Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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From £1292.50 + VAT
Overview
The rise of BIM and digital tech has revolutionized project delivery in construction, shifting the required managerial skills. Project managers now play a vital role in advocating BIM benefits to clients and stakeholders, guiding its strategic application, and demonstrating expertise in project execution. BIM managers must grasp project lifecycle information needs, establish effective information management processes, and foster collaborative environments for optimal BIM utilization.
Course format
This is an online course that you can study in your own time.
There are seven modules with an exam at the end of the course. In each module, you have access to eLearning, reading, a case study, and a quiz. You also have access to live online consolidation sessions, where a tutor will take you through the module, case study and any tricky elements of learning.
Each module is expected to take you one month. You are given a further two months to complete your exam and any further outstanding work. After this time the course will end and you will no longer have access to these materials.
| Module | Name | Content |
| Introduction | Introduction to BIM | Explores BIM basics and industry drivers, business cases, benefits across project stages, and defines key BIM terms from ISO 19650 Glossary. |
| Module 1 | Transition to ISO 19650 | Covers BIM according to ISO 19650 and successful adoption outcomes, changes in transitioning to ISO 19650, information management maturity stages, BIM standards in a global context, authoring a BIM briefing paper for organizations. |
| Module 2 | Assessment and Need | Developing client requirements, key BIM information requirements, information management functions, benefits of a Common Data Environment (CDE), digital security requirements under ISO 19650-5, and open and interoperable solutions. |
| Module 3 | Invitation to Tender and Tender Response |
Information requirement elements and best practices, EIRs and compiling tender info, key BIM documents' impact on procurement, tender response requirements, supply chain assessment rationale, and the value of pre- appointment BEPs. |
| Module 4 | Appointment and Mobilization |
The impact of procurement routes on roles, the necessity of the lead appointed party's EIR, pre -appointment BEPs, collaborative information production approaches, and key elements of the delivery team's mobilization plan. |
| Module 5 | Information Production and Planning |
Project information standards and production methods, information model components, information delivery plans, responsibility matrices, open solutions, model review procedures, and BIM's contributions to energy efficiency and sustainability optimization. |
| Module 6 | Information Model Delivery and Project Close-out |
BIM deliverable handover, measuring performance, handover protocols, COBie, post-handover reports, and the purpose of Government Soft Landings. |
| Module 7 | BIM for Operations | Define the Asset Information Model per ISO 19650-3, interpret operational stage information requirements, CDE processes, CAFM and other FM systems, and BIM's future with Industry 4.0 technologies. |
Learning outcomes
- Consider the business case for BIM on any project, taking into account benefits, drivers, functionality and characteristics of a good BIM model
- Interpret key changes in the transition to ISO 19650 and how these changes impact on existing activities and processes
- Create an Exchange Information Requirement (EIR) and BIM Execution Plan (BEP) including the process, content, production and evaluation
- Recognise contractual requirements and commercial data of BIM models, and define the inputs and outputs to be expected at each stage of the project lifecycle
- Identify the relevant technology that supports BIM in one or more of the following: geo-spatial, design, cost, time and facilities management environments (CDE, etc.)
- Recognise how BIM requirements can be implemented within the project legal, procurement and tendering framework and to review global examples in practice
- Comprehend how BIM can contribute to energy efficiency, carbon assessment, sustainable environment and manage the processes required to optimise these outcomes
Meet the trainers
Laura McCrossan
Developer Sector Lead, Real Estate Digital | Senior Consultant, Turner & Townsend
Laura is a BIM specialist with 15 years experience in the construction industry, with involvement in a wide range of multi-disciplinary construction projects across the UK over a variety of sectors, including Healthcare, Education and Heritage. Laura has a robust knowledge of BIM and experience in the creation, implementation and management of digital strategies to support a clients’ BIM goals and asset management objectives. She also has experience working as part of both a Design Team and Contractor, so has a solid understanding of the benefits and challenges faced by each party on a project in the implementation of BIM.
Niall Murphy
Principal Consultant, Real Estate Digital, Turner & Townsend
Niall is a strong proponent of digitally enabled design, construct and operation strategies having worked across an extensive range of the UK’s most innovative projects. Niall has successfully applied his knowledge of information management and BIM technologies to help clients define, communicate, and deliver against the digital and information needs of their projects. He is skilled at developing strategies to overcome the challenges faced when the client or delivery team are encountering BIM and information management processes for the first time. He has guided an architecture studio through the BRE certification for BIM Level 2. Previously, Niall has guest lectured at Queen’s University Belfast, helping to deliver elements of the MSc BIM Project Management course.
Download the course guide
Published date: 27 November 2023
See what previous attendees say
“BIM training is typically closely linked to technology. However, the RICS Certificate in BIM was dedicated to the process and sought to present these processes in accordance with ISO 19650 standards.”
Marcus Vinícius Granadeiro Corrêa
CEO, Construtivo.com (Brazil)
“I am an Information Manager looking to further my BIM knowledge as I aim to move my career in that direction. I found the course and supporting materials easily accessible, with plenty of information provided to enhance our understanding of each module. Modules 2 and 3 were particularly interesting to me as they directly relate to projects I handle in my current role.”
Alyson Walker
Principal Consultant, Digital, Turner & Townsend
“The structure and interactive learning approach were spot on. I really appreciated the mix of videos, graphics, quizzes and texts - it kept things interesting and helped me absorb the material better.”
Group discounts
- Book three or more places and get 5% off
- Book six or more places and get 10% off
- Book eight or more places and get 15% off
- Book 26 or more places and get 20% off
- Book 51 or more places and get 25% off
- Book 101 or more places and get 30% off
Only one discount available per booking. This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer from RICS. Please note the group booking discount will not be applicable with the Early Bird rate (if any).
To benefit from the group discounts, please email training@rics.org or call +44 (0) 2476868584.
Frequently asked questions
ISO 19650 series have a global reach, thus if you find yourself working on BIM projects across the world the common understanding needs to be established to nourish the best of information management using BIM.
Conception of the ISO 19650 series was intended to unify the global approach to information management in design, construction, and operation. This requires us all and taking the first steps to understand the common process is critical, don’t be left behind.
Once you enrol, you will have nine months to complete the course. You are expected to take a module each month to progress through the course. Within the course duration, you are expected to complete your exam and any further outstanding work. After this time, the course will end, and you will no longer have access to these materials.
The online training programme is designed to be flexible around your professional and personal life so that you can learn at your own pace.
We recommend that you spend four weeks working through each module. Each technical module includes learning activities of:
- eLearning
- Reading materials
- Case study
- Consolidation session
- End of module quiz
You will find a course calendar as part of your course. Please check your calendar for the live consolidation session delivery dates and times.
The consolidation sessions are recorded and will be uploaded to you course after they have been delivered. This means you can watch whenever you want, or revise by watching the videos again.
