The CIOB is launching a brand new course to keep staff up to date on latest BIM techniques and capabilities and to meet the government PQQ requirements.
The course, run by trainer Etienne Le Roux ICIOB, a BIM project manager with Turner & Townsend, aims to demystify BIM to CIOB members, equipping them to work in a BIM environment at the level of excellence expected by both their companies and their clients.
The course covers everyone in a construction or project management role, or who is responsible for tendering and responding to PQQs.
Upcoming dates for the courses:
14-16, 21-22 June – CIOB London
12-13 July – CIOB London
27-28 September – Leeds
11-12 October – CIOB London
Speaking about the need for the course, Le Roux said that while most people are aware of BIM, many are still unprepared but know they need to upskill.
He said: “I have trained everyone from clients, architects, engineers, project managers, cost managers and facility managers. Most have never worked on a BIM project, however, they understand that there is a need to upskill themselves to prepare for the impact that BIM will have on their roles.”
He added: “I would encourage all CIOB members to take advantage of this heavily subsidised course to gain a clear understanding of how BIM principles can be used to improve construction performance.”
The CIOB is also holding its annual international conference in Hong Kong on 14 July. The conference, Constructing the Future, will provide insight into the latest industry knowledge and a chance to debate on the key issues facing all sectors of the construction industry.
Speakers are set to include: Graham Robinson, director, Global Construction Perspective; Professor Stuart Green from the University of Reading; and incoming 2016/2017 CIOB president Paul Nash.
The cost to attend is £130 for members and £150 for non-members.
Details at membersforum.ciob.org/conference
