Country: India

This specialized course on Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Construction Project Management was organized as part of the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi. The course aimed to equip participants with advanced planning and project control techniques, leveraging BIM systems to enhance the efficiency, collaboration, and success of construction projects.

Participants gained:

• A theoretical and practical understanding of BIM and its applications.
• Insights into the selection and comparison of alternative BIM systems.
• Hands-on experience in advanced information modeling techniques using BIM tools.
• Exposure to nD modeling applications, including 4D and 5D BIM, interoperability, and sustainability analysis.
• Knowledge of BIM-enabled collaboration, supporting real-time information sharing among project stakeholders.

The program was structured into two modules covering different aspects of BIM implementation:

Module A: BIM for Design

• Fundamentals of BIM and preliminary applications.
• Building modeling techniques using BIM software.
• Advanced BIM applications for complex project requirements.

Module B: nD Modeling Applications

• BIM for embodied energy and carbon analysis.
• Interoperability and multi-dimensional project visualization.
• 4D (time-based) and 5D (cost-based) BIM applications.
• BIM for collaborative project management.

The course highlighted BIM’s role as a transformative tool in the construction industry, addressing project complexity, stakeholder coordination, and data-driven decision-making. It emphasized BIM’s potential to streamline workflows, enhance project sustainability, and improve overall efficiency.

By integrating BIM with emerging technologies, the program equipped students, professionals, and industry stakeholders with the technical expertise necessary to navigate the digital transformation in construction project management.

Date: 21st August -1^st September 2017

Client: School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India