Computer Aided Construction Design in a BIM Process

The course comprises theoretical as well as practical components. The main part of the course consists of a construction project plan comprising: -area planning -construction planning -building planning including heat and humidity calculation -construction estimates for a small two-storey timber house -cost estimate The focus is on students' ability to carry out a major project process using computer-based aids.The use of computer-based aids involves: -BIM as a work process -information flows in the planning process -handling drawings in the construction and design process -construction planning in CAD -drawing content, drawing structure, and supplementary descriptions -dimensioning -model and reference file management -storage, plotting, and file management -production of three-dimensional models and illustrations -calculating accumulated load with computer aid -calculating energy balance with computer aid -calculating cost with computer aid -import and export of files and information The project is mandatory and carried out individually. Instruction is in the form of lectures, computer exercises, seminars, supervision, and possibly field studies.