In the modern world of constantly developing technologies, none of the spheres of human activity is complete without innovation. And the design is no exception. While Europe and the US have almost completely switched to BIM modeling, in Russia the percentage of companies working in BIM is still small. This article discusses the main advantages and disadvantages of BIM modeling, as well as possible problems that arise when implementing BIM in a particular organization.

The article focuses on BIM-models and available projects in Autodesk Revit software systems.

In the article the possibility of project-oriented approach application in education is considered. The relevance of the subject is specified by general trends in the field of today’s vocational education. The authors suggest the integration of a unified interdisciplinary project in the education programme of the specialization: 21.03.02 "Land Management and Cadastre". Implementation of this project-oriented application will result in the development of information 3D-model of the Novosibirsk city’s central part with the emphasis on the objects of cultural and historical heritage. The goals, objectives of the project have been stated and the steps for its realization have been develored. The further possibilities of application of the project practical results are considered.

In article one of problems of urban areas is considered. Solutions of this problem are offered.