BIM implementation in urban infrastructure design and education

Abstract

This paper presents the significant impact and progressive trends of using building information modelling (BIM) technology in planning and designing urban areas and their infrastructure in accordance with sustainable development goals. It draws attention of the scientific and educational community to the need for consistent implementation of BIM in education of future architects and engineers. Major capabilities and high potential of this innovative approach are introduced in the paper by showing achievements of inter-disciplinary digital designing as part of the Erasmus+ project. As comprehensive benefits of this international collaboration, the main effects of the adopted training methods and modified university curricula are indicated, including the bachelor and master levels of education. Exemplary results of current research works focused on the integration of 3D scanning technologies into BIM for bridge structures are presented as well.