International BIM Manager - digital construction management in a multinational environment, Postgraduate studies

Why study digital construction management in a multinational environment at WSB Merito University?

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The programme is the result of cooperation between WSB Merito Universities from all over Poland.

You will gain new knowledge and skills, thanks to classes delivered in a hybrid format. Some of the classes will be held in the traditional form in lecture halls, and some will be held online on the MS Teams platform. You will attend classes according to a fixed schedule of conventions.

Classes are conducted in English. The necessary knowledge of English by the participants of the classes: at least at the B2 level.

Participants:

Studies are aimed at those working in or wanting to work in international, multilingual environments, i.e.:

architects, MEP engineers structural engineers and surveyor engineers.
design and construction managers, team leaders,
investors’ representatives from public and private sectors.
facility managers representing building owners in different sectors and organisations managing buildings and infrastructure.
other professionals looking to expand their knowledge of BIM.

You will learn how to:

define BIM strategy in multinational organisations
prepare for BIM standardization
create key documents to support BIM processes,
use tools to help coordinate and manage information
build teams and conform to collaboration rules
coordinate & validate BIM models on different stages of information delivery
exchange data using open BIM standards

Main goals of the study

preparing participants for a position of BIM Manager/BIM coordinator in international entities, on a designer’s, contractor’s or client’s side.
broadening knowledge of BIM tools and processes
preparing participants for active involvement in project procurement and execution in an international environment, in accordance with multinational norms and standards (i.e. ISO 19650)

Tuition fee

		Tuition fee
12 installments	I year	948 zł ~~1015~~ zł (12 x 948 zł)
10 installments	I year	1045 zł ~~1125~~ zł (10 x 1045 zł)
2 installments	I year	5225 zł ~~5625~~ zł (2 x 5225 zł))
1 installment	I year	10450 zł ~~11250~~ zł (1 x 10450 zł)

Contact:

If you are interested in this direction and want to learn more about recruitment issues (such as the number of available places or deadlines for submitting documents), please contact our recruitment office:

e-mail: rekrutacja-sp@wsb.poznan.pl

Phone: 61 655 33 00 532 795 478

Infoline: 61 635 00 31

On the other hand, in matters of content (e.g., class schedule or study program), contact us directly - dsp@wsb.poznan.pl

Program partners

We work with many companies, thanks to which we adjust the curriculum to the requirements of the specific industries.

Key program features

BIM – introduction to basics – Lecture – 9h

History and current state of BIM methodology.
The role of BIM in the investment process.
BIM Model as a main project information container.
BIM as an information modelling process throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
Digital construction and key aspects of BIM methods.
International standards.

BIM implementation strategy – Lecture – 9h

BIM as a standardisation and managerial process.
The human aspect in the implementation of BIM in multinational teams.
The role of a manager in international design and construction of project setup.
Introduction to working in an international environment –g. cultural differences in the BIM Manager’s role.

BIM as a standardisation subject – Lecture – 9h

Areas and scope of standardisation.
BIM in accordance with ISO 19650.
Procuring and executing projects following ISO 19650.
Practical terms of standards implementation.
BIM Management as an additional managerial layer of the projects.

Advanced aspects of BIM implementation – Lecture – 9h

Implementing Appointing Party’s BIM following Penn State BIM Guide for owners.
BIM process in investment.
Asset Breakdown Structure.
Information Requirements.
Implementation strategy – key aspects for Appointing Party.
Legal aspects of BIM in contracts.
Information protocol as a foundation in the process.

Specifics of BIM implementation in an international environment – Lecture – 9h

Role of a BIM team in the company.
Roles and responsibilities in various, new positions.
Basic processes of model creation and maintenance.
Documents and data sources for projects in BIM.

BIM vs modern project management – Lecture – 9h

BIM manager’s role in the international and native process of project management.
Lean and Agile Construction Management – how this goes with BIM – tools and practices.

Model standardisation – Laboratory – 9h

Parameterization and standardisation of library components.
Quality assurance process. LOD/LOI, MIDP and MPDT.
IFC exports.

BIM in design team – Laboratory – 9h

Design team with BIM – organisation and management.
CAD/BIM Standards and configuration of the environment.
Software ecosystem.
Competencies and scope of responsibilities for BIM team members.
Responsibilities Matrix RACI.

BIM Open formats – Laboratory – 9h

Basics of OpenBIM. IFC – definition, geometry properties and data.
Benefits and use.
Classes, Hierarchy, Schemes, Formats of IFC.
Mapping tables.
Exporting to and importing from IFC. Viewers – capabilities and capacities, benefits and drawbacks. MVD – definition, practical examples.
BCF – project information exchange format.

Model coordination – Laboratory – 9h

Internal and external coordination and interoperability of BIM models.
Auditing process and verification methods.
Basic coordination workflows for checking position, clash detection, information quality.
Clash reports – avoiding, preventing, searching, resolving.

Design process management using CDE – Laboratory – 9h

Processes in CDE – from WIP to Shared.
Administrating, configuring, managing, and supervising CDE.
Creating roles and assigning responsibilities for groups.
Functions of CDE – file registry, communication, coordination, management.
Tracking changes using CDE.
Naming convention – linking with MIDP and TIPD.

Investment process management using CDE – Laboratory – 9h

Advanced CDEs and their functions.
Files registry, mailing, communication, processes management.
Administrating the platform.
Additional functions – costs, models, bids, reports, data mining, business analytics.
Different platforms comparison.

BIM models on site – Laboratory – 9h

Use of BIM Models in the construction process.
Information source for 4D and 5D.
Classification for systems, products and components.
Project lifecycle.
Quantity and Time schedules as Model exports.

BIM models for Facility Management – Laboratory – 9h

Asset Information Management.
Practical terms for using COBie standard.
Export, management and data verification.
Use of business analysis.
National BIM Object Standard.
NBS BIM Toolkit for facility management.
Information processes organisation on mega-projects.

Advanced Techniques of BIM Management – Laboratory – 9h

Processes standardisation as per case studies.
Mapping processes, setting up and prioritizing goals and BIM purposes.
BIM/GIS Activators.

Appointing party BIM – Laboratory – 9h

BIM goals vs appointment description in international contracts.
AIR, OIR, PIR in international projects.
Contract changes considering BIM aspect.
EIR case study.
Role of communication in international BIM – exercising

Appointed Party BIM – designer and contractor – Laboratory – 9h

Pre and Post contractual BEP Role, form, goals, responsibilities, technical details of and in BEP.
BIM Manager and BIM Coordinator as described in BEP.
PIM and CDE setup.
MPDT and Content Plan.