Master's in Global BIM Management for Infrastructure Projects
This program offers a practical and comprehensive approach to Building Information Modeling (BIM) for its students. Students are asked to specialize in Roads & Highways, Railways & Metro Lines, Tunnels & Bridges, or Subsurface Utilities and become fully-capable in BIM for infrastructure construction.
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Program Date:
June 2019
Duration:
12 months
Method of delivery:
100% Online
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Mega-Projects in Roads & Highways, Railways & Metro Lines, Tunnels & Bridges, and Subsurface Utilities.
Leveraging the strategic partnership between Zigurat Global Institute of Technology and CCC/CCC BIM Academy, this program provides the most advanced education in the field of BIM and digital construction. This way, students become fully capable to take BIM implementation to another level and gain expertise in leading infrastructure management software.
Career Prospects
Our students finish the program better prepared to handle the challenges that the increased digitization of the construction industry has posed. This also makes our students especially valued in big and little firms. As an institute that prides itself on its relationships, we are able to offer exclusive employment opportunities during and after completing the program.
Academic Content
BLOCK 1. BIM ECOSYSTEM & KEY CONCEPTS
Theme 1: BIM in the AEC Industry
Theme 2: BIM Key Concepts & Overview
BLOCK 2. BIM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Theme 1: Introduction to BIM for Roads & Highways
Theme 2: Introduction to BIM for Rails & Metros
Theme 3: Introduction to BIM for Tunnels & Bridges
Theme 4: Introduction to BIM for Subsurface Utilities
BLOCK 3. AUTHORING PLATFORM ENVIRONMENT
Theme 1: 2D Authoring Platform Training
Theme 2: 3D Authoring Platform Training
1. HIGHWAY MODELING:
BLOCK 1: ROAD FUNDAMENTALS
Theme 1: Introduction to Roads & Highways
Theme 2: Introduction to OpenRoads Designer
BLOCK 2: EARTHWORKS MODELING CALCULATIONS
Theme 1: Engineering/Technical introduction
Theme 2: Scope definition
Theme 3: Calculation techniques
BLOCK 3: HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ALIGNMENT
Theme 1: Horizontal alignment
Theme 2: Horizontal curves
Theme 3: Vertical alignment
Theme 4: Vertical curves
BLOCK 4: ROADS AND HIGHWAYS MODELING
Theme 1: Road elements
Theme 2: Embankment modeling
Theme 3: Pavement modeling
BLOCK 5: ADVANCED TOPICS IN HIGHWAY MODELING
Theme 1: Super elevation modeling
Theme 2: Intersection modeling
Theme 3: Type of At-grade intersections
Theme 4: Roundabout modeling
2. RAILWAY MODELING:
BLOCK 1: RAIL FUNDAMENTALS
Theme 1: Rail types
Theme 2: Rail terminology
Theme 3: Introduction to Bentley PowerRails software fundamentals
BLOCK 2: EARTHWORKS MODELING CALCULATIONS
Theme 1: Engineering/Technical introduction
Theme 2: Scope definition
Theme 3: Calculation techniques
BLOCK 3: HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ALIGNMENT
Theme 1: Track horizontal alignment
Theme 2: Track vertical alignment
Theme 3: Rail Cant (Curves and Super Elevation)
BLOCK 4: SPECIAL TRACKWORK
Theme 1: Definition of special trackworks
Theme 2: Turnouts and crossovers
Theme 3: Special trackwork layouts
BLOCK 5: CROSS SECTION MODELING
Theme 1: Track structure design
Theme 2: Embankment modeling
Theme 3: Track component and materials
3. BRIDGE MODELING:
BLOCK 1: TUNNEL FUNDAMENTALS
Theme 1: Cut And Cover Method
Theme 2: Underground Methods
Theme 3: Introduction To Bentley Openroads Software Fundamentals
BLOCK 2: BRIDGE FUNDAMENTALS
Theme 1: Types Of Bridges
Theme 2: Bridges Terminology
Theme 3: Introduction To Bentley Openbridges Software Fundamentals
BLOCK 3: EARTHWORKS
Theme 1: Engineering/Technical Introduction
Theme 2: Scope Definition
Theme 3: Bim Calculation Techniques
BLOCK 4: HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL AND 3D ALIGNMENT
Theme 1: Horizontal Alignment
Theme 2: Horizontal Curves
Theme 3: Vertical Alignment
Theme 4: Vertical Curves
BLOCK 5: TUNNEL MODELING
Theme 1: Cross Sections For Underground Tbm Tunnel
Theme 2: Cross Sections For Underground Conventional Element
Theme 3: Cross Section Elements For Cut And Cover Tunnels
BLOCK 6: BRIDGE MODELING
Theme 1: Pier Lines
Theme 2: Substructure
Theme 3: Superstructure
Theme 4: Bridge Accessories
4. UNDERGROUND SERVICES MODELING:
BLOCK 1: SUBSURFACE UTILITIES ENGINEERING (SUE) FUNDAMENTALS & AUTHORING PLATFORM ENVIRONMENT
Theme 1: Classification of utilities and scope definition
Theme 2: Wet gravity & pressurized systems
Theme 3: Dry utilities
Theme 4: Introduction to Bentley OpenRoads SUE software fundamentals
BLOCK 2: MODELING WET & DRY UTILITIES
Theme 1: Gravity nodes features & gravity pipes
Theme 2: Pressurized networks pipes & fittings
Theme 3: Modeling pumping Stations/MEP/Other structures
Theme 4: Modeling dry utilities
BLOCK 3: FEATURES DEFINITIONS
Theme 1: Drainage nodes/conduits
Theme 2: Non-drainage nodes/conduits
Theme 3: Dry utility trenches & components
BLOCK 4: ADVANCED TOPICS IN SUE
Theme 1: Creating utilities from graphics and Excel data
Theme 2: Design coordination
Theme 3: Reporting and tables
BLOCK 5: UTILITY BUILDINGS
Theme 1: Generic structures
Theme 2: Plant rooms
Theme 3: Generic MEP equipment
BLOCK 1: BIM FOR CONSTRUCTION – REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION
Theme 1: Project specification & documentation
Theme 2: BIM Library & data requirements
Theme 3: Breakdown structures
Theme 4: BIM execution plan
BLOCK 2: QUALITY CONTROL METHODOLOGIES
Theme 1: BIM authoring quality control methods
Theme 2: Data quality
BLOCK 3: INTEGRATED BIM IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN COORDINATION
Theme 1: Integrated infrastructure onstruction
Theme 2: Visualization methods
Theme 3: Coordination requirements
Theme 4: Clash detection & conflicts resolution
Theme 5: RFIS and discrepancy identification
BLOCK 4: PLANNING & SITE LOGISTICS
Theme 1: Planning basics and scheduling fundamentals
Theme 2: Schedule simulation / 4D (4D Solution)
Theme 3: Advanced BIM-based planning
Theme 4: Site logistics and constructability
BLOCK 5: ADVANCED PROJECT CONTROLS SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS
Theme 1: Document management (EDMS)
Theme 2: Estimation – Budget – Cost
Theme 3: Progress capturing
BLOCK 6: C3D / VISUAL PROJECT CONTROLS AND INTEGRATION PLATFORM
Theme 1: Introduction to C3D – C3D interactive capabilities
Theme 2: C3D implementation and integration capabilities
Theme 3: Reporting and tracking construction progress
Theme 4: C3D interactive hands-on workshop
BLOCK 1: PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION
Theme 1: Project Overview
Theme 2: Program Specialization Scope
Theme 3: Advanced Bim Project Requirements
Theme 4: Project Milestones & Deliverables Plan
BLOCK 2: INTERIM PROJECT DISCUSSION / EVALUATION
Theme 1: Program Specialization
Theme 2: Advanced Bim Project
BLOCK 3: FINAL / PRE-SUBMISSION PROJECT CHECKPOINT
Theme 1: Program Specialization
Theme 2: Advanced Bim Project
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Participants in this program will have the opportunity to visit the Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal Building site, currently in development by CCC. This project is one of the most relevant and complex infrastructure projects in the world and offers you the exclusive opportunity to complement your education with Zigurat in a practical way. Your class will have the chance to meet one another and together you will observe how numerous construction companies work together with the latest BIM technology, cooperating and collaborating to achieve unprecedented results.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The USD$3.0 billion Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal Building project was awarded to the TCA Joint Venture (TCA-JV) of TAV, CCC and Arabtec. The terminal consists of 7 million square feet (650,000 square meters), which includes passenger and cargo facilities, duty-free shops and restaurants. It will more than double passenger capacity at Abu Dhabi International Airport to 47 million people per year. A comprehensive BIM solution has been implemented across all disciplines and stakeholders of the project, unprecedented for a project of this scale.
International Weeks
Zigurat Student Summit in Barcelona
Alumni from the BIM Master’s programs will gather and meet each other in person after working together throughout the year. Professors from the Master’s programs and other industry experts will meet Zigurat alumni and make speeches about different topics such as the BIM Implementation and Execution Plan, applying BIM to structural projects, standards and case studies.
BIM Summer Camp in Taiwan
During the 4 weeks, students will be able to attend face-to-face classes taught by the best researchers and BIM experts in Taiwan at the NTU. Teachers will share their knowledge and experiences on concepts, principles and BIM implementation strategies for the development of projects in classes and practical workshops. Visits will also be made to Taipei companies and projects.
Faculty Board
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Raed Abdul-Mon'em Hanafieh
Palestine
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Senior Design Engineer (BIM) / BIM Projects Coordinator -
Maria Souladaki
Greece
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Senior BIM Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer -
Ioannis Nikolakopoulos
Greece
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Senior Engineer (BIM) / BIM Projects Coordinator
Guest Speakers
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Menno de Jonge
Director of Digital Construction at the Royal BAM Group in the Netherlands.
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Pasi Joensuu
Vice President of Sales at INFRAKIT.
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Frank Weiss
Vice President of BIM and Innovation at Oracle’s Aconex.
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Benito Pérez
Application Engineer at Bentley Systems.
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Rafael Riera
Engineer and Director of the BIM Dept. at Zigurat Global Institute of Technology.
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Eduardo Cortés
Senior Application Engineer at Bentley Systems.
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Dejan Papic
Advancement Academies Manager at Bentley Systems.
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Javier Tomás
Aconex consultant and implementer for large projects.
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Ashraf Elgabry
BIM Manager of the Abu Dhabi International Airport Project.
Alumni Success Stories
The students of our masters tell us their experiences with our innovative methodology and how their training in Zigurat has transformed their professional career.
This is just one of many success stories amongst the Zigurat Alumni. Many of our students go to work on internationally renowned companies in the AECO sector. To see more of these cases click on the following link.
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Take BIM to the next level with this Master’s program
Our Unique Learning Method
Our online learning methodology allows you to set your own learning rhythm and also simulates how you will use BIM in your career. This allows you to obtain internationally recognised qualifications from the comfort of your own home while collaborating with team members. Thanks to our innovative online campus, you have the opportunity to meet and speak with other classmates and get to know your teachers through seminars, case challenges, group work, site visits and live or recorded classes.
Real projects that are changing the world
Practical learning or 'learning by doing'
The impact of technology in engineering and architecture
Collaborative work
International Student Summit
Students and alumni of this program alike will be invited to our yearly Global BIM Networking Summit. Here you can build your network of contacts, get to know students of our different BIM Master’s programs and meet your teachers in person. During the event, you will experience exclusive presentations and enjoy everything that our events have to offer.
The grant that best matches your professional profile
The ability to pay should not be the sole condition for your enrollment. That’s what we believe here at Zigurat and it is the reason we offer different payment options and in some cases grants and financial aid to candidates that demonstrate professional excellence. Recipients of our grants are selected based on their experience and profile.
Alumni Ambassadors Program
Our students are our top-priority. That is why we have built an extensive network of professionals around the world that will happily speak with you and share their experience in our programs.
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