
Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
8 hours
Decision-Making – Making the Case for New Technologies
Remain resilient in a continuously changing environment
We’ve identified where the business is, where we intend it to go and what needs to be done to get there. This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to understand how to put that plan into action with the adoption of BIM by organisations in the construction industry.
What topics will you cover?
- Advent of technology in strategising and implementing for competitive edge
- The need for change within construction and the role BIM plays
- Establish the impact of BIM within construction and what it delivers
- Provide a perspective on BIM from Europe, Africa and other regions.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Identify the considerations involved in creating and implementing a strategic plan for implementing new technologies
- Undertake a PESTEL and SWOT analysis related to BIM and organisations.
- Critique a BIM Failure
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at individuals looking to understand the strategies and frameworks that surround key decision-making and how to implement these.
Who will you learn with?
Lecturer in construction project management Balan Venkatramani leads and teaches on several undergraduate and postgraduate modules. He possesses over three decades of industry and teaching experience.
Learning on FutureLearn
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
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- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
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