Digital Transformation in Construction Education: BIM and Smart Building Technologies

20-24 July

Day 1

Introduction to Digital Transformation in Construction

Morning Session

* Welcome and participant introductions
* Overview of digital transformation in the construction sector
* Construction 4.0 and future skills
* European trends in vocational construction education

Afternoon Session

* Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
* BIM dimensions (3D, 4D, 5D, 6D)
* Benefits of BIM in construction projects
* Group discussion: Challenges and opportunities in vocational education

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

* Understand the concept of digital transformation in construction.
* Recognize the importance of BIM in modern construction processes.

Day 2

BIM Applications in Construction Education

Morning Session

* BIM software overview
* Creating and managing digital building models
* Collaborative project management through BIM

Afternoon Session

* Practical BIM workshop
* Model visualization and analysis
* Educational applications of BIM in vocational schools

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

* Gain hands-on experience with BIM tools.
* Explore BIM-based teaching strategies.

Day 3

Smart Building Technologies

Morning Session

* Introduction to smart buildings
* Building automation systems
* Internet of Things (IoT) in construction

Afternoon Session

* Smart sensors and monitoring systems
* Energy management technologies
* Case studies from European smart building projects

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

* Understand smart building concepts.
* Identify technologies used in intelligent building systems.

Day 4

Sustainability and Energy-Efficient Buildings

Morning Session

* Green building concepts
* Sustainable construction materials
* Circular economy in construction

Afternoon Session

* Energy-efficient building design
* Renewable energy integration
* Site visit to a smart or sustainable building project

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

* Understand sustainable building principles.
* Explore innovative solutions for energy-efficient construction.

Day 5

Integration into Vocational Education

Morning Session

* Digital tools for vocational education
* Project-based learning approaches
* Designing BIM and Smart Building learning activities

Afternoon Session

* Development of individual action plans
* Presentation of participant projects
* Course evaluation and feedback
* Certificate Ceremony

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

* Develop strategies for integrating BIM and smart technologies into teaching.
* Create an implementation plan for their own institution