Stop the Clashes Before They Hit Site: A BIM Coordination and Information Management Training Course
1Summary
A clash between a structural beam and a ventilation duct is cheap to fix on screen and expensive to fix on site. BIM Coordination exists to catch that clash while it is still a few clicks in a model, not a change order on a live construction site — turning separate discipline models into one dependable source of project information.
The BIM Project Coordination and Information Management for Construction Professionals training course, delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, builds that discipline from the ground up: structuring a Common Data Environment, writing a BIM execution plan that actually gets followed, running coordination between architecture, structural and MEP models, applying ISO 19650 information management requirements, and extending coordinated data into a usable project digital twin.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- BIM Coordinators, Managers, and Information Managers
- Design Managers and Multidisciplinary Engineering Teams
- Project and Construction Managers Overseeing BIM-Enabled Projects
- Digital Engineering and Information Management Professionals
- Consultants and Client-Side Teams Managing Project Information Requirements
What You'll Gain
- Set up and manage a Common Data Environment with clear information states and approval workflows
- Write a BIM execution plan that defines roles, protocols, and coordination rules from day one
- Coordinate architecture, structural, and MEP models to catch and resolve clashes early
- Apply ISO 19650 principles to structure project information management
- Extend coordinated BIM data into digital twin development for post-construction use
- Reduce rework, information gaps, and coordination disputes on live projects
3Course Content
Module 1: Why Uncoordinated Models Cost Time and Money on Site
- How discipline clashes turn into costly on-site rework
- The real cost of poor information flow between design and construction teams
- What effective BIM coordination actually prevents
Module 2: Running the Common Data Environment
- Structuring and managing a project CDE
- Information states and approval workflows
- Data security and version control
Module 3: Writing a BIM Execution Plan That Gets Followed
- Purpose and structure of a BIM execution plan
- Defining roles, responsibilities, and coordination protocols
- Aligning the plan with project and client requirements
Module 4: Coordinating Models Across Disciplines
- Coordinating architecture, structural, and MEP models
- Running coordination meetings and workflows
- Identifying and resolving discipline conflicts
Module 5: Applying ISO 19650 to Project Information
- Overview of ISO 19650 principles and structure
- Applying information management requirements to project delivery
- Information exchange and handover under ISO 19650
Module 6: From Coordinated Models to a Digital Twin
- How coordinated BIM models support digital twin creation
- Linking construction information to operational use
- Practical considerations for digital twin readiness
Module 7: Practical Coordination Workshop
- Case studies in BIM coordination and information management
- Common pitfalls in managing coordinated BIM projects
- Lessons learned from real project coordination challenges