599172-EPP-1-2018-1-PT-EPPKA1-JMD-MOB Generated on: Aug 24, 2022

Key Action: Learning Mobility of Individuals

Action Type: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Project Title

European Master in Building Information Modelling

Project Coordinator

Organisation UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO

Address LARGO DO PACO , 4704 553 BRAGA , Norte , PT

Website https://www.uminho.pt/

Contact Miguel Azenha , +351 93 840 4554 ,

miguel.azenha@civil.uminho.pt

Project Information

Identifier 599172-EPP-1-2018-1-PT-EPPKA1-JMD-MOB

Project Web Site http://www.bimaplus.org/

Start Date Aug 1, 2018

End Date Sep 30, 2023

EC Contribution 2,123,500 EUR

Partners POLITECNICO DI MILANO (IT) , UNIVERZA V LJUBLJANI (SI)

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Project Summary

The rising importance of object-oriented digital representations of physical building elements, made possible by
‘Building Information Modelling’ (BIM) approach, is introducing a significant change in the design, construction
and operation. BIM allows for the virtual construction of buildings in digital models that support Architects,
Engineers and Contractors to better conceive and plan constructions since the design to operation stages. These
digital processes introduce new paradigms in the way that stakeholders relate to each other, with a great impact
on design for construction and operations. They also impact the processes by which information is exchanged
and ultimately in the coordination of design modelling/efforts. The objective of BIM A+ is to offer an advanced
education programme on BIM integrated design, construction and operation processes, with a strong focus on the
collaborative practices that are the cornerstone of such integration. The Master combines the diversity of
expertise at leading European universities in the relevant fields (Univ. Minho, Ljubljana, Milan), and 25 Associated
Partners from academia, R&D and industry, offering education oriented to a multidisciplinary understanding of
virtual construction through the involvement of experts from complementary fields (engineers, architects,
programmers and others). Students gain top level knowledge on BIM in a research oriented environment, with
close cooperation with the industry and with a strong focus on problem solving. The course will combine the
recent advances in research and development with activities practical applications. After successful completion of
the BIM A+ a student will gain competences to compete in a highly demanding market as a BIM
Manager/Strategist/Consultant/Modeller, furthermore, students may consider engaging in a further degree of
studies towards (PhD) research on the BIM proficiency level.The BIM A+ is a one year, full-time intensive
programme (60 ECTS). The programme shall be held on a rotating basis among partners. Coursework (October -
March) is concentrated in two countries each year and dissertation work (March - July) is divided by all involved
institutions. Dissertation can be performed in any of the involved institutions.It is expected that students carry out
the entire coursework in one location and the dissertation in another location. The curriculum is exactly the same,
no matter the student mobility track.The study programme is composed of seven units, with six sequential units
and one dissertation. The units are executed sequentially as follows:• BIM A+1 Management of information and
collaboration in BIM• BIM A+2 Modelling in Architecture and Engineering• BIM A+3 Parametric Modelling in BIM•
BIM A+4 Advanced BIM data-systems and interoperability• BIM A+5 4D, 5D, 6D modelling and applications• BIM
A+6 BIM based rehabilitation and sustainability analysis• BIM A+7: Dissertation

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