Building Information Modeling Committee
With the continued emphasis on the use of technology in the design and construction industry the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Committee was formed to provide information and resources at workshops and special seminar classes to meet the needs of all AGC members with this new technology.
In addition to special workshops and seminars, the BIM Committee will offer the new Building Information Modeling Education Program developed by AGC of America when modules become available for release.
The AGCA BIM Education Program is comprised of six courses, administered at multiple levels and organized by degree of difficulty to provide in-depth training on BIM.
The components of this program are:
BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling - Class completed February 2010
BIM Technology
BIM Legal Issues and Risk Management - release date TBA
BIM Case Studies and Lessons Learned - release date TBA
BIM Process and Integration - release date TBA
Advanced BIM - release date TBA
The BIM Education Program is designed as a progressive program with an increasing level of difficulty within the courses. Together these are designed to give the student a broad understanding of the new processes required of BIM, a basic grasp of the technology as well as an overview of the legal and insurance issues relevant to BIM.
BIM Resources
BIM Execution Planning Guide - How to create the plan http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/cic/bimex/
Indiana University BIM Standards - The plan in action http://www.indiana.edu/~uao/iubim.html
McGraw Hill Construction BIM Special Section http://bim.construction.com
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
The Roadmap to BIM 2008 was a unique interactive teleconference series providing an A-to-Z view of features, benefits, best practices and corporate strategy! Whether you’re an owner, contractor, A/E or construction manager, Roadmap to BIM 2008 will help you identify and formulate your strategy to have your organization start reaping the benefits of BIM, from reduced change orders, increased prefabrication, improved schedules, lower net costs and risks, lower compliance costs, lower operating costs and new business opportunities.
PowerPoints from each session are available for your review below.
Session 1 – April 16, 2008
Productivity Benefits of BIM: How Private Owners are Driving the Industry. What is it? Who benefits? Where’s the ROI?
Productivity Benefits of BIM
An owner's use of BIM
Session 2 – February 20, 2008
BIM in Public Building: The GSA and Corp of Engineers BIM Initiatives. What GSA and other public agencies are doing to jump start the BIM process. Successes to date and new program developments.
Corp of Engineers Presentation
GSA Presentation
Session 3 – March 5, 2008
Contractor Implementation: Industry Consultants Discuss Considerations and Best Practices for Contractors, CMs and Design/Build Ready to take the Plunge. Shared or separate models – from the designer, design/builder and contractor perspectives. Technology tools and investments. Management strategies.
Contractor Considerations – presentation and handout
Session 4 – March 19, 2008
Contractors on the Forefront: Three Contractors Reveal Their BIM Successes and Failures
Virtual Design and Construction
Evolution of BIM
DPR’s Roadmap to BIM
Session 5 – April 2, 2008
BIM Risk Factors: Divergent Views of Risks by Owners, Designers and Contractors Determining Where the Risks are, Contract Language Considerations and Adapting BIM to Current Contract Delivery Methods. This session discusses how the owner, A/E and contractor currently perceive shifts in responsibilities, risks and costs; however, if done right, all will share in the rewards.
Louis Dennis Presentation
BIM Hurdles
PJO Productivity
Gary Prather Article
Dave Collings Presentation
Zetlin Article
Pat O’Connor Presentation