- Title
- Use of BIM at higher learning institutions : Evaluating the level of implementation and development of BIM at built environment schools in South Africa
- Creator
- Pillay, Nischolan, Musonda, Innocent, Makabate, Choeu
- Subject
- BIM, AEC, Education
- Date
- 2018
- Type
- Conference proceedings
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10210/279302
- Identifier
- uj:29992
- Identifier
- Citation: Pillay, N., Musonda, I. & Makabate, C. 2018. Use of BIM at higher learning institutions : Evaluating the level of implementation and development of BIM at built environment schools in South Africa.
- Description
- Abstract: The introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry (AEC) has completely revolutionized how we design and construct buildings. BIM shows significant positive changes for the consulting industry in terms of reducing errors, understanding buildings, realistic visualization, clash detection amongst other remarkable features. However, BIM is an ongoing course of complex processes and it is important that users are kept in the loop of new concepts, processes and workflows. Universities, the world over are making concerted efforts to introduce and implement BIM education for their built environment courses as it has become a component of a professionals practical training. However, it is necessary to determine at what level BIM education is being implemented at educational institutions. This research explores how South African built environment schools have implemented BIM in their teaching syllabus and level of implementation. Data was collected using questionnaires from representatives at built environment schools or departments in the public universities. Findings reveal that there is some usage of 2D and 3D CAD in design modules at some universities. However results suggest very little implementation of BIM methods and processes in many universities. This research will be useful for the AEC industry in terms of judging the level of education in the BIM spectrum and can assist with future training of professionals, regarding BIM.
- Language
- English
- Rights
- ©2018, authors
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