Integrating Industry BIM Practices into University Curriculum

Abstract

versity. He has worked as an estimator for several companies in industry. His area of research focuses on Construction Modeling and Estimating.

Toward next‐generation engineering education: A case study of an engineering capstone project based on BIM technology in MEP systems

“…As BIM becomes further embedded in the AECO industry workflows, BIM education in the AECO industry needs to be updated with the inclusion of the new skills requirements associated with Industry 4.0, and the educational technology needs to be improved accordingly [11]. Enhancing the integration of industrial BIM practice into AECO-related curriculums has been the goal for many higher education institutions [12,13]. At the same time, some have identified that BIM skills are required by different BIM-related professionals in the construction sector and the corresponding educational programs [14,15].…”