CAD 216Building Information Modeling

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Introduces Building Information Modeling (BIM), an intelligent model-based process that provides insight to help plan, design, construct, manage buildings and infrastructure through three dimensional models, and generate construction drawing sheet sets. Provides instruction on how to create structures for analytical purposes such as visualization, quality take off, cost estimating, scheduling, coordination and facility management across various fields, including architectural, structural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).