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Designing a Curriculum with an Emphasis on Education for the Optimal Application of BIM in the Construction Industry

Baghdadi, Mohammad Hossein | 2024

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  1. Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
  2. Language: Farsi
  3. Document No: 58339 (09)
  4. University: Sharif University of Technology
  5. Department: Civil Engineering
  6. Advisor(s): Kashani, Hamed
  7. Abstract:
  8. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry worldwide has increasingly turned its attention to the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) due to its numerous advantages. Educational institutions have been urged to integrate this technology into their curricula so that new graduates can acquire the necessary competencies and expertise to keep pace with industry developments and take full advantage of BIM. Building Information Modeling involves automated processes that significantly reduce discrepancies between planned and constructed models, save time and cost, prevent errors, and mitigate risks. The process of introducing this technology into universities has proven to be more complex than simply adding a new course to the curriculum, as BIM has the potential to become an integral part of the entire architecture and civil engineering programs. This study examines current educational frameworks and approaches to incorporating BIM into academic programs worldwide and identifies the critical success factors for integrating this technology into Iran's education system. An educational framework for BIM is proposed based on existing research and studies, along with a detailed action plan aligned with the standards of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the National Academic Reference Standard for the integrated process of BIM implementation in civil engineering faculties. The proposed action plan adopts a gradual integration approach, spanning from the first to the fourth year of study, across three progressive levels. The aim of this study is to review and analyze current strategies for developing a BIM-based curriculum. Content analysis methodology was employed to examine a range of academic articles and curricula that document the experiences of various universities—particularly those currently recognized as leaders in BIM education. This analysis serves as a benchmark for essential considerations in course planning, including prerequisites, objectives and outcomes, content, teaching methods, assessment, activities, and educational resources.
  9. Keywords:
  10. Architecture ; Building Information Modeling ; Syllabus Design ; Integration Mechanisms ; Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)

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