Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools have become a knowledge resource in the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. While effective BIM use requires knowledge and skills with the tools, BIM tools can also become a good source of learning about the core domain area e.g. architecture, engineering, etc. However, effective teaching and learning of BIM and core domain knowledge is challenging, especially when BIM tools are becoming specialized and complex. So how do we train and skill people both in the use and potential of technology, as well as in their core domain knowledge? To address this challenge, we propose a learning platform, InBookModE (Interactive Book and Model Environment), that integrates acquisition of BIM knowledge with domain knowledge. The main objectives of the proposed approach are to (1) Implement and test the efficacy of an interactive learning platform that integrates the BIM tools with the information encoded in textbooks (2) Combine the interactivity and usability of ebooks with BIM applications to enhance wider adoption and learning, and (3) Create the basis for a long-term goal of a digital repository of interactive BIM case studies. This paper introduces the key ideas and concepts behind the InBookModE, with a brief discussion on the current status of the project and the findings so far.

Highlights

  • Introduction1. There is an extreme shortage of multi-skilled AEC professionals with a combination of domain expertise (core disciplinary and traditional knowledge) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) and ICT expertise (to augment their competence)

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) provides digital tools and approaches to effectively create and manage built facilities across the lifecycle (Eastman et al 2008), which can have potentially huge economic, environmental and societal impact

  • There is an extreme shortage of multi-skilled AEC professionals with a combination of domain expertise and BIM and ICT expertise

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Summary

Introduction

1. There is an extreme shortage of multi-skilled AEC professionals with a combination of domain expertise (core disciplinary and traditional knowledge) and BIM and ICT expertise (to augment their competence). 3. There is an increasing need and pressure in the tertiary institutes to rethink AEC curriculum and pedagogy to balance and seamlessly integrate BIM and technology education with core disciplinary education Besides these challenges, there are new opportunities for improvements in AEC education and learning through cross-disciplinary knowledge transfer from other fields. This paper presents the details and preliminary results from an ongoing research project aimed at addressing these gaps and opportunities at the interface of BIM and AEC education. These fundamental research enquiries will lead to new knowledge and theories in the context of BIM and AEC education

Background
Notable trends in learning and teaching
Challenges in planning and delivering BIM courses
Unique opportunities for BIM and PLM based learning platforms
Development and implementation
What has been implemented so far?
Testing and validation
Conclusion
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