2026-01-19 BIM - LECTURE - Module Intro

Quick recap

The meeting focused on scheduling and planning for an upcoming module, including discussion of practical sessions, a study tour, and course structure. Brian provided an overview of the computing team members, outlined the progression of the course modules, and emphasized the importance of mastering Revit for industry standards. The instructor explained the course structure, requirements for class participation, and upcoming projects, including a major individual project and a collaborative project using Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Next steps

• All students: Register for the class website if not already done (indicated by thumbs up)

• Brian: Talk to the lab techs (Ashton/Kevin) to investigate and resolve issues with lab computers and Revit/other software not working properly

• All students: Over the weekend, download and install Revit 2024, sign in with student ID, and ensure it is working

• All students: Set up Autodesk Construction Cloud account using student email address

• All students: Form groups of 3 (or 4 if decided on Monday) and inform Brian of group composition at next class

• All students: Come to Monday's class with Revit and SketchUp installed and ready to use

• Brian: Provide a form at the next class for students to indicate their group preferences

• Brian: Consider and decide on group size (3 or 4) for presentations and collaborative project, and communicate decision on Monday

• All students: Review the sample Revit project and begin exploring assigned features in preparation for the upcoming theory presentation

• All students: Monitor the timeline and submit progress screenshots/models at each checkpoint to earn class participation marks (first checkpoint due Sunday, March 1)

Summary

Module Schedule and Study Tour

The meeting focused on scheduling and planning for an upcoming module. Brian proposed a 9am schedule for practical sessions to merge online slots, while lecture times remained unchanged. The group discussed an upcoming study tour scheduled for Thursday, with hands-on work planned for after the tour. Brian reminded students to register on the class website to access grades and other information, and provided an overview of the computing team members. He also mentioned a presentation about the current state and future of computing, which students would likely recognize from earlier in the semester.

Revit Training Module Progression

Brian discussed the progression of the course, highlighting the completion of DDM, 2D CAD, and 3D modeling modules. He explained that the current module, Building Information Modeling, focuses on advanced Revit features for architectural standards and drawing representation. Brian outlined the course's structure, emphasizing the importance of mastering Revit for industry standards and the upcoming modules, including Advanced Computing 1 and 2, which will focus on collaboration, visualization, and exploring cutting-edge technologies in architecture.

Class Tools and Requirements Overview

Brian discussed the requirements for class participation and attendance, emphasizing the importance of profile pictures and active engagement in discussions. He explained the use of various tools like Zoom, the class website, and Miro for this semester, and mentioned the availability of technical support from Mr. Campbell and lab techs. Michaela raised concerns about software issues in the lab, which Brian promised to address with the lab techs. Brian also introduced the use of Autodesk Construction Cloud for the final assignment and emphasized the need for students to use their UTIC email addresses to install Revit for compatibility with Construction Cloud.

Revit 2024 Course Preparation

Brian instructed the class to download and sign into Revit 2024 using their student IDs over the weekend, as this will be the version used for the course. He emphasized the importance of using the oldest version available to ensure compatibility when working in groups for the final assignment. Brian also mentioned that students need to create a construction cloud account to be invited to the project, which will be discussed further in the next classes on Monday.

BIM Course and Project Overview

The meeting focused on the upcoming semester's course structure and major project. Brian explained that the course is already planned and outlined, with the main focus being on simulating a typical workflow in a BIM-using firm. He emphasized the importance of understanding the differences between academic work and professional practice, particularly in terms of drawing production and project management. The major project, which will account for 30% of the final grade, will involve using Autodesk Construction Cloud to simulate a real-world project workflow, and will be introduced on Monday.

Course Structure and Project Guidelines

The instructor explained the structure of the course, which includes a major individual project (60% of the grade) and a collaborative project (30%), with class participation accounting for the remaining 10%. The major project will be completed over the semester, with a theory presentation due around week 5 using a sample Revit project. The instructor introduced a new class participation system where students earn 2% for each checkpoint completed by submitting screenshots of their work, with a maximum of 10% bonus marks available. Students were instructed to form groups of 3 before the next class, and were reminded to bring both Revit and SketchUp software for Monday's session.

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