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BYGA2023

Building Information System/Modeling, BIM

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

  • BIM modeling in own computer programs
  • IFC, both conceptual model and exchange
  • Project interaction and data flow The interaction in the building process from A to Z
  • Sustainable project development BIM Collection of "as-built" product information at all stages of the construction process.
  • Use of ECO product - sustainable, BREEAM report
  • Carbon Designer 3D (visual concept phase tool), Building Circularity, Life Cycle Costing
  • Control of inspections, floor plans, deviations, documentation, tasks, checklists, reports, KS / HSE FDVU •Circular economy
  • Waste-free construction site

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • Gains insight into 2D/3D modelling.
  • Gain knowledge of IFC-based information flow in construction projects.
  • Understands interaction between 3D modeling and technical installations in buildings - such as pipes, ventilation and electricity.
  • Uses digital data tools for collision of BIM models.
  • Understands interaction between product/material and project data using standard-based digital solutions.
  • Understands the use of simplified safety data sheets and quality control.
  • Understands project interaction including digital data flow. Understands the use of digital tools for FDVU of buildings.

Candidate's skills:

  • Can model building constructions using 2D/3D modeling programs.
  • Can use data flow using standardized data formats between different computer programs.
  • Can lead simulated construction meetings with digital methodology.

General competence

The candidate:

  • Gain an understanding of ethics in the construction industry.
  • Gains innovative competence that contributes to an understanding of interdisciplinary digital solutions.
  • Has insight and expertise in organizing and establishing practical models.

Learning methods and activities

Student-active forms of learning:

Project-oriented teaching and laboratory work

Exercises on complete digital models with regard to interdisciplinary understanding and innovative competence.

Case

Student presentations

Group work

Report writing

Compulsory activities:

Compulsory BIM laboratory exercises

Mandatory report with BIM project tasks based on digital models in various computer tools.

Compulsory oral presentation in plenary at the final meeting.

Academic text

Group work

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

Oral exam 100%.

Compulsory work requirements: must be approved in order to take the exam.

New and postponed exam in August, oral exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)

Required previous knowledge

2D and 3D modeling with computer tools

Course materials

  • Stated at the start of the course.
  • Example of relevant literature: Software manuals - Various distributed notes - Literature from previous subjects in the study - Various BIM standards

Example of relevant literature:

  • ISO 19650 framework for BIM deliverables

Subject areas

  • Building Technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Duration 30 minutes

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

Oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Duration 30 minutes