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Bringing BIM to the Field: Reduce Rework with Technology
Learn how to effectively implement BIM in the field. This course covers coordination, safety, fabrication, and reducing rework in the field.
Instructor: Steve Jones
1 hour
1,200 students
Last reviewed 9/2024
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Course Description
This course, "Bringing BIM to the Field," is designed for specialty trade contractors and construction professionals eager to boost their skills with BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology. The course is led by Steve Jones, a senior director at Dodge Data and Analytics, along with Noah Evans from Harrell-Fish Inc.. Both bring vast industry experience and practical insights, ensuring learners receive top-notch training. The course focuses on real-world applications of BIM, helping contractors streamline their projects, reduce errors, and enhance overall productivity.
The course content is structured to provide a clear understanding of how BIM integrates into various construction processes. You'll start by learning about the initial design and planning stages, where architects and engineers use BIM to create detailed models. Next, you'll dive into trade coordination, where you'll see how different teams use BIM to detect clashes and solve problems before work begins on-site. Finally, the course covers practical applications, showing how field teams use BIM data to guide construction, improving accuracy and safety, and reducing costly rework. Each module is packed with actionable insights and practical examples to help you apply what you learn immediately.
By the end of this course, you'll walk away with tangible skills that can transform your construction projects. You'll learn how to connect office and jobsite data seamlessly, manage and reduce rework, and create efficient schedules. Additionally, you'll gain valuable insights into using BIM for better collaboration and communication on the jobsite. This course will increase your confidence in handling BIM tools and ensure you can deliver higher-quality projects with greater certainty. Enroll now to elevate your construction expertise and stay ahead in the industry with cutting-edge BIM practices.
Learning Objectives
Identify how your company's digital transformation compares with industry statistics.
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Assess the benefits of utilizing BIM and related digital technologies.
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Describe the challenges practitioners are facing in expanding the use of BIM for the field.
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Describe the next generation of innovations that continue the digital transformation of the construction industry.
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Learning Level: Intermediate
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Prerequisite Knowledge: Basic understanding of construction management processes and familiarity with basic BIM concepts.
Continuing Education Course Credits
Course Title: Bringing BIM to the Field: Reduce Rework with Technolog
Course Number: GB19_41-092024
Session Number: 1
Curriculum Group Name: AIA Providers
Credit: 1 AIA LU
Course Expiration Date: 09/24/2027
Procore's Continuing Education courses may qualify for continuing education credits with other professional organizations or fulfill state licensing requirements. If you are a member of a different organization, you can download your course completion certificate from your learning profile and report your completion yourself to the organization for potential credit. Please refer to the organization's continuing education requirements for course eligibility information.
AIA CES Provider statement
Procore Technologies is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40108059. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this course help in reducing rework on construction projects?
This course provides detailed insights into how BIM technology can be used to identify and resolve potential issues before they occur on-site. By using BIM for multi-trade coordination and accurate modeling, you can detect clashes and design flaws early, preventing costly errors and rework. The course also includes practical examples and tools that guide you in creating precise installation pathways and efficient schedules, further minimizing the need for rework.
Is this course only for specialty contractors, or is it suitable for general contractors as well?
While the course primarily focuses on the needs and challenges faced by specialty trade contractors, the content is highly relevant for general contractors (GCs) as well. BIM technology benefits all construction professionals by improving project planning, coordination, and execution. General contractors can gain valuable insights into using BIM for multi-trade coordination, efficient scheduling, and reducing rework, making this course beneficial for anyone involved in managing or supervising construction projects.
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Instructors
Steve Jones
Steve Jones is a seasoned expert in the construction industry with over 20 years at Dodge Data and Analytics, where he leads the Industry Insights Research team. He conducts, analyzes, and publishes world-class research on the most compelling trends in the global design and construction industry. Steve is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, a prolific writer for industry publications, and a judge for numerous awards programs. With prior experience as a principal at Burt Hill (now Stantec) and as Vice President at Primavera Systems, Steve's extensive expertise in BIM, strategic planning, and industry vision makes him a trusted authority in the field.
