Building Information Modeling Execution Planning

Catalog description

AE 576 is designed for students who wish to gain a thorough understanding of research and application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) projects and within AEC organizations. This course explores advanced topics related to the BIM Project Execution Planning Procedure, including research into advanced BIM and information management approaches. Students will learn how to design a BIM approach to maximize value to a project. Additionally, AE 576 examines the organizational strategy, execution and project procurement to leverage BIM implementation. Students will research planning approaches for organizations to develop their BIM strategy through assessing organizational maturity, aligning BIM vision and objectives to organization¿s mission and goals, and develop organizational roadmaps to integrate BIM within an organization. The course delves into planning detailed BIM implementation within the operations of an organization through establishing organizational goals and BIM objectives; identifying BIM uses; designing processes; and determining information, infrastructure, and personnel needs. Students should have a general understanding of the AEC industry as a prerequisite to taking this course.