Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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- Curriculum
📘 Course Summary: Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Instructor: Omar Selim
Course Duration: 10 hours
Language: Arabic
Format: Pre-recorded video lectures
Platform: BIMarabia / YouTube
About the Instructor:
Omar Selim is a seasoned BIM expert with over 10 years of experience in Revit, Navisworks, and multidisciplinary coordination in architecture, MEP, and structural disciplines. He has worked in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt on landmark projects including hospitals, museums, and hotels. As the founder of BIMarabia, the first Arabic BIM magazine, he has played a leading role in BIM education and research in the Arab world.
🧱 Course Objective:
To provide a solid foundational understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) — its principles, tools, collaborative methods, and professional roles — with a special focus on Revit, team coordination, and real-world applications in the construction industry.
🔍 Course Overview by Lecture:
Lecture 1: Introduction to BIM
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Explains what BIM is and how it differs from traditional CAD.
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Highlights BIM as a digital, data-rich model that supports all stages of a building’s lifecycle.
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Emphasizes the global adoption of BIM and its strategic importance in modern construction.
Lecture 2: BIM Dimensions (4D, 5D, 6D, etc.)
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Discusses how BIM evolves from 3D modeling to include time (4D), cost (5D), sustainability (6D), and facility management (7D).
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Shows how integrating more dimensions enhances project control, cost estimation, and operational outcomes.
Lecture 3: BIM Workflow & Project Stages
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Maps BIM to the project lifecycle: design, construction, and operation.
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Highlights BIM’s role in reducing risk, improving coordination, and enhancing decision-making at every phase.
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Stresses data-driven processes and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Lecture 4: Teamwork in BIM – Worksharing and Worksets
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Introduces worksharing in Revit, enabling multiple users to work on the same model.
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Explains how worksets organize model elements to support large teams.
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Focuses on permissions, roles, and communication in a collaborative BIM environment.
Lecture 5: BIM Software & the Role of the BIM Manager
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Presents essential BIM software: Revit (modeling), Navisworks (clash detection), Dynamo (automation), and others.
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Defines the responsibilities of a BIM Manager: coordination, model auditing, template creation, and team leadership.
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Touches on the use of coding/scripting to optimize BIM workflows.
🎓 Key Skills Gained:
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Understanding of BIM concepts and global standards
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Practical knowledge of Revit-based teamwork (Worksets, Worksharing)
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Familiarity with BIM dimensions (4D–7D)
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Insight into the professional role of a BIM Manager
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Awareness of software used in BIM workflows
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Appreciation for the value of automation and data integration in construction
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Lecture 1: Understanding Building Information Modeling (BIM)Overview:
This introductory lecture presents a foundational understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM), emphasizing its definition, scope, global adoption, and value in modern construction and design. It positions BIM as a transformative digital methodology used for the comprehensive representation and management of building data -
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Introduction to BIMThe book "The Road to BIM" serves as a comprehensive reference guide for individuals and companies aiming to implement BIM. It defines roles and responsibilities of project members at different stages, provides a framework for BIM-based project execution plans, and aims for successful project implementation using BIM. The guide is free and regularly updated.
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Lecture 2: BIM as a Template – The Philosophy Behind the Model
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This lecture presents BIM not as a mere software tool but as a comprehensive philosophy and methodology that revolutionizes traditional construction workflows. It outlines the historical development, core benefits, and multidimensional capabilities of BIM, while contrasting it with older CAD systems. The session also covers its practical implementation, maturity levels, and the current status of BIM adoption globally and in the Arab world. -
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Lecture 3: BIM Workflows, Implementation & Template Creation
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This lecture explores the operational structure behind BIM, focusing on its workflow methodology, implementation strategies, and the importance of BIM templates. It introduces key management practices, terminologies, and tools required to ensure standardized, efficient BIM delivery within companies. -
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Lecture 4: Building Information Modeling – Team Collaboration (Worksharing & Worksets)
This lecture focuses on the collaborative aspect of BIM, specifically how multiple team members can work on the same project file simultaneously through worksharing and worksets. It introduces the technical and organizational structures that enable teamwork in BIM environments.
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Lecture 5: Navigating BIM Software and Management
This briefing document summarizes the key concepts and themes from Lecture 5, which focuses on the landscape of BIM-related software, the critical role of the BIM Manager, and how programming can enhance BIM workflows and project coordination.
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Lecture 6: BIM Implementation within Organizations
This briefing document summarizes the key insights from Lecture 6, which focuses on the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in companies and institutions. The lecture explores the value of BIM, contrasts it with traditional approaches, highlights global adoption, and provides a practical roadmap for successful integration.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Related Concepts
Detailed Briefing Document: Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Related Concepts
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BIM and AI in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC): A Comprehensive Briefing
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Detailed Briefing Document: BIM, GIS, and Indoor Positioning Systems
Detailed Briefing Document: BIM, GIS, and Indoor Positioning Systems
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BIM: A Comprehensive Overview (Based on the Periodic Table of BIM)
This briefing document summarizes the key themes and important concepts related to Building Information Modeling (BIM), drawing primarily from the provided "Periodic-Table-of-BIM.pdf" excerpts by Omar Salim. The document is structured to mirror the periodic table's organizational principles, covering foundational elements, collaborative aspects, processes, people, technology, standards, resources, and project stages.
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