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BIM Processes for Strategic Management of Construction Projects

Explore the BIM processes for strategically managing construction projects and the benefits of collaborative working.

  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
Overview
Requirements

Understand how BIM processes enhance strategic management of projects

In this course you will consider how BIM can assist in strategic management and what BIM has to offer the construction industry. You will carry out quality checks of the BEP project plan and ensure it is ready to be used in the final assessment.

You will explore the benefits and challenges of integrated and collaborative working, and review BIM protocol documents and clauses.

What topics will you cover?

  • Identify the added value of BIM within a business environment
  • The benefits of integrated and collaborative processes
  • Data security within the construction sector
  • Employers’ information requirements
  • BIM protocols

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explore the business case for Building Information Modelling within the architecture, engineering and construction industries
  • Develop a framework for BIM implementation within a case study organisation
  • Assess and implement measures to ensure data security

Who is the course for?

This course is for students who are looking to explore BIM processes and learn how to enhance the strategic management of construction projects.

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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