When I say I’m taking a class
called Building Information Modeling Studio, it’s both a lot for me to say and
for others who aren’t involved to understand. I begin by explaining that BIM is something that is becoming
more and more integrating in the construction industry as four-dimension
modeling. At first, people are
skeptical thinking – what could I possibly mean by four-dimensional? When, when you start the process to
build a structure, it takes a lot of planning before you even break ground on
the site. In this planning, the
process BIM is being implemented which is where a 3D model of the design is
compared against time, introducing the fourth dimension in terms of a schedule
for the project. This is an
innovative process in the industry but is making large strides in becoming more
efficient and green in every construction process, saving all involved time,
money, and energy.
Despite the world of academics
generally being ahead of the industry curve, few schools offer any training in
BIM because it requires coordination between several members of the industry
for a realistic experience. I’m
here to tell you that The Penn State University not only offers training in BIM
coordination but offers a 6 discipline integrated studio class. This class combines the efforts of
students in the architecture program, landscape architecture program, and the 4
options of the architectural engineering program (construction, mechanical,
structural, and lighting/electrical). This interdisciplinary studio is the only one of
its’ kind in the country and has been recognized twice on a national level by
the American Institute of Architects’ Technology in Practice BIM Awards
Program.
I feel very honored to be one of
the 5 construction management engineers involved in this process. If I had not come to Penn State, I
would not have had this amazing opportunity. Not only am I going to be ahead of others in my field upon
graduation but also I will be a strong asset to the company I work for after
graduation.
Engineers take on all types of
roles and this is just an example how integrated this world is truly
becoming. So put yourself out
there and explore all the opportunities your university has to offer, but just
remember Penn State is the only place for BIM!
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