The BIM course. Information theory It immerses you in the fascinating world of information management in the construction industry, a sector that is experiencing an unprecedented boom thanks to digitalisation. On this course, you will discover how information flows have evolved and how the BIM methodology is revolutionising the sector. You’ll learn about linked data and types of databases, and explore advanced concepts such as semantics, ontology and taxonomy. You will also gain an insight into systems engineering and understand the importance of quality and safety standards in the data transfer. Acquiring these skills will put you at the forefront of the job market, where the demand for professionals with BIM skills is growing all the time. If you’re looking for a course that not only broadens your horizons but also prepares you for a bright future in architecture and engineering, this is the one for you.
BIM. Information theory
Smart Construction. BIM
10.00 pm
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of information theory as applied to construction.
- To analyse information flows in contemporary construction projects.
- To assess trends in the flow of information within the construction sector.
- to integrate BIM methodology into project information management.
- To explore the future of linked data in the construction industry.
- Identify the different types of databases and their practical applications.
- Apply quality and security standards to data transfer.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION THEORIES PART I
Introduction
Information flows in the construction sector
Information flows in the recent past
Information flows using BIM methodology
The future: interconnected data
Types of databases
Semantics, ontology and taxonomy
TEACHING UNIT 2. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION THEORIES – PART II
Introduction to Systems Engineering
Engineering and architecture based on information models
Quality and security standards for data transfer
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