RedVector RV-10653

Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Contractors

Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Contractors

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10653

SME: Charles Eastman

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
Utilizing BIM technology has major advantages for construction that save time and money. An accurate building model benefits all members of the project team, allowing for a smoother and better planned construction process that reduces the potential for errors and conflicts. This course explains how a contractor can obtain these benefits and what changes to construction processes are desirable.
 
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Discuss the various types of contractors and how BIM can provide benefits for their specific needs
  • Describe the application of BIM as related to constructability analysis and clash detection
  • Discuss the role BIM can play in quantity takeoff and cost estimating
  • Describe how BIM can affect construction analysis and planning and integration with cost and schedule control and other management functions
  • Identify how BMI can affect offsite fabrication and the verification, guidance, and tracking of construction activities
  • Discuss the contractual and organizational changes needed to exploit the benefits of BIM and its implementation in a construction company
State Licenses
FL - Contractor, Certified (General - 0611000)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0611000)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0611000)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0611000)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
Professional Organizations
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Building Operator Certification - BOC - Certification (General)