View Schedule

BIM for Business

The BIM for Business Owners course introduces users to the concepts and methods used during collaboration on a BIM project.
Course Duration
1 Days
+-7 hrs per day
Start Date
01/07/2025
+-08.30 am
Course Location
Online
See centres
Course Price
R 5700
Including VAT
Change Details
Skip to:
Registration or Course Enquiry

Course Overview

SHARE

The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of BIM and introduces some key features that help to set up a more advanced workflow. The student gains an understanding of the BIM workflow and the implications of applied standards to the models and their use within the BIM process.

Course Objectives

After completing this course participants should be able to understand and/or create:

  • What Is BIM
  • Common Data Environment
  • The Project Brief
  • The Client BIM Brief
  • The BIM Execution Plan
  • Information Exchange
  • Model Transmittal & Validation
  • 4D BIM – Construction Scheduling
  • 5D BIM – Quantification
  • BIM And Facilities Management

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to teach Business Owners and others involved in BIM Projects the skills they need to navigate the BIM Process.

Pre-requisites

  • Computer Literate and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows proficiency

What's Included

e-Manual
Software Trial
Certificate
Certified Instructor
*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

No Autodesk Certificate is issued at the end of this course as no intensive software training is undertaken, but the student is issued with a Micrographics certificate as proof of attendance.

What is BIM

  • Definition of BIM
  • What BIM is not
  • BIM (Building, Information, Management)
  • BIM Maturity
  • BIM Enabling Tools
  • How Does BIM Work
  • Benefits of BIM
Common Data Environment
  • BIM Maturity Levels
  • Benefits of CDE
  • Example Software
  • CDE Folder Structure
  • WIP Folder Structure
  • South African ID Number Decoded
  • File Naming Convention
The Project Brief
  • Area Plan
  • Arial Photo
  • Existing Conditions Model
  • Decryption
  • Goals
  • Deliverables
  • BIM Processes Used
  • BIM Process Map
The Client BIM Brief
  • Brief Overview
  • Brief Structure
The BIM Execution Plan
  • BEP Content
  • Information Delivery Plan
Information Exchange
  • Information Delivery Plan
  • Data Verification Points
Model Transmittal & Validation
  • Model Federation
  • Uses of Federated Model
  • Different Software Tools
4D BIM – Construction Scheduling
  • Software Tools
  • 4D Process
  • Construction and Logistical Planning
  • Construction Sequencing
  • Progress Reporting
  • Additional Benefits
  • Considerations
  • Timeline Simulation
 5D BIM – Quantification
  • Working in 5D
  • Advantages of Model-based QTO and
  • Estimating
  • Who Does What?
  • 5D Process
  • Level of Development
BIM And Facilities Management
  • A Very Different Model
  • Data Accessibility
  • BIM Process Map
  • BIM for the Asset & Facilities Manager
  1. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
  2. Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
  3. Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
  4. For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
    applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
  5. Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date.
    Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
  6. Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone\
    dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
  7. We suggest clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled
    before booking flight and accommodation. We are NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight
    and accommodation for clients.
  8. Full training fees will apply if the above condition is not complied with.
  9. Errors and Omissions Excepted.
  10. By accepting the Micrographics terms and conditions, you agree to receiving marketing material from time to time. This may include Mailers, social media references and any other marketing communications employed by MGFX for the distribution of information pertaining to products and/or services supplied by Micrographics SA (Pty) Ltd.
  11. For any queries our contact details may be found on mgfx.co.za/contact.
  12. All pricing INCLUDES VAT, unless otherwise stated to exclude VAT. Transactions originating from outside of South Africa will not be subject to VAT, however pricing shown online may still include VAT, dependent on individual Web Browser settings.
  13. Pricing is subject to the availability of stock and exchange rate fluctuations, and may change without prior notice.
Not happy with your current selection?
Change Date / Location

Contact us with your query

Send us your query