EdX

BIM for Construction (edX)

Offered by Purdue University, PurdueX,

Learn how to couple BIM and traditional scheduling and cost-estimating tools to develop 4D, 5D, and nD models for effective construction applications. This course is the second of a sequence of interrelated courses on current computer applications in the construction industry. The emphasis of this course is the application of building information modeling (BIM) in construction.

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The primary goal of this course is to:

Cultivate students' knowledge and skills on the application of BIM and supplementary tools to construction tasks.
Train students to effectively use BIM tools together with traditional scheduling and cost-estimating tools to assist construction management tasks.

A number of carefully crafted hands-on activities targeting construction problems will allow students to not only learn the fundamentals, but also master their applications in construction.

What you'll learn

Explain the fundamental concepts of 4D and nD modeling, and clash and clash detection.
Conduct clash detection to review and analyze BIM models.
Create 4D, 5D, and nD models.
Conduct quantity takeoff and estimate costs.
Develop and analyze construction plans.

Syllabus

Week 1: Model Review, Clash Detection, and Model Coordination

Introduction to Navisworks and File Formats
Working with Multiple Files in Navisworks
Model Review in Navisworks
Clash Detection

Week 2: 4D, 5D, and nD Modeling

Time and Cost in nD Modeling
4D Models in Navisworks
Quantity Takeoff and 5D Animation

Week 3: Scheduling

Construction Planning
WBS 1 and 2
WBS for Gas Station
Activity Duration
Sequencing Activities
Critical Path Calculations
Commercial Scheduling Tool
Scheduling in MS Project

Week 4: Cost Estimating

Define Estimating
Estimating Methods I and II
Cost Control
Earned Value Method
Assignment on Cost Estimating and Control

Week 5: BIM-Based Construction Planning

BIM-Based Project Planning

Prerequisites:
Students interested in this course should have successfully completed edX course CE5220: Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling.

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