AGC Releases Unit 2: BIM Technology

Register to attend the upcoming BIM Technology course at the Winter 2010 BIMForum - details below   The second course in the AGC Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program, Unit 2: BIM Technology, is now available. BIM Technology covers the common characteristics of BIM applications in use today and specific processes for planning, organizing and deploying BIM tools throughout the life of a project. This program will help contractors develop a solid understanding of the available BIM solutions, their functionality and how they relate to the various construction phases before making a software purchasing decision, ultimately increasing return on investment and assisting with overall BIM implementation efforts. AGC BIM Education Program courses are offered by AGC Chapters and other educational institutions around the country. Interested individuals can visit the AGC national course calendar for information on upcoming BIM Technology* course offerings at www.agc.org/BIMEP, or contact your local AGC Chapter (Find a Chapter). For those interested in purchasing the BIM Technology Participant's Manual as a reference guide or the BIM Technology Instructor's Guide, visit www.agc.org/Bookstore or call 1-800-242-1767. Orders will be shipped starting January 8, 2010. BIM Technology is a two-day course and includes: Session 1: BIM Technology, Capabilities, Process and Tools Module 1-Technology Module 2-Capabilities Module 3-Process Module 4-Tools Session 2: Estimating/QTO, Scheduling, and Coordination Module 1-Conceptual Estimating and Quantity Takeoff Module 2-Scheduling Module 3-Coordination and Interoperability BIM Technology Course at the Winter 2010 BIMForum - January 11-17 in Phoenix The Winter 2010 BIMForum will focus on the varied uses of a building information model for the life of the project - from design to construction to post-facilities management. In addition, the Winter BIMForum will include an optional BIM Technology course (to be held January 11-12) and a Pre-Fabrication Facilities Tour (to be held January 13) held for interested attendees. Find out more at www.agc.org/cs/winter_2010_bimforum. *BIM 101 is a recommended prerequisite to BIM Technology.