Course
Building information management in infrastructure
Building Information Modeling and Management is the new methodology for managing infrastructure projects from the design process, through the construction phases and into maintenance strategies. Using the BIM methodology leads to time and cost savings, environmental benefits and higher quality. Like all other aspects in the construction process, BIM requires experts, well-trained designers, technicians, engineers and especially BIM managers and/or BIM coordinators with a broad view of the BIM process. To bring this new technology efficiently and qualitatively to the market, UAntwerpen (Department of Architecture) has developed a new course focused on BIM for infrastructure works.
What can you expect from this course?
General information
This course introduces Building Information Modeling/Management (BIM) as a methodology to create virtual (2/3/4/5D) models of infrastructure works, linking objects, properties, relationships, scheduling and costs. Key aspects of BIM are introduced and explored for the specific infrastructure sector:
- Definition of BIM and the essential tools for working with BIM
- Use of the Object Type Library (OTL) and exchange of data in OTL-compliant formats
- Standard documents that serve as the basis for BIM projects.
- The relationship between BIM and international standards such as ISO, Buildwise and SB250
- Demonstrations of the use of software packages for BIM modeling, BIM360 and clash detection
- Uploading BIM models through the AWV DAVIE data portal (Data Acceptance Validation and Information Extraction application) to determine cost items and progress statements of infrastructure objects
- Illustration of the benefits and capabilities of BIM using actual project examples
The course consists of six lectures spread over three days. In addition to the lectures, daily space is reserved for class discussions and practical application of the concepts learned. For this, you will bring your own laptop to actively participate in the practical applications and assignments during the course.
After the lectures and exercises, you will have two weeks to work individually on a practical case. There are two online consultation opportunities to support you with your individual projects. The course concludes with a final day when you will have the opportunity to present your individual cases to each other.
Teaching Methods
The course consists of both lectures and computer-based exercises. You will bring your own laptop for this purpose.
Learning Outcomes
- You can apply the principles of the BIM process within the infrastructure sector, for example, by applying the principles in a case study. You have gained knowledge and skills related to a CDE, BIM software, the OTL.
- You can apply and link the norms, standards, source materials of the different BIM objects, for example SB250 and the OTL.
- You can identify, verify and optimize the different structural elements of a BIM model (infrastructure and building structure) and apply concepts such as clash detection, item coupling, etc....
- You can look up and optimize various construction details of an infrastructure and structure in a BIM environment, e.g. analyze a specific part of a BIM model, name it via OTL classification and deliver it in a model.
- You can analyze and report on specific processes and properties based on a BIM model, for example through a cost summary.
Program
Additional information
Target Group
Construction engineers or other technical profiles who come into contact with the management of (road) infrastructure will initiate, guide and/or execute the BIM implementation process. The training focuses more on managing BIM (usually BIM Managers) within a company and/or consortium and less on the modeling itself.
Language
This course is taught in Dutch.
Organization
This course is co-organized by the University of Antwerp, Department of Architecture, research group SuPAR in collaboration with the Agency Digital Flanders and the Agency Roads and Traffic.
- General coordinator and teacher: Natasha Blommaert, Digital Flanders
- Academic coordinator: Prof. Wim Van den bergh, University of Antwerp
Date
The next edition of this course will take place in September 2025.
Leave your details via the interest form and we will contact you when the exact dates of this course are known.
Location
University of Antwerp
Campus Groenenborger, Building Z
Campus Groenenborger is easily accessible by various transportation options.
Price
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