The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Planning course is the first in a two-part series designed to establish a business case for VDC implementation on Design-Build projects and guide teams in developing a plan to meet the Owner’s goals and project-specific VDC objectives. This course is geared toward both VDC and non-VDC professionals. Attendees will explore how BIM-based technologies and processes create opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. The course will highlight the critical role of the VDC Project Leader on the Design-Build team and explain how to identify applicable BIM Use Cases. Participants will also learn how to document key components in a project’s VDC Execution Plan. (4 CEHs)

This beta course is being offered at a reduced cost in exchange for participant feedback to help enhance and refine the final course offering.

The VDC Planning course is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for the VDC Execution course. The Planning course provides the foundational understanding of the VDC process needed to successfully implement the project goals established during planning and applied in the Execution course.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify keys to success for VDC Planning on Design-Build projects.
• Understand why VDC is important and what success looks like in the built environment.
• Articulate the value of VDC and its synergies for Design-Build.
• Document the people, processes and technologies needed to implement VDC effectively.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Education@dbia.org.

Agenda:

• Begin with the Why – Virtual Design and Construction Overview

                           o    Business Case for VDC for Design-Build

• Get to know the Owner – What do they care about?

                           o    Understand the Project / Team Members

• Let’s develop a plan, together!

                           o    Identify VDC Use Cases

                           o    Evaluate Design-Build Team Competencies / Resources

                              o    Define Project Milestones

• Establish the VDC Execution Plan
• Best Practices for VDC Planning