BIM as a Transformer of Processes

Abstract

The use and implementation of BIM technology, BIM software and BIM processes are still new to the Architect, Engineering and Construction industry. Adopting BIM in a project involves more than just a software update. The processes used in a traditional Two-dimensional-environment is not necessarily possible to adapt in a Three-dimensional BIM environment. The use of BIM has the potential to radically change the structure and dynamics of a project. In our experience, we need to apply the same radical changes on how education for architects, engineers and BIM Technicians are applied. The BIM Technicians Education started up at Oslo Technical College in 2008. [1] The students are construction workers with a vocational certificate and practical experience from the building industry. On order to facilitate the transformation of these former construction workers into skilled BIM Technicians in the AEC industry, we have adopted teach-ing methods often referred to as “Situated Learning” and “Reflective Practice”.