On-line repository of digital resources for a BIM-enabled learning environment

Abstract

In the field of Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC), Building Information Modelling (BIM) has increasingly assumed an important role, especially for construction simulation. BIM is needed for various building and management systems, particularly for project construction management. Students, teachers and operators of AEC need to have access to the data, reports and information that allow the creation and use of BIM models. "BENEDICT" is an EU Erasmus+ project that has the aim of developing a web-based platform for BIM-enabled learning associated with the AEC industry. A BIM-enabled Learning Environment (BLE) can be used to implement BIM-based project planning and control system for learners and future practitioners, with Open Learning Resources. Open Learning Resources (OLR) are learning, teaching and research materials in any format and medium that are useful for teaching, learning, and assessing as well as for research purposes. In addition to the BLE platform, a BIM-model repository was developed to store information, OLR and students' outputs for each component of the project and of the project-related learning activities. The BLE and integrated OLR repository help students, teachers and practitioners to implement BIM with actual project models by developing an on-line repository of digital models, objects and elements, therefore enabling knowledge transfer between different stakeholders.