BIM: An Introduction
In this free course, you’ll be introduced to foundational concepts in building information modeling (BIM), you’ll develop an understanding of BIM definitions, review BIM adoption trends across the industry, and be introduced to the BIM Project Execution Planning procedure.
You can complete this course at your own pace. You can learn about these topics and others in more depth through our BIM Micro-credentialing program.
Course Introduction
Professor Messner welcomes you to the course.
🎦 4min.
Module 1 : BIM - The Need for Change
BIM, as a core part of digitization, is at the foundation of change in our industry. BIM enables increased collaboration, increased analytics to support sustainability, and the potential to implement increased levels of automation.
🎦 20min. 📖 30min.
Module 2 : Defining BIM
The acronym BIM has an interesting history that can be traced to concepts that took root in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The term “Building Information Model” first appeared in a research paper in 1990 and the term “BIM” became popular in the early 2000’s, but the term still creates some confusion.
🎦 25min. 📖 20min.
Module 3 : BIM Adoption
In the five year period from 2007 to 2012 self-reported BIM adoption rates grew by over 40%. BIM continues to grow rapidly but trends vary by industry sector, region, and project size.
🎦 12min. 📖 45min.
Module 4 : BIM Project Execution Planning Procedure
Whenever managing a complex process, with a complex final product, the detailed planning of the process and intermediate products is critical. Implementing BIM is no different.
🎦 12min. 📖 45min.
John Messner
Instructor
Affiliations:
Charles and Elinor Matts Professor or Architectural Engineering, Penn State
Chair, National BIM Standard – U.S. Planning Committee
Past Chair, Building Information Management Council Board of Direction
Research Areas:
Building Construction
Interest Areas:
Using virtual reality and building information modeling to improve project delivery and the education of future construction industry professionals.