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Construction Project Management with BIM 4D/5D Simulation
Overview
Master integrated BIM workflow, project scheduling, cost control, and earned value management across real AEC projects in the Middle East. Learn from a certified planning engineer with hands-on experience in international EPCM firms.
Description
This course equips civil engineers and construction professionals with the technical and management skills needed to advance into Project Manager, Project Controls Engineer, Planning Engineer, and Cost Controller roles across the AEC industry.
You will work through a complete construction project lifecycle — from 3D infrastructure modeling through detailed cost and schedule integration. Every module is grounded in real project workflows and international best practices used by EPCM general contractors operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and the broader GCC region.
The course integrates two industry-standard project control methodologies: Critical Path Method (CPM) for schedule management and Earned Value Management (EVM) for performance tracking. Both techniques are recognized by PMI and used by certified project managers in construction delivery.
Learning Path
3D Bridge Design & Material Extraction
Create a detailed 3D concrete bridge model using Autodesk Infraworks. Import the model into Revit. Add structural rebars and reinforcement details. Set up BIM parameters for quantity tracking.
QTO Extraction via Navisworks
Extract accurate material quantities from your BIM model using Navisworks. Define and assign parametric data to model elements. Generate automated Bills of Quantity (BOQ) for cost estimation and procurement.
Creating the Project Schedule Foundation
Develop a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) aligned with construction phases. Build baseline schedules using Teamsystem CPM and Microsoft Project. Link construction activities to project deliverables.
Time-Linking the BIM Model
Link your 3D BIM model to the construction schedule in Navisworks. Create 4D animations that visualize construction phasing. Validate construction sequences against project logic and physical constraints.
Budget Tracking and Cost Analysis
Integrate cost data with your 4D schedule to create 5D simulations. Assign unit costs and resource rates to BIM model elements. Track budget allocation across construction phases and cost centers.
Schedule and Cost Performance Management
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor construction progress. Calculate Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI). Analyze performance variance and forecast project outcomes using Critical Path Analysis.
Course Outcome
On completing this course, you will be able to build integrated 3D/4D/5D BIM models, create and manage construction schedules using industry-standard tools, perform quantity takeoff and cost analysis, apply critical path and earned value management techniques, and deliver professional project control reports and dashboards. These skills directly support roles as BIM Coordinator, Project Planner, Scheduler, Planning Engineer, and Project Controls Engineer on complex infrastructure projects across the Middle East construction sector.
Who Should Attend
Before You Start
The instructor is a certified BIM planning and project controls professional with extensive international EPCM experience. The course is taught at a deliberate pace ensuring all learners can follow and apply concepts to real projects.