Course Overview
Virtual Design and Construction introduces the principles and practices of Building Information Modeling (BIM)—a data-driven methodology for creating, analyzing, and managing multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional digital representations of buildings. At its core, BIM is a 3D model that serves as a virtual geometric database, capturing both the physical and functional aspects of a built asset.
While industries like manufacturing and gaming have long embraced 3D modeling, the building industry is only beginning to realize BIM’s transformative potential. This course explores the evolution and applications of BIM across a project’s lifecycle, emphasizing the critical role of strategic planning in successful implementation.
Balancing theory with hands-on learning, students will engage with BIM concepts and workflows for design visualization (3D), scheduling (4D), cost estimating (5D), MEP coordination, digital fabrication, field production, and facilities management (6D). Through practical exercises using industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Revit and Navisworks, you will gain insight into both the opportunities and challenges of integrating BIM into real-world construction and design processes.
