101-0525-00L  Building Information Modeling for Design and Construction

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersM. Bonanomi
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThis course offers an introduction and overview to Building Information Modeling (BIM), an integrated data-rich 3D model-based methodology. The implementation of BIM is rapidly increasing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Several studies show that BIM offers the potential for increased industry productivity, process efficiency, and product quality.
ObjectiveUpon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
-To describe the characteristics of a BIM-based work environment, in terms of the technological infrastructure, integrated workflow, and collaborative people management required;
-To assess case studies on successful or 'failed' BIM implementations and use-cases;
-To develop a BIM model;
-To identify future industry trends and opportunities through the lens of the construction industry digitalization.
ContentThe course will unpack BIM into its fundamentals - technology, process, and people – by showcasing technology platforms and related BIM workflows and workforces required. The course will also highlight future trends for construction digitalization.
The course is organized around a group project carried out in teams of three. Teams will be required to develop a BIM model including design modelling, quantity surveying, basic energy performance simulations and computational design. The teams will be also asked to envision the project management required to support and enable a successful BIM implementation and use.
Part 1: Introduction to the driving factors, opportunities, and challenges for implementing BIM.
Part 2: Explanation of the fundamentals of BIM from the three-fold perspective of technology, process, and people.
Part 3: Application in class of the BIM methodology on example cases.
Literature-Sacks, Rafael, Eastman, Charles M, Lee, Ghang, & Teicholz, Paul M. (2018). BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers and contractors, and facility managers (Third ed.). Hoboken New Jersey: Wiley.
-Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018.