Centre for BIM Research (CBR)
Digital transformation has been taking place for many years since the use of CAD technologies. Nevertheless, it has been accelerated in the last two decades when the Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies have been introduced and implemented in all aspects of a construction project from design, construction, operation, maintenance and end of life of a built asset. It brings a new dimension to the construction professionals, manufacturers and suppliers in the built environment; both in the workflow and creates a new collaborative working environment. BIM can provide solutions more than the CAD technologies in various ways for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. This has an impact on the demand for research in BIM and digital skill sets among the construction professionals, which had gained significant momentum in recent years.
The proposed BIM Research Centre is to explore the opportunities in conducting BIM research, consultancy, and to assist and support the practitioners, entrepreneurs, and supply chains in BIM implementation and adoption within the built environment as well as a knowledge hub for the research in BIM education, training, and implementation.
Vision
A centre for BIM research for the built environment practitioners and academics and an impartial industry-focussed BIM Centre for research, consultancy, and training in the region and nationwide.
Objectives
Research and Development - to explore and seek for potential research and development within TAR UMT, external institutions, nation-wide industrial practitioners and international research institutions.
Consultancy - working with the small medium-sized enterprises, major construction, and consultancy firms in BIM research.
Collaboration - to create and strengthen the research collaboration in terms of cross-fertilising ideas and new multidisciplinary BIM adoption and applications.
Training - to teach and deliver current BIM knowledge and applications to empower individuals with the necessary skills in adopting new ways of working and performing their tasks.
Knowledge Exchange - to provide industrial partners with venues and equipment for road show events, seminars, and presentations. This includes data collection exercises, launch and evaluation of the BIM research outcomes.
Education - to create the opportunity and to strengthen research in BIM within FOBE for teaching and training purposes.
Our Focus & Activities
The focus of this Centre is to produce high quality impartial industry-focussed BIM research, training and consultancy for the built environment practitioners and academics. Where necessary, the scope and deliveries will be focused on the Architecture, Engineering and Construction, suppliers and international research collaboration in BIM technologies, implementation and teaching and learning as the Centre’s main activities.
