Digital AEC Foundations

Course details

The construction industry is undergoing a transformation. Digital drawings are replacing blueprints and building information modeling (BIM) is changing every aspect of design. In this course, learn how architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals are adapting to new technology and using it to build better designs more efficiently than ever before. Instructor Jim Rogers covers foundations, starting with a thorough definition of BIM, including its adoption and practice. Then discover how virtual design and construction allows AEC professionals, clients, and contractors to visualize buildings and identify issues before plans are drawn or permits are issued. In the third chapter, Jim discusses real-world digital tools that can assist you in the field, from data capture software to hardware platforms. Finally, explore the career paths and opportunities that technology is opening in the AEC industry.

Topics include:
What is BIM?
Who uses BIM?
How is BIM used in design?
Digital twins explained
Digital resources: drawings, data capture, layout, and more

Concepts

Introduction

The construction management digital age
What you need to know

BIM Foundations

What is a building information model (BIM)
Create and share information in BIM
Understand the levels of BIM adoption
Define the dimensions of BIM
Who uses BIM and when do they use it

Virtual Design and Construction

How Is BIM utilized in design
What is virtual construction
Introduction to the digital twin concept

Digital Resources for the Field

Digital drawings replace blueprints
Manage field activities digitally
Digital data capture in the field
More digital data capture options
Digital layout tools
Digital hardware platforms

Conclusion

Careers in virtual design and construction (VDC)
Next steps