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MASTER in BIM in Design and Project Management

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Presentation

The BIM (Building Information Modelling) methodology is one of the key tools in the overall development policies in civil engineering and construction, driving digitalisation in the sector and partnerships between all the stakeholders involved, from designers to the end users of a project throughout its life cycle from the design phase to exploiting or dismantling it.

Having a multidimensional virtual environment which centralises all the project information implies optimum use of the information created, minimises losses and redundancy, improves communication and thereby reduces costs and timeframes. In BIM methodology, geometric representation (3D) of the project is based on data and can be associated with execution times according to sequential planning of the different development phases (4D), updated costs of the items which the project is made up of and its state in real time (5D), environmental information which conditions the projects (6D) or aspects related to maintaining the different components and equipment it is made up of (7D).

BIM is proving to be a real revolution in the civil engineering world just as it has been in architecture where BIM was initially first used over 3 decades ago and this can be seen in programmes like ArchiCAD, AllPlan or MiniCAD or even the revolution marked by CAD.

In this context, in 2014 the European Parliament put forward EU Directive 2014/24 on public procurements by establishing the need to use electronic systems (media and tools for modelling building data) in processes for procuring works, services and supplies from September 2018. Although the Directive does not make it mandatory to use BIM methodology, it does urge member states to take the pertinent measures to gradually implement it in all projects in which public funds have been used.

In South America many countries have already started implementing BIM in the construction and civil engineering sector. In 2017 Brazil set up the Strategic Committee for implementing BIM (CE-BIM) and a Technical Support Group (CAT-BIM) with 6 ad hoc groups which deal with specific topics. In 2019 in Peru a decree which contained the provisions for gradually integrating BIM into public projects (BIM Plan Peru) was published, and in Argentina the deadline for adopting BIM has been set for 2025.

The international obligation to use BIM methodology in Public Tenders imminently means professionals trained in using it are required, who can handle current software, have mastered the methodology and will be aware that BIM is more than just software. The aim of the Masters in BIM Project Design and Management (60 ECTS credits) is to guide and train students in the terms described previously, and thereby help them stand out from the competition which is crucial for their future.

               Building Information Modeling

Structure

The Masters in BIM Project Design and Management is made up of 5 blocks or modules which come to a total of 60 ECTS credits and the BIM Modelling Specialism course for Civil Works (30 ECTS) can be taken on its own separately from the other Masters:

Cartel con el plan de estudios del Máster en BIM

  • Project Management (6 ECTS)

  • Project work: Draft for Managing Communication and Land Routes (6 ECTS)

In this block students become familiar with the typical procedure for making a draft and are introduced to the fundamental concepts of Project Management. The block is carried out between September and December and whose end result is a draft of the works for a transportation line and locating a new urban/industrial development. The basic conditions for the project are identified and the necessary structures for building the line are located as well as its sanitation/supply/drainage needs.

  • Introduction to BIM Methodology, Creation of DTMs and Standardisation (2 ECTS)

  • Tools for Coordinating, Visualising and Integrating BIM (3 ECTS)

  • BIM Modelling Tools (3 ECTS)

  • Structures (3 ECTS)

  • Transportation Works (4 ECTS)

  • Hydraulic Works (3 ECTS)

  • Urban Services (3 ECTS)

  • Management: 4D and 5D (4 ECTS)

  • Project Management using BIM CDE, BEP and EIR (5 ECTS)

Block II consists in 9 subjects which introduce the basic concepts, definitions and features of BIM methodology. The traditional standards are presented as are the software most typically used in different areas of civil engineering. After the tools block, there is a section on Project Management using BIM methodology, in which a Common Data Environment (CDE) is worked with and a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is created for a project from the Employer Information Requirements (EIR).

This block is taught sequentially between January and May, from Mondays to Fridays (maximum of 4 days per week) in the afternoons and evenings from 4pm to 8pm and is largely practical. This module is also offered as a Specialist Course and can be taken separately from the rest of the Masters.

  • Implementing BIM in Project Design and Management (6 ECTS)

In this third block (June) BIM methodology is applied to a civil engineering project from the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) made in the previous module. The students are split into groups by specialism (Transport/Town planning/Hydraulics/Structures/Management/Coordination) and are given different roles, just as in the real world and BIM is given precedence above software. Each specialism is given the tasks needed to make a virtual version of the Draft developed in module I (2 ECTS), define the construction project (2 ECTS) and subsequently manage time and expenses (2 ECTS). This block is totally practical.

  • Internships (6 ECTS)

Students must carry out an Internship according to the UCLM rules on this and in which they shall apply the knowledge and skills acquired in a real project at a Company. To do so, students shall have individual personal tutorials. This shall be carried out from June to August and is completely practical.

  • End of Masters Thesis (6 ECTS)
Students must carry out an End of Masters Thesis derived from the work carried out in the previous module in which they must show they have effectively acquired the competences and skills taught. The period for carrying this out shall be from June to September and is completely practical.

Study plan

  • Basic Concepts in BIM Methodology
  •  Standard Formats in BIM at Present and in the Future
  • BIM and the Company
  • Obtaining Data for Carrying out Digital Models of Land
  • Using QGIS for Making Digital Models of Land

  • Introduction to Infraworks and General Programme Management
  • Roads and Railways in Infraworks
  • Bridges, Tunnels and Drainage in Infraworks
  • Introduction to Sketch-Up
  • Sketch-Up: Main tools and for Design
  • Sketch-Up: Tools for Changing and Auxiliary ones
  • Sketch-Up: Output and Data Export Tools
  • Introduction to Federated Models
  • Introduction to REVIT. Tools (I)
  • Tools (II) Planning
  • Tools (III) Documentation (I)
  • Organisation. Parametric family
  • Topography. Phases. Visualisation
  • Group work. Documentation (II)
  • DYNAMO: Programming (I)
  • DYNAMO: Programming (II)
  • Introduction to REVIT Structure. Modelling (I)
  • REVIT Structure: Modelling (II) Analytical modelling. Frame
  • REVIT Structure: Modelling (III) Documentation
  • Introduction to TEKLA Structures
  • Basic Modelling with Tekla
  • Advanced Modelling with Tekla
  • Basic Management of ISTRAM, Managing Surfaces and the Ground
  • ISTRAM: Cross Sections and Gradients
  • ISTRAM: Elevation and Design
  • ISTRAM: BIM Tab
  • ISTRAM: Interoperability, Importing/Exporting and Settings
  • ISTRAM: Latest News ISTRAM- BIM, Signposting and Structures
  • ISTRAM: Latest news ISTRAM- BIM, Signposting and Structures
  • Introduction to Points, Surfaces, Plots and Grading in Civil 3D
  • CIVIL 3D: Channels, Ground Plan and Elevation View, Standard Cross Sections (Assemblies) and Creation of Civil Works
  • CIVIL 3D: Channels, Alterations of Sections, Auxiliary Works and Drainage
  • CIVIL 3D: Channels, Ground plan; Dams, Ground Alignment Plan
  • CIVIL 3D: Dams, Standard Cross Sections, Creating Civil Works and Ground Plans
  • CIVIL 3D: Introduction to Pipe Networks
  • Introduction to SIG/BIM in Town Planning: City Information Modelling (CIM)
  • CityCAD: Town Planning and Urban Parameters
  • Urban/CityEngine: Integrating SIG/BIM into Urban Design
  • Istram: Applying BIM to Town Planning Projects
  • Supply Networks with Urbano
  • Sanitation Networks with Urbano
  • Basic Management of PRESTO
  • REVIT in Managing Costs and Measurements
  • Combination of REVIT/PRESTO/COST IT
  • SYNCHRO: Schedule planning
  • SYNCHRO: Planning costs
  • SYNCHRO: 3D Visualisation
  • Presenting Case Study
  • Introduction to CDE (Common Data Environment): Users and Roles
  • BIM Client Requirements: EIR
  • BIM Precontractual Execution Plan
  • BIM Execution Plan
  • BIM Execution Plan: Practical Case
  • Justification for Carrying out the project
  • Analysis of Land Conditions: Infrastructures
  • Analysis of Land Conditions: Environment
  • Analysis of Land Conditions: Geology/Geotechnical
  • Determination of Land Corridors Analysis and Selection of the Alternative
  • Basic Concepts of Geometrical Road Layouts. Regulation 3.1.IC.
  • Designing Geometrical Road Layouts
  • Other Points to Consider when Designing Road Layouts: Coordination, Drainage and Land Movement
  • Selecting and Designing Road Surfaces
  • Designing Intersections and Junctions
  • Detailed Analysis of the Study Area
  • General Proposal: Industrial Management
  • Proposal in detail: Urban Design of Sector
  • Introduction: Processes in Project Management
  • Managing Scope
  • Time and Expenses Management
  • Managing Quality and Human Resources
  • Risk Management
  • Managing acquisitions
  • Managing Integration, Stakeholders and Communications
  • Tutoring on Carrying out Coordination Tasks
  • Tutoring on Implementing BIM: Transports
  • Tutoring on Implementing BIM: Town Planning
  • Tutoring on Implementing BIM: Hydraulics
  • Tutoring on Implementing BIM: Structures Group
  • Support for Defining the Construction Project
  • Support for Time and Expenses Management
  • Internship Periods at Participating Companies
  • Presential/Online Tutoring for Carrying out Work Independently
  • Preparing Internship Report
  • Presenting Internship Work
  • Independent Student Work for Submitting the Deliverable Documents Requested
  • Presential/Online Tutoring for Carrying out Work Independently
  • Preparing the Report
  • Presenting the Course Work

Teaching staff

Álvaro Galán Alguacil

Full Professor at University.

David Sánchez Ramos

Associate Doctorate Professor.

NAME AND SURNAMES

INSTITUTION

CATEGORY

DEGREE

ANTONIO JOSE ARRIETA CAMACHO

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Asociate Professor

Civil Engineer

LUCIA BALMASEDA SOLERA

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Asociate Professor

Civil Engineer

JOSE MARIA CORONADO TORDESILLAS

University of Castilla-La Mancha

University Professor

Doctor

SARAI DIAZ GARCIA

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University 

Doctor

ÁLVARO GALÁN ALGUACIL

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University

Doctor

MARIA INMACULADA GALLEGO GINER

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University 

Doctor

JOSE ANTONIO LOZANO GALANT

University of Castilla-La Mancha

University Professor

Doctor

MARIA AMPARO MOYANO ENRIQUEZ DE SALAMANCA

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University 

Doctor

ROCIO PORRAS SORIANO

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Associate Doctorate Professor

Doctor

ANA MARIA RIVAS ALVAREZ

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University 

Doctor

MARIA RITA RUIZ FERNANDEZ

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University

Doctor

DAVID SÁNCHEZ RAMOS

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Associate Doctorate Professor

Doctor

SANTOS SANCHEZ-CAMBRONERO GARCIA-MORENO

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University

Doctor

DAVID VALVERDE CANTERO

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Asociate Professor

Masters

ANGEL YUSTRES REAL

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Full Professor at University 

Doctor

NAME AND SURNAMES

INSTITUTION

CATEGORY

PABLO ANDRÉS ARAYA SANTELICES

Novobeam Ingeniería Ltda.

Civil Engineering

FRANCISCO CUADRUPANI

ARCOBIM

Architectural Technician

ANTONIO LÓPEZ NIEVES

Grupo ANRO

Civil Engineering

FIDEL LOZANO GALANT

YNSMAN Inspecciones y Servicios de Ingeniería para Infraestructuras SL

Architectural

JAIME MARTÍN-GIL ARROYO

CuBIM

Building Engineer

ÁNGEL VÍCTOR SERNA FERNÁNDEZ

CORE - Project Construction Management

Architectural

ROSA UREÑA BOLAÑOS

TPF Getinsa-Euroestudios

Civil Engineering

Further information

The VII edition of the Masters in Project Design and Management BIM shall last 13 months from 9th September 2024 until 24th October 2025, in the afternoons and evenings from 4pm to 8pm (GTM+01, maximum of 4 afternoons and evenings per week).

 

Start Date

End Date

Preregistration

Del 01/07/2024

Al 01/09/2024

Publication Accepted

El 03/09/2024

 

Enrolment

Del 03/09/2024

Al 09/09/2024

Teaching

Del 09/09/2024

Al 24/10/2025

Modality: Online* or Semi-presential. The full Masters can be taken with the online modality* following live or pre-recorded classes. The last subject in which the methodology shall be applied to a real case study (June 2025) can be taken online or presentially.

* The subjects " PROJECT MANAGEMENT"and "DRAFT FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION AND LAND ROUTES" are presential (September to December). Only in the event there are enough students interested in taking the full Masters in BIM and are not simultaneously taking the Masters in Civil Engineering, 2 groups shall be made for these subjects, so one of them can be the online modality.

Venue (presential classes): Higher Technical School of Civil Engineering. Edificio Politécnico, Avenida Camilo José Cela, s/n, 13071- Ciudad Real.

Number of places: 25

Study load: 600 Hours.

Methodology: Practical, applied directly to real cases.

Specialisation Degree: A University of Castilla-La Mancha degree shall be given to those who regularly attend classes and complete the work from the subjects in each block. The tasks in block II shall be carried out as a group and the students shall play the role of Company consultant to carry out the project.  

Academic material: apart from the classes (live or pre-recorded) the participants in the Masters shall have access to academic material and support during the course, and use of the UCLM university facilities for the presential (optional) part, libraries, computer room, Wi-Fi connection at the university campuses, etc. During the course students can access the specialised bibliographical resources for each subject and the UCLM database.

  • Final year Civil Engineering Students
  • Engineers and Civil Engineering Infrastructure Managers
  • Managers and public representatives concerned with planning, managing and coordinating civil infrastructures
  • Academics, professors and researchers interested in managing, designing and maintaining infrastructures
  • Officials and Managers from civil engineering and planning institutions
  • Experts from Civil engineering companies (managers, builders...)

Further information on the Masters, the pre-registration process and enrolment:

Enrolment fees:

50 €/ECTS – 3000 € Full Masters, 1500 € Specialism Course

Payment in instalments (2 instalments)

Deadline for 2nd instalment: from 14/02/2025 to 28/02/2025

Amount 2nd instalment: 1500 € Full Masters, 750 € Specialism Course

 

Discounts:

  • 50% discount for students simultaneously enrolled in the 2nd year of University Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the full Masters degree in BIM.

  • 10% discount for UCLM graduates both for students enrolled in the full Masters and in the Specialism course.

Payments:

  • By bank transfer. Any banking fees shall be covered by the ordering party. If the transfer amount falls during the transaction process as a result of applying banking fees, and therefore the full academic fee is not paid, the difference must be paid on arrival in Spain.

  • By Paypal/credit card by means of a payment gateway (one must register for this). Any banking fees must be met by the ordering party. The fees shown on the platform already include the commissions our bank charges.

Contact

E.T.S. Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos
Edificio Politécnico, Avenida Camilo José Cela, 2
CP 13701 Ciudad Real (España)
Teléfono: 926 295 351 / 926 295 396
Correo electrónico: caminos.cr@uclm.es

 

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