Modelling and coordination of building design: an experience of BIM learning/upskilling

Abstract

The implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) industry requires multidisciplinary teams equipped with new technical and managerial skills. Professionals that are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the BIM design process face difficulties in transposing complex concepts into BIM modelling and coordination practices, despite governments, industry bodies, and academia's efforts. With this issue in mind, this article's objective is to present the teachinglearning strategies and tools adopted in a practical case of modelling an existing building on a BIM platform. In terms of method, a phenomenological approach has been taken to report on an exploratory didactic experience. The Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) was used to assess learning based on the authors' perceptions. The research has been structured into the following five stages: i. Literature Review; ii. Analysis of Brazilian and International BIM Standards and Guides; iii. Didactic exercise; iv. Experience Assessment; and v. Conclusions. The results reveal aspects of BIM processes that can be widely investigated in an academic environment, such as the BIM design and coordination process model, which can be explored as a tool in the BIM teaching-learning process. Also, difficulties related to teaching BIM management processes were identified, thus calling for different didactic approaches. The contributions made by the research come from reporting and analysing the process of learning complex BIM content from the perspective of inexperienced professionals. The work also contributes to the field through the BIM learning assessment proposal and the BIM process model resulted from the authors' practical experience.

Effective communication in BIM as a driver of CSR under the happiness management approach

“…The results obtained corroborate what other authors have detected. For BIM to be properly applied, it requires a collaborative work environment (Presente de Souza et al ., 2021). To foster the collaborative environment, the importance of communication between team members is highlighted as it generates success in the development of construction projects (Setiawan et al ., 2021).…”

“…Culture has been considered an essential element in BIM practice (Alankarage et al, 2023). A BIM work environment requires a collaborative work environment consistent with AEC practices (Presente de Souza et al, 2021). Research has shown that the lack of encouragement of team collaboration functions as a barrier in the use of BIM, so there is a need to investigate the culture of team collaboration among stakeholders, including clients, in the planning, Effective communication in BIM design and construction phases (Kapogiannis and Sherratt, 2018;Piroozfar et al, 2019).…”

“…However, there remains a detachment between theoretical training and engineering practice in learning BIM (AboWardah, 2020). Therefore, professionals who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the BIM project design process are faced with technological learning in a new methodological work environment (Presente de Souza et al ., 2021). BIM training comes to project design companies usually, through private contracting of expert consultants training project team members in BIM competencies.…”

BIM Use to Support the Technical Tasks in Construction Projects: A Case Study

“…BIM has proved to be an effective tool for architectural design [6,7]; design-related analysis, such as energy saving [8], solar radiation and reduction [9], daylighting and illumination [10], acoustics [11], and orientation [12]; construction monitoring and management [13]; procurement [14]; project management [15]; facility management [16,17]; coordination between building service systems of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) models [18]; working/detail drawings [19,20]; and bills of quantities (BoQs) [21].…”

Verificação De Interferências Entre Especialidades De Projeto Bim: Um Caso Prático

“…A superação dessas dificuldades envolve um esforço conjunto da indústria, seja por meio da atualização de currículos para treinamento e capacitação dos profissionais para modelagem e colaboração (DE SOUZA et al, 2021); da elaboração de bibliotecas e famílias de componentes, templates de projeto e protocolos e padrões para colaboração (ORAEE et al, 2019;SACKS et al, 2018;SOLIHIN, EASTMAN, LEE, 2016) entre escritórios e construtoras; e da ampliação de políticas e normas (ORAEE et al, 2019) para a efetiva adoção do BIM nas fases de projeto e obra.…”