BIM: from sketch to digital twin

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Approx. 27 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to create a Building Information Model (BIM) from scratch and turn it into a digital twin with this comprehensive course. Gain practical experience in using software tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and Recap to create 3D models, generate construction documentation, and analyze data.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the key concepts and principles of BIM and digital twins
  • Learn how to create 3D models using Revit and other software tools
  • Generate construction documentation, perform clash detection and analysis, and manage project data

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to create a BIM from scratch and turn it into a digital twin
  • Proficiency in using software tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and Recap
  • Knowledge of clash detection, construction documentation, and project data management

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of architecture, engineering, or construction
  • Access to software tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and Recap

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Quizzes and assessments

Similar Courses

  • BIM Fundamentals
  • Revit Architecture for Beginners
  • Digital Twin Technology

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Notable People in This Field

  • Architect and BIM Expert
  • Architect and BIM Researcher

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Description

If you want to master the basic tools of the modern design and civil engineer and to look into the future of architectural design, construction and maintenance of buildings, this course is for you. Building information models and digital twins became a necessity in planning, design, building design and building operations.

Outline

  • BIM Concept
  • Course Introduction
  • BIM Concept
  • 1.1 Revit and Navisworks installation
  • 2.1 Revit start screen
  • 2.2 Main panels
  • 2.3 Navigation
  • Welcome to the course. Syllabus
  • Introductory survey
  • Join us
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Get access and download Revit and Navisworks
  • Revit setup and interface
  • Test. Module 1
  • Building Information Modeling
  • Building Information Modeling. Introduction
  • Building Information Modeling.Architectural model
  • 3.1 Adaptives start
  • 3.2 Areas
  • 3.3 Grids and levels
  • 3.4 Wall creation
  • 3.5 Doors and Windows
  • 3.6 Floor creation
  • 3.7 Roof creation
  • 3.8 Foundations
  • 3.9 Ceilings
  • 3.10 Columns
  • 3.11 Railings
  • 3.12 Stair creation
  • 3.13 Furniture and components
  • 3.14 Model in context
  • 3.15 Room creation
  • Building Information Modeling. Creation a site around the building
  • 4.1 Link to the file with the architectural model
  • 4.2 Toposurface creation
  • 4.3 Toposurface using floors
  • 4.4 Сreation of the finished model
  • Building Information Modeling. MEP systems design
  • 5.1 Link to the file with the architectural model
  • 5.2 MEP principles
  • 5.3 Ducts creation
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Building model development
  • Toposurface creation
  • MEP projecting
  • Basic work with BIM-Information
  • Basic work with BIM-Information. Introduction
  • Basic work with BIM-Information. Schedules
  • 6.1 Schedule types
  • 6.2 Schedule creation
  • 6.3 Schedule of doors
  • 6.4 Material Takeoff
  • Basic work with BIM-Information. Preparation of drawings
  • 7.1 Dimensions
  • 7.2 Tagging
  • 7.3 View properties and templates
  • 7.4 Sections
  • 7.5 Sheets
  • Basic work with BIM-Information. Project presentation
  • 8.1 Setting up views
  • 8.2 Rendering in Revit
  • 8.3 Stereopanorama
  • 8.4 Twinmotion render
  • 8.5 Render examples
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Schedule
  • Sheets formation
  • Model visualization
  • Coordination, Management and Quality Control
  • Coordination, Management and Quality Control. Introduction
  • Coordination, Management and Quality Control. Project coordination
  • 9.1 Project coordination
  • 9.2 Monitorng and collaboration
  • Coordination, Management and Quality Control. Quality control in Navisworks
  • 10.1 Navisworks project creation
  • 10.2 Navisworks views
  • 10.3 Navisworks Review features
  • 10.4 Navisworks Clash detective
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Project coordination
  • Navisworks Clash detective
  • Test. Module 4
  • Advanced BIM tools
  • Advanced BIM tools. Introduction
  • Advanced BIM tools. Programming in Dynamo
  • 11.1 Dynamo wall script
  • 11.2 Dynamo beams script
  • 11.3 Dynamo player
  • Advanced BIM tools. BIM360
  • 12.1 BIM 360 concept
  • 12.2 BIM 360 Docs
  • 12.3 BIM 360 Design
  • 12.4 BIM 360 Build
  • 12.5 BIM 360 Analytics
  • Advanced BIM tools. 4D modeling in Navisworks
  • 13.1 Navisworks 4D logic
  • 13.2 Navisworks 4D Schedule
  • 13.3 Schedule setting up
  • 13.4 Schedule update in Navisworks
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Additional reading materials
  • Programming in Dynamo
  • BIM 360
  • Schedule in Navisworks
  • Digital twins of buildings
  • 14.1 As built model
  • 14.2 Digital twins of buildings
  • 14.3 Project Dasher
  • Congratulations
  • Final survey
  • Digital twins
  • Test. Module 6

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to create a 3D digital twin of a building using BIM from SketchUp. This course has received great reviews from users who appreciate its comprehensive and practical approach to learning BIM. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the instructor's ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive and practical approach to learning BIM.
  • Instructor explains complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
  • Great for beginners and intermediate level learners.
  • Hands-on exercises and projects to apply what you've learned.
  • Flexible schedule and self-paced learning.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic.
  • Course content can be repetitive at times.
  • Lack of interaction with the instructor and other learners.
  • Some technical issues with the platform and software used.
  • Limited focus on advanced BIM techniques.
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
Alexander Vysotskiy, Korshunova Olga, Julia Zolotova
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
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