Why BIM?

BIM is a process for creating and managing all of the information on a project through the whole life cycle of a built asset, from initial design to construction, maintaining and finally decommissioning, through digital modeling.

BIM is all about collaboration - between engineers, owners, architects and contractors in a three-dimensional virtual construction environment (shared data environment), and it shares information across these disciplines.

BIM allows design and construction teams to communicate about design and coordinate information across different levels that has been unseen before. This information remains with the project, from before beginning construction, right throughout its lifetime.

It also helps to analyse any potential impacts. A wide range of projects such as a new building or railway infrastructure uses BIM.

The use of BIM goes beyond the planning and design phase of the project, extending throughout the building life cycle, supporting processes including cost management, construction management, project management and facility operation.

Source: BSI Group 2021

BIM Management

The short courses are intended to train learners on the largely developing field of an application called BIM through availing a broad understanding of other concepts, technical know-how of the software use in the construction sector. It further allows learners to understand that BIM is a process involving creation and management of digital mock-ups that assists the design process, build and uphold the structure throughout its entire stages of development. At the end of the qualifications, learners will be able to use modelling techniques, 3D modelling tools and CAD in their work. They should be able to apply knowledge transferred by developing a critical approach to the techniques involved in the study of making a functional building system. Further to this, learners should be able to evaluate the most suitable advantages BIM offers. Learners will be able to have acquired knowledge and information about how BIM is a potential conduit to minimising risks and hazards in the building industry. Learners will be able to understand how accurate calculations of the construction project can be attained using the BIM model. Finally, learners will be able to apply skills on a model-based system, which assists the estimators to carry out a quantity take-off QTO and cost estimate within the BIM environment.

BIM Facility Management

The short courses are intended to train learners on the largely developing field of an application called BIM through availing a broad understanding of other concepts, technical know-how of the software use in the facility management. It further allows learners to understand that BIM is a process involving creation and management of digital mock-ups that assists with the operation of a facility, and maintenance of its life cycle. At the end of the qualifications, learners will be able to do planning, financing and budgeting in their work. They should be able to apply knowledge transferred by developing a critical approach to the techniques involved in the study of making a facility operational system.
Further to this, learners should be able to evaluate the most suitable advantages BIM offers. Learners will be able to have acquired knowledge and information about how BIM is a potential conduit to minimising wastage, risks and hazards in the operation of a facility. Learners will be able to understand how accurate calculations of the operation of a facility can be attained using the BIM model. Finally, learners will be able to use COBie to provide a structure for the lifecycle capture and delivery of information needed by facility managers.

BIM Training

Do you have the right skills within your organisation to meet current or future BIM projects? As BIM becomes business as usual, how can you ensure the competency of your teams and consistency on BIM projects?
Our BIM qualification will give you a BSI Mark of Trust, reassuring your customers and suppliers that your skills have been validated. You can achieve Practitioner or Professional status by successfully completing courses and their exams.