1 Best practices and obstacles in implementation of BIM into educationEducation in BIM Best practices and obstacles in implementation of BIM into education

2 Introduction Petr MatějkaLecturer at Department of Economics and Management in Civil Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Also financial management, project management, risk management ... Bachelor and Master theses supervision Member of BIM Task Group Member of Czech BIM Council (CzBIM) Workgroup BIM & Education CTU in Prague, FCE

3 Introduction Building Information Modeling (BIM) and EducationEducation system: Secondary, Tertiary and Life-long education Education providers Education recipients CTU in Prague, FCE

4 BIM and Education Department activitiesStudy branch concept of BIM education (past, present and future) Project management and Engineering Specialized study branch Concept of BIM education in Czech Republic on general level Best practices and obstacles in implementation of BIM into education In general At CTU, FCE CTU in Prague, FCE

5 BIM and Education Department activitiesStudy branch concept of BIM education (past, present and future) Project management and Engineering Specialized study branch Concept of BIM education in Czech Republic on general level Best practices and obstacles in implementation of BIM into education In general At CTU, FCE CTU in Prague, FCE

6 Where to start? Current state Desired state 22.6.2016CTU in Prague, FCE

7 Where to start? Desired state Know tools Know how to model BentleyEducation recipients will learn BIM What is BIM? Know tools Know how to model Bentley Autodesk Know how to use model Graphisoft Nemetschek Tekla CTU in Prague, FCE

8 Where to start? Desired state Know tools Know how to model BentleyEducation recipients will learn BIM What is BIM? Know tools Know how to model Bentley Autodesk Know how to use model Graphisoft Nemetschek Tekla Everything CTU in Prague, FCE

9 Where to start? Desired state Know tools Know how to model BentleyProject information modeling IPD Programming Desired state Education recipients will learn BIM What is BIM? Database knowledge IFC Know tools COBie Construction QTie Know how to model Bentley Autodesk Know how to use model Graphisoft Nemetschek Know history of BIM Tekla Know future of BIM Everything Understand basics of BIM Or only something? CTU in Prague, FCE

10 Where to start? Desired state Project manager ArchitectEducation recipients will learn BIM What is BIM? Should everyone know the same things? Project manager Architect Structural engineer Facility manager Designer Contractor Building office Owner Geodetic engineer BIM manager Government CTU in Prague, FCE

11 Where to start? Desired state Technical networks Building structuresEducation recipients will learn BIM What is BIM? Should everyone know the same things? Technical networks Building structures Water structures Transport infrastructure Power plants CTU in Prague, FCE

12 Where to start? Desired state Education recipients will learn BIMWhat is BIM? Should everyone know the same things? … What does private sector needs? How to not stay behind of rapidly changing technology environment? How hard should we push? CTU in Prague, FCE

13 Where to start? Desired state Education recipients will learn BIMEducation recipients will know BIM What should they know? How to check if they really know it? … CTU in Prague, FCE

14 Where to start? Desired state Education recipients will learn BIMEducation recipients will know BIM Education recipients have market value What does private sector wants? What does research wants? Is there anyone else who wants something BIM related? … CTU in Prague, FCE

15 Where to start? Desired state Education recipients will learn BIMEducation recipients will know BIM Education recipients have market value Top level education in Czech Republic What is top level in world context? How does it work together with local demand? ... CTU in Prague, FCE

16 Where to start? Desired state Education recipients will learn BIMEducation recipients will know BIM Education recipients have market value Top level education in Czech Republic … CTU in Prague, FCE

17 Where to start? There are so many things to consider!How is the environment? (legislation, public support ...) What we want to achieve? What BIM actually is? What is the importance of BIM compared to other things? What does practice want and need? How can we implement BIM into curriculum? Who can teach it? What should we teach? ... CTU in Prague, FCE

18 Results We do teach BIM at our universityWe constantly try to improve the way we do it We learned a lot during implementation process We had some success We had some fails CTU in Prague, FCE

19 Best practices and obstaclesBIM is not clearly defined Define what BIM is for you Standards and literature Qualification and practice Collaborate and communicate with others BIMTG collaboration across specializations Small team to sustain flexibility, beware of lack of expertise Learn what you need teach and what others need you to teach Continuity CTU in Prague, FCE

20 Best practices and obstaclesBIM is just a tool But it is very advanced tool It is not like using computer to draw lines Get rid of rigid thinking and be open to changes FCE example Try to find a way how to implement BIM into existing curriculum Innovation of existing subjects CTU in Prague, FCE

21 Best practices and obstaclesLegislation and process obstacles may be fatal Know the environment Legislation rules and related processes Learn about system and behind-the-curtains customs Be patient Sometimes it takes time CTU in Prague, FCE

22 Best practices and obstaclesKnow what you are doing Long-term vision is necessary BIM is changing fast Be willing to learn Take innovative approach CTU in Prague, FCE

23 Best practices and obstaclesThere will be blood Many people does not fully understand BIM Many people are afraind of BIM Embrace for impact Be pro-active Be prepared to teach people on different level Everyone is interested in different things Everyone knows different things CTU in Prague, FCE

24 Best practices and obstaclesDo not be afraid Teaching something is better than teaching nothing In most cases Be humble To not be one of that minor cases CTU in Prague, FCE

25 Best practices and obstaclesContent is complicated Try to fit content to listener/student Look into the future Modern technologies changes fast Students will carry innovation Maintain continuity and collaboration Be both broad and specific CTU in Prague, FCE

26 Best practices and obstaclesThere are more, of course. CTU in Prague, FCE

27 Conclusion BIM education is not as simple as it seemsBut it is fun and it can be done It takes a lot of time, compared to other disciplines Demand for it is tremendous Shouldn‘t we rather teach PIM or IPD today? Aren‘t we past BIM already? CTU in Prague, FCE

28 The End Thank you for your attention Petr Matějka CTU in Prague, FCE