Planning and Implementation of 3D Scanning Technology in Practical Course of Building Information Modeling

Building information modeling (BIM) has matured considerably in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). Existing BIM courses have focused on improving students’ 3D model-building skills, but the key practical skills for students must be taught other than model building. Thus, with the advances and changes in the current AEC industry environment, the content of BIM courses must be revised. At present, the emphasis is put on enabling students to harness the substantial benefits of BIM to cultivate their ability to apply models effectively. This research was carried out to improve students’ model application abilities by having students integrate the knowledge acquired in the previous three years including construction management, BIM model building, and 3D printing skills. With the completion of the final report, students improved the following skills: knowledge integration ability, BIM model modeling and application capabilities, 3D image capturing and file processing capabilities, and creative and innovative thinking skills.