Introduction

The purpose of this class is to give the student an overall and elementary understanding of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts. As an introductory course to BIM, we will study the history and implementation of BIM and how it is used within sustainable design. The course will investigate workflow development including estimating, bidding, quantity take off, project management, supervision and the inter-relations of BIM team members. We will look at how companies are using BIM to reduce errors and change orders and how that relates to construction costs savings.

Learning objectives

By the end of this class you should:

1. Understand the history of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
2. Be able to define BIM
3. Understand the workflow in developing BIM
4. Be familiar with the make up of BIM team members
5. Be familiar with facilitating integration of BIM
6. Understand the construction delivery methods
7. Know the BIM order of Operations
8. Understand the importance of sustainable BIM form
9. Understand the importance of sustainable BIM systems
10. Understand the importance of sustainable BIM design

Class Organization and Grading

The following table lists the learning modules, the maximum value in points a student can receive within each module, and the time in which the modules must be finished.

It is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall behind. Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance. Actual dates that modules will become available will be posted in advance on the course calendar.

Grading Policies

Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in at least two class discussions. Each quiz will count 10 points and class discussions will count 15 points per module. You can see that I consider class discussions to be a very important part of this course. Students learn more and learn better when they discuss the topic at hand. For that reason, I consider the regular weekly discussions to be even more important than the weekly quizzes.

Grades will be posted on a weekly basis. You will have full access to your grade sheet so you will be able to keep track of how you are doing at all times.

Your overall grade in the course will be determined by the total number of points you have accumulated on quizzes and assignments. The grading scale is as follows:

You will be given more information about the grading and other course matters in the Orientation Module.

The Textbook

Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling, 1st Edition by Eddy Krygiel and Bradley Nies

This book is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

The cost of each textbook is approximately US $50 plus shipping and handling.

Paperback - 241 pages (April 2008)
ISBN: 978-0-470-23960-5

Withdrawal Policy

You may withdraw from this course by sending an email to cmiller@aacei.org or by conventional mail requesting to be dropped from the course. Non-attendance or notifying the instructor does not constitute officially dropping or withdrawing from a course. Students who stop attending courses without officially dropping will receive a grade of U in the class. Refunds are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the course is officially dropped within stated guidelines in the refund schedule.

Refund Schedule

Registration

Tuition: $500 / $400 (Nonmember / AACE member)

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