A case study of fostering multidisciplinary in built environment using BIM

Udeaja, CE; Aziz, ZUH

Abstract

Building information modelling (BIM) has been made mandatory as part of the public procurement process in the UK. This move will by default encourage SMEs to develop their own capabilities to work with BIM technologies in order to maintain their market share or gain competitive advantage. It is argued that graduates with BIM expertise will be high in demand and will also have a profound effect on the sector and high project performance. This paper argues that the industry should look to the construction related education providers to instil students with awareness of BIM concepts and principles. This trend must be underpinned by educating and training BIM users and preparing future industry participants by modifying the curricula of architecture, engineering and construction and construction related programmes. The research will use case study approach to capture data from key staff, students and documentary evidence from two universities, one in the north-east and the other in the north-west. The paper will outline issues encountered and make recommendations on how best to improve the curriculum. The outcome will lead to the development of a strategy of how BIM activities can be incorporated in an effective learning methodology for both staff and students.

Citation

Udeaja, C., & Aziz, Z. (2015, September). A case study of fostering multidisciplinary in built environment using BIM. Presented at Procs 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, Lincoln, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: Procs 31st Annual ARCOM Conference
• Conference Location: Lincoln, UK
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2015
• End Date: Sep 9, 2015
• Publication Date: Sep 9, 2015
• Deposit Date: Nov 16, 2015
• Publisher URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/431f56cb0e51a3c52d73a1e3179f0f10.pdf
• Related Public URLs: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/conf-intro.php
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Procs 31st Annual ARCOM Conference edited by AB Raidén and E Aboagye-Nimo; Event Type : Conference