Building Information Management (BIM)

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Department of Construction Management and Economics

Synopsis:

The course deals with Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a modern tool for the design, construction and operation of construction projects. It focuses on advanced applications of information technology in construction and design companies. Software tools that are used for quality control, measurement, preparation of bills of quantities, simulation of construction progress, robotics in civil and transportation construction, and cybercrime, its risks and measures in construction projects. The subject content includes information on contracting digitisation on construction projects.

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Study Objective:

- understand the importance of BIM in today's construction industry, along with the current level of its use

- an explanation of current methodologies, standards and regulations

- become familiar with the different BIM tools and their possible applications

- introduce students to the information technologies used for construction projects

- learn about contracting aspects, roles on construction projects

- gain a basic understanding of the software solutions taught

Study materials:

!Eastman, C et al.: BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors. Wiley, 2018, ISBN 978-1-119-28753-7

?Barnes, P.T. (2015) BIM in Principle and in Practice, 2nd Edition. ICE Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-72-776092-0.

?Kumar, B. (2015) A Practical Guide to Adopting BIM in Construction Projects. Whittles Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-84-995146-3..

?Race, S. (2013) BIM Demystified. RIBA Publishing. ISBN: 978-1- 85-946520-2.

?Holzer, D.: The BIM Manager's Handbook: Guidance for Professionals in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Wiley, 2016, ISBN: 978-1-118-98234-1.

: https://www.koncepcebim.cz/

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

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Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Stavební inženýrství - řízení projektů (compulsory elective course)
• Stavební inženýrství - řízení projektů (compulsory elective course)