Building Information Modeling For Dummies

Appendix C

Examining BIM and Education

Trying to apply BIM processes in industry has highlighted that a skills gap exists, and it’s only going to get worse because of new technologies on the horizon. The best chance of creating an environment ready for collaboration is by engaging the next generation of construction professionals who are studying now. Students need to graduate with high levels of BIM awareness and that responsibility falls to colleges and universities. So if you’re a teacher or lecturer, it’s up to you.

In a nutshell, the sooner you can help put cooperation into practice, the more it becomes engrained in people. The more normal it becomes at college, the more likely people will carry it into the working world. The landscape is changing all the time, so BIM courses need to stay up to date and even lead the way through cutting-edge research. Education is something we’re all really passionate about, and this appendix gives you some great ideas about how to teach BIM.

Getting Up to Speed with BIM

A lot of construction strategies and example projects are available that force the industry to realize that it can be more efficient, better managed, and more sustainable. BIM and integrated project delivery (IPD) requirements are integral to achieving these new efficiencies, but they’re going to change a traditional industry in a big way. BIM isn’t just about using the software; it’s about practice management and data analysis. So education providers must supply the ...