Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into Core Courses within a Curriculum: A Case Study

This paper discusses a case study of a teaching and learning approach for integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into a core course within a Construction Management (CM) curriculum. The paper presents a detailed study of the experience and lessons learned from introducing a project model into a Methods Analysis course in the curriculum of the Construction Management Department at California State University, Chico. The author illustrates how the introduction of BIM helped Faculty deliver more realistic project-based courses. In particular, the author analyzes a new model-based Methods Analysis course that allowed students to learn how to use BIM software, while applying construction concepts to real-world, project-based assignments. The paper presents evidence that integrating BIM allowed the instructor to design and implement a course that utilized more realistic assignments to simulate real-world project planning activities and helped students to improve their BIM skills.

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