An Introduction to Building Information Modelling

Online Course

Future Learn
An Introduction to Building Information Modelling

What is the course about?

An Introduction to Building Information Modelling
The course An Introduction to Building Information Modelling is an online class provided by Coventry University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the drivers and definitions of BIM and understand why BIM is an important development in the construction industry.

Course description
  • 2 weeks
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process that encourages collaborative working. Why is it important? Why is the industry looking towards BIM and what historical issues does it aim to relieve?
  • This course will help you develop a better understanding of BIM, the role it plays within the industry, and act as a gateway to further study in construction management and BIM.
  • What is BIM?
  • The historical issues in the construction industry which are driving BIM adoption.
  • A global perspective of BIM.
  • How can BIM help the AEC industry succeed?
  • What are the limitations of BIM?
  • Evaluate key case studies on BIM adoption.
  • The future of BIM.
  • What is BIM?
  • The historical issues in the construction industry which are driving BIM adoption.
  • A global perspective of BIM.
  • How can BIM help the AEC industry succeed?
  • What are the limitations of BIM?
  • Evaluate key case studies on BIM adoption.
  • The future of BIM.
  • Evaluate the historical issues within the construction industry which is driving BIM adoption
  • Discuss the requirements for change within the AEC industry
  • Debate the findings relating to key industry case studies
  • Explore the global drivers which have led to BIM adoption
  • Develop a global perspective of what BIM is
  • Reflect on the future of BIM
  • Summarise an overview of the BIM maturity system
  • This course is suitable for construction professionals who want to learn more about BIM. It will appeal to learners who have come from academic and professional backgrounds in construction management, architectural technology, building surveying, quantity surveying, civil engineering and building services.
  • Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.
  • Coventry University
  • Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

Prerequisites & Facts

An Introduction to Building Information Modelling

Course Topic

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University, College, Institution

Coventry University

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

An Introduction to Building Information Modelling

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Coventry University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
Coventry University
An Introduction to Building Information Modelling
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