BIM Foundations and Strategic Overview
- Introductory course on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and UK BIM Framework.
- Provides essential knowledge on digital information management in the built environment.
- Learn about the strategic value of information management in construction.
- Understand the role of COBie and open data in asset information delivery.
- Recognize how BIM supports strategic asset management and long-term value.
Overview
This introductory course on Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers a practical overview of BIM, the UK BIM Framework, and ISO 19650. It aims to provide essential knowledge on how digital information management enhances outcomes in the built environment. Learning outcomes include understanding the strategic value of information management, familiarity with UK BIM Framework and ISO 19650 standards, appreciation of COBie and open data, recognition of BIM's role in asset management, and understanding the importance of digital transformation in construction and infrastructure sectors.
Who should attend
Open to all – ideal for anyone seeking a general introduction to BIM, including professionals new to the built environment, students, administrative staff, clients, policy makers, and senior leaders wanting a high-level overview.
Course Content
BIM Foundations and Strategic Overview, introductory course offering a clear and practical overview of Building Information Modelling (BIM), the UK BIM Framework, and ISO 19650. It provides essential knowledge for anyone looking to understand how digital information management supports better outcomes in the built environment.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the principles and strategic value of information management in the built environment.
- Gain familiarity with the UK BIM Framework and the ISO 19650 series of standards.
- Appreciate the role of COBie and open data in structured asset information delivery.
- Recognise how BIM supports strategic asset management and long-term value.
- Understand the need for digital transformation across construction and infrastructure sectors.
Who Should Attend
Additional Information
Attending this training course contributes towards your achievement of the Certificate for BIM – a unique award that proves you have received the training and guidance necessary to be able to implement the ISO 19650 series and the UK BIM Framework in your organisation. It is rewarded to delegates who have attended and successfully completed this course and the BIM Implementation – putting people first training, which naturally builds on the knowledge attained during this 2-day course.
Steven Eglinton
BSc (Hons), FRGS, FBCS, FBCart.S, MIoD, MPWI, ICE Certificate for BIM
Steven is a digital transformation, information and asset management specialist with over 25 years’ experience across infrastructure, rail engineering, government property, renewable energy, nuclear energy, water infrastructure, disaster risk modelling, the built environment, environmental sectors and many more.
He focuses on large-scale digital transformation, change management (including training) and Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) strategies – including system integration, enterprise architecture and Common Data Environment (CDE) implementation. His expertise includes engineering and technical information management, geospatial and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins and information governance.
Steven is an industry leader in digital and information management. He has created and delivered training courses to thousands of professionals over the last decade. He is a Principal Tutor for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and delivers Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital asset management training for the British Standards Institution (BSI), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
He has held senior leadership, advisory and strategic roles with the World Bank, WSP, Skanska, and United Kingdom Government departments such as the Cabinet Office and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Steven has also chaired and contributed to groups including BIM4Infrastructure UK (part of the UK BIM Alliance), the Business Information Systems Group at the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Asset Management Special Interest Group at the Association for Geographic Information (AGI).
