Skills for the Digital Built Environment

Whether you're an architect, construction professional, project or facilities manager, buildingSMART accreditation is the key to efficient, safe and successful construction and asset management projects.

Our 'Skills for the Digital Built Environment' course series, starting in September 2024, covers the buildingSMART Foundation certification curriculum and competencies that address the concepts and benefits associated with information management and modelling. These courses serve as essential preparation for practitioners seeking buildingSMART Foundation accreditation through their examination.

Led by Sarah Davidson, Professor of Information Management at the University of Nottingham, you will explore real-world examples of successful building information management and modelling activities, and gain a deep understanding of the key principles and best practices for implementing these in your own organisation. We will help you develop and evidence your competence in the foundations of information management and modelling within your organisation to drive long-term success.

Starts in September 2024. Register your interest...

Benefits of taking this course include:

  • Learn with experienced digital construction experts and professionals
  • Upskill yourself and/or your workforce
  • Engage in approximately 7 hours a week of activity including directed, independent and interactive learning, as well as time to complete course tasks over a period of 12 weeks
  • On course completion you will be awarded with 10 credits
  • Credits are stackable, meaning you can build towards a certification while progressing through our courses
  • Gain a University of Nottingham Online digital badge and certificate from a globally recognised institution
  • Our courses are underpinned by the requirements and recommendations of the ISO 19650 series of standards so that learners can be equipped for a digital built environment
  • We are an accredited training provider for the buildingSMART Professional Certification exam (foundation). The only academic institution in the UK
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Digital Built Environment (Course 1): Foundations of Information Management and Modelling

Whether you’re an architect, construction professional, project or facilities manager, buildingSMART accreditation is the key to efficient, safe and successful construction and asset management projects. 

This course is taught over 12 weeks and ideal for professionals working in the built environment who are tasked with implementing information management within construction and asset management projects. It is especially useful for those involved in procuring or supplying information management services for built environment projects.

Starts in September 2024. Enrol Now.
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Digital Built Environment (Course 2): Standards and Processes for Information Management and Modelling

Whether you’re an architect, construction professional, project or facilities manager, buildingSMART accreditation is the key to efficient, safe and successful construction and asset management projects. 

This course is taught over 12 weeks and suitable for professionals who are tasked with the implementation and delivery of information management using recognised standards and frameworks. It is especially useful for those involved in data and information management compliance and assurance roles, or those tasked with improving the capability of organisations to deliver value from data and digital by enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.

Starts in September 2024. Enrol Now.
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Digital Built Environment (Course 3): Practical Implementation

Whether you’re an architect, construction professional, project or facilities manager, buildingSMART accreditation is the key to efficient, safe and successful construction and asset management projects. 

This course is taught over 12 weeks and will be of particular interest to professionals who work in, or support, tendering and procurement processes for construction projects and asset management activities. It is especially useful for those working in organisations that are seeking the benefits that the adoption of information management standards (for example the ISO 19650 series) and frameworks can bring, and who need to engage and support suppliers in this.

Starts in September 2024. Enrol Now.