BIM specialist with construction and construction contract law

BIM is a method that can be used to visualize a building from the initial idea through planning and execution to completion. The course teaches all the essential steps for this: it introduces the creation of a building model using the BIM method, teaches information coordination and the BIM execution plan and covers legal principles. Essential regulations on construction contract law, general construction law topics and knowledge of the use of artificial intelligence in the profession round off your knowledge.
  • Certificates: BIM specialist" certificate
    Certificate "Construction and construction contract law"
  • Additional Certificates: buildingSMART certificate "Professional Certification - Foundation Basic Module"
    BIM Coordinator" certificate
    BIM Modeler Revit" certificate
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    buildingSMART-Zertifizierung
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 16 Weeks

BIM Manager

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process (approx. 0.5 days)

Presentation of specific AI technologies

Industry standard 4.0 under AI (IoT)


BIM basics (approx. 2.5 days)

Introduction to the BIM method

Need for new collaborative forms

Advantages and challenges of the BIM method

BIM and lean management

Open and interoperable solutions

buildingSMART as an organization

BIM competence assessment

National peculiarities in BIM application

National/international standards and guidelines


BIM in the phases: Design-build-operate (approx. 3 days)

BIM as-built determination - data - processes

Specialist models and the coordination of data

Evaluations and use of model data in the planning phase

BIM in the realization phase

BIM in the inventory and in the management phase

BIM reference processes

BMVI/ISO 19650 step-by-step plan


BIM project orientation (approx. 4 days)

Requirements of the client - AIA

Implementation of the standards

Information requirements and objectives of the client

BIM control for clients

BIM implementation in the company

BIM reference process - systematics

Project organization and use cases

BIM roles and responsibilities

Use of blockchain in the BIM process

"BIM Manager" service profile

Object-oriented model structure, BIM tools

Model qualities, classification and coordination


BIM Management (approx. 3 days)

Formulation of the BIM objective

Conditions for successful BIM projects

Project support, data management and reporting on the use of BIM

Creating BIM-compliant templates and guidelines for all planning participants


Legal principles and service profiles (approx. 1 day)

BIM and HOAI - effects on pricing law

BIM contract regulations and components of BIM BVB


Collaboration and coordination (approx. 2 days)

Modeling guidelines

Common Data Environment (CDE)

Use case management in the BIM workflow

IDM (Information Delivery Manual)

IDS (Information Delivery Specifications)

SIA (Security Information Requirements)

Model View Definition (MVD)

BIM and security aspects

Information supply chain - overall process map

Information requirement - OIA-LIA-AIA-BAP

Information provision - PIA/PIM - AIR/AIM


Project work, certification preparation and buildingSMART certification: Professional Certification - Foundation Basic Module (approx. 4 days)

BIM Coordinator

Responsibilities as a BIM Coordinator (approx. 1 day)

Overview, Introduction, and Benefits of BIM

BIM Roles and Responsibilities

Specialist Coordination and Overall Coordination

buildingSMART Standards, openBIM

BIM Process

AIA and BAP

Applications and Limitations of AI in BIM Coordination


Solibri Basics (approx. 2 days)

Merging Multiple Models (IFC Files) into a Coordination Model

Visibility settings, selection basket, filter function

Properties (Attributes)

Level of Development (LOD, LoI, LoG, LoIN)

Milestones, data drops

Marking, section view

Measurement tool


BCF Messages (approx. 2 days)

BCF Files in Solibri

Create a presentation, identify a problem, and generate a BFC report

Common Data Environment (CDE)

Data Management and Exchange with IFC and BCF

AI-Assisted Formulation and Summary of BCF Messages


Model Testing (approx. 6 days) 

Hard and soft collisions

Communication and Documentation

Solibri Rules and Rule Parameters: Clash Detection, Clearance Around Components, Component Spacing

Evaluate Solibri results (reject, accept)

Solibri Ruleset Manager: Edit rulesets opened in Solibri, save ruleset file

Create a Solibri slide from the check results in the Review section

Save the check results as BCF files and upload them to the CDE

Update models in Solibri and on the CDE

Old-to-New Model Comparison

Distinction between rule-based checking, automation, and artificial intelligence


Solibri Analysis (approx. 1 day)

Report Definition, Report, Grouping

Formulas in Reports


Attribute Check and IDS (approx. 2 days)

Model Structure and Property Sets

Attribute Check

Information Delivery Specification (IDS)

Using IDS Files for Attribute Validation


Solibri Classification (approx. 1 day)

Classification and Classification Rules

Formulas in Classifications


Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

BIM Modeler Revit

Basics of BIM and CDE (approx. 2 days)

Overview, introduction and benefits of BIM

BIM roles (manager, coordinator, modeler)

Differences between Open BIM and Closed BIM

BIM documents (AIA, BAP, IDM...)

buildingSMART standards

Common Data Environment (CDE)

Implementation of specialist planner models

Data management and exchange with IFC and BCF


Basics in Solibri/BCF messages (approx. 1 day)

Merging several models (IFC data)

Visibilities, selection basket

Marking, sectional view

Measuring tool

Create presentation and BCF report

Using BCF files in Solibri Office


Basics in Revit (approx. 2 days)

Importing template drawings

Structure of a building model

Components, rooms and extension areas


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


BIM models, IFC import and export (approx. 2 days)

Model completion and detailing levels

Level of development (LOD, LOG, LOI, LOIN)

Data exchange with IFC 4

Revit IFC import and export interface

Base quantities option

Control of IFC data with Solibri Office


Attributes (approx. 4 days)

Property Sets Definition

IFC attributes, IFC entity

Modify and transfer attributes

User-defined attributes

Attribute mapping (attribute mapping)

Editing attributes with Excel

Attribute checking


Collision control in Revit (approx. 2 days)

Collision control, settings, collision report

Distinguishing between important and unimportant collisions

Collisions between architectural and building services models

Breakthrough planning (ceiling breakthrough, wall recess)

Collision evaluation and documentation


BIM objects (approx. 2 days)

Revit families

Use and prepare BIM objects

Create families in Revit yourself


Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Construction and construction contract law

Construction Law and Public Procurement Law (approx. 5 days)

Public and Private Construction Law

Construction Planning Law (BauGB, BauNVO)

Building Code Law and Permitting Procedures

Real Estate, Land Registry, Building Encumbrances, and Easements

Building Energy Act and Sustainability Requirements

Fundamentals of German Public Procurement Law: GWB, VgV, UVgO, and VOB/A

Awarding of Construction and Planning Contracts

Types of Procurement, Bidder Qualifications, Award of Contract, Documentation, and Legal Remedies

Construction: Urban Planning, Building Construction, and Civil Engineering

AI in the Construction Industry

Handling, Application, and Legal Framework


Law Governing Contracts for Work and Construction (approx. 3 days)

Law Governing Contracts for Work and Services under the German Civil Code (BGB) (Sections 631 et seq.)

Special Provisions of Construction Contract Law (Section 650a et seq.)

Incorporation and Fundamentals of the VOB/B

BGB Construction Contract, VOB/B Contract, Special Provisions of the Consumer Construction Contract (Section 650i BGB) and the Real Estate Developer Contract (Section 650u BGB)

Architect and Engineer Contracts (Sections 650p et seq. of the BGB)

HOAI: Rights, Obligations, and Liability of Designers

Contractual Interfaces for Designers


Contract Drafting and Execution (approx. 5 days)

Formation and Hierarchy of Construction Contract Documents

Scope of Work, General Terms and Conditions, and Individual Agreements

Rights and Obligations of Parties Involved in Construction

Types of Contracts, Compensation Models, and Claims

Changes, clients’ rights to issue instructions, and adjustments to compensation

Acceptance, Rights in Case of Defects (Warranty), and Statutes of Limitations for Design and Construction Services

Termination of Design and Construction Contracts

Termination of VOB Construction Contracts

Handling of Disruptions, Obstructions, and Interruptions in Planning and Construction Processes

Change Order Management: Types, Contractors’ Entitlements, and VOB Provisions Governing Contractors’ Cost Estimation Bases


Settlement of the Construction Contract (approx. 4 days)

Measurements, quantity estimates, and verifiability

Interim and final invoices 

Settlement in the Event of Termination

Excess quantities, shortfall quantities, and contract amendments 

Due dates, payment terms, late payments, and cash discounts

Security for Payment (Sections 650e, 650f of the German Civil Code (BGB))

Claims for contractual penalties

Construction Claims Security Act 


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

CAD knowledge (ideally Revit) is a prerequisite.

After the course, you will not only have extensive knowledge of BIM, which is required to maintain and create building models, but will also be able to coordinate the tasks and responsibilities of those involved in the project, ensure data exchange and ensure the quality of information and processes. You will also be familiar with BIM structures, understand national and international standards, be able to apply strategies for introducing BIM in companies and make well-founded planning decisions.

You are also familiar with the key provisions of construction contract law, the essential general topics in construction law, and the relevant legal regulations, and you can apply them with confidence.

People with a degree in architecture or civil engineering, draughtsmen, construction technicians and specialists with relevant professional training and experience.

As a BIM specialist, you are in high demand in building planning, design and modeling and are sought after in construction and real estate companies as well as design offices of all sizes.

In addition, specialists with knowledge of construction and construction contract law find employment in architectural and engineering offices as well as in various companies in the construction industry. They are involved in the preparation of qualified building applications, the development and implementation of marketable utilization and development concepts as well as project supervision.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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