The University of Washington's Department of Construction Management and Skanska have teamed up to offer a new certificate for Building Information Modeling. The new program — the UW-CERC/Skanska Building Information Modeling Certificate — was created to fill a gap in the field of people trained to use data-rich virtual-reality modeling tools.
The 11-week program started on Sept. 29 and is open to UW students, local industry professionals and via online streaming to industry professionals nationwide. Students will learn tangible BIM software skills and gain an understanding of virtual design and construction processes that have real-world applications. Developed collaboratively by UW and Skanska to help the industry define and formalize a knowledge base for BIM managers, the course will be under the instruction of UW's Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Education Research in Construction Carrie Sturts Dossick and Skanska Virtual Design & Construction Director Mike Choquette.
Throughout the course, students will learn to assemble models and assess for clash detection, analyze model-based estimating data, create 4-D model animations and complete a capstone project. Students will also learn how to compose a more integrated team and act as facilitators for stronger communication between designers, engineers, subcontractors, clients and fabricators.
From an educational perspective, undergraduate and graduate students will be able to complete the training in correlation with their degree. Existing construction management professionals can enroll in the course to further develop their skills and learn how BIM/VDC professionals are being utilized throughout the industry.
To learn more, visit: http://cm.be.uw.edu/content/bimcertificate.
 
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