CAD and BIM in Construction (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know how to use CAD programmes. They know the characteristics of and differences between "traditional" drawings and BIM and the rules governing modelling.

Competence in the construction process
Students know how to work in a construction project based on BIM. They understand the principles of BIM in the project and know the basics of BIM programs. They are able to take into account the boundary conditions and operating methods required by general information model requirements. They are able to utilize the features of different software programs in industry-specific tasks.

Content

- using CAD more efficiently
- the basic use of BIM tools applicable for different sized projects; the basics of BIM (architectural and structural models)
- basics of model checking programs
- applying YTV

Materials

Manuals and instructions
Educational recordings related to the use of software

YTV2012 and annexes
Jäväjä, P. Lehtoviita, T. Tietomallintaminen talonrakennustyömaalla. Rakennustieto Oy. 2016

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Self study

Student workload

About 80h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have the basic competencies in the use and exploitation of CAD and BIM in structural engineering and at construction sites.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to use CAD and produce a BIM model and to analyze a finished model.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to produce and use CAD programmes and BIM models in a diversified way in different situations. They are able to apply what they have learned in practical situations.

Qualifications

Building Construction, Construction Planning.

Further information

Deadlines for returning assignments have been set for implementation