometry,
  • BIM 4D – Time,
  • BIM 5D – Costs,
  • BIM 6D – Sustainability,
  • BIM 7D – Facility Management.
• BIM professionals:
  • Head BIM,
  • BIM Manager,
  • BIM Coordinator,
  • BIM Consultant,
  • BIM Modeller, BIM Designer.

Module 2: BIM Tools

• Overview of different BIM tools: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk BIM 360, Graphisoft Archicad, BricsCAD BIM, etc.
• The advantages of BIM solutions.
• BIM projects examples and their advantages.

Module 3: Case study development – Part I

• Presentation of a case study.
• Autodesk Revit interface.
• Creating a Revit template.

Module 4: Case study development – Part II

• Creating Revit families.
• Most important Revit modelling tools.
• Modelling the building – Part I.

Module 5: Case study development – Part III

• Modelling the building – Part II.
• Project documentation.
• Printing your views and sheets.

Module 6: BIM Coordination and Collaboration

• Architectural, structural and MEP engineering coordination.
• Constructability issues and Model Checking:
  • Code Checking,
  • Clash Detection.
• OpenBIM concept and application.
• IFC format.

Module 7: Planning and cost estimation in construction

• Generation of accurate quantity take-offs.
• Real-time construction scheduling derived from a BIM model.
• Cost estimation and budget analysis using BIM.

Module 8: BIM for Sustainability

• Integrating BIM with sustainability certification systems.
• Building Energy Modelling.
• How to minimise environmental, economic, and social impacts of buildings using BIM.

Module 9: BIM for Facility Management

• How to ensure the building is achieving its return on investment.
• How to optimise the building performance.
• How to increase the lifecycle of building equipment.

Module 10: Dynamo BIM

• Dynamo user interface.
• Nodes and Dynamo Library.
• Solving repetitive problems with Dynamo: practical examples.
• Integrating Dynamo with Microsoft Excel: BIM model data extraction.

Module 11: Improved decision-making process through BIM

• How to enhance the building decision-making processes in early design stages.
• How to benefit the different building phases (i.e., design, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operation) through BIM.
• How to improve data visualisation in BIM.
• BIM simulations and analyses.
• Heritage BIM: maintenance and repair of heritage buildings.

Module 12: Project and Unit Review

• In the final week, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. An opportunity will be provided for a review of student work and to clarify any outstanding issues. Instructors/facilitators may choose to cover a specialised topic if applicable to that cohort.

Benefits

• Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT.
• Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe.
• Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time.
• Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject.
• Experience a global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity.
• Learn about the concept of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application in developing intelligent virtual models.
• Gain the necessary information required to perform practical building analysis.
• Discuss with industry experts on the several possibilities for adopting the BIM methodology for enhancing the decision-making process in building projects.
• For a deep understanding of the course, you will have an opportunity to review your work and clarify any outstanding issues with the instructor/ facilitator.

Learning Outcomes

You will be able to use the BIM concept to its fullest potential and act as a BIM designer, a BIM consultant, a BIM Manager or a Head BIM. Additionally, you will be able to offer several differentials in your future projects, using the BIM tools in your favour. After this program, you will act as a project decision-maker, collaborating to develop an innovative built environment.

Certification

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency course, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries or notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

Potential job outcomes could include:

• CAD designer
• BIM coordinator
• Building technician

You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This professional development program is delivered online and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.