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3rd Qatar BIM User Day - BIM Professionals - Availability vs. Demand
The document discusses the current demand for Building Information Modeling (BIM) professionals in Qatar, highlighting challenges such as the lack of training and accreditation programs. It identifies key projects requiring BIM expertise and estimates that over 1000 BIM professionals will be needed in the next 3 to 5 years. The document also emphasizes the necessity of establishing international standards and a common understanding of BIM roles in the region.
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- 1. 1Rene Schumann BIM Professionals- Availability vs. Demand René Schumann Managing Director HOCHTIEF ViCon
- 2. 2Rene Schumann Agenda 1. CurrentMarket Demand 2. Required Expertise and Skills 3. International Accreditation programs
- 3. 3Rene Schumann 1. Currentmarket demand Surveys conducted in the Middle East - Conclusions • Government endorsement will enable the industry to benefit from the global BIM revolution • Industry professionals do not know where to get BIM training • Recruiting industry professionals with relevant BIM skills is problematic • Industry wide standards and accreditation will raise levels of confidence in BIM • The Middle East is behind Americas and Europe but will adopt soon
- 4. 4Rene Schumann 1. Currentmarket demand Countries with renown BIM Standards or Education Programs • Scandinavia • UK • Singapore • Australia • Americas • Germany • …
- 5. 5Rene Schumann 1. Currentmarket demand Major Projects in Qatar requireing BIM • Qatar Rail - Doha Metro Project • Q22 - FIFA 2022 Worldcup Stadiums • Ashghal - Doha Expressways • Lusail REDC - Lusail City Project • QMA - National Museum of Qatar • … Qatar’s major clients are asking for BIM based design, construction and operation.
- 6. 6Rene Schumann 1. Currentmarket demand Estimated Number of BIM Professionals in Qatar BIM Con- structor Owner Developer Designer Cost Estimator other Specialist Facility Manager BIM Manager CM/PM Assumptions • Project larger than 500 Mio QAR • Infrastructure and Buildings • Life-cycle approach -> all involved companies need expertise More than 1000 BIM professionals are required within the next 3 to 5 years
- 7. 7Rene Schumann 2. RequiredExpertise and Skills Current Job Descriptions • Managing BIM on projects • Work closely with project team • Expert knowledge in IT/CAD/BIM • Support implementing BIM standards • Develop in-house capabilities to meet client requirements • Setup, initiate and monitor BIM systems • Improve and ensure data quality
- 8. 8Rene Schumann 2. RequiredExpertise and Skills Currently Requested Skills • Solid Engineering background • Comprehensive Knowledge in CAD and BIM • Knowledge in specific standards • >5 years of BIM experience • >10 years of Engineering experience • Middle East experience • Experiences in leading multi cultural teams
- 9. 9Rene Schumann 2. RequiredExpertise and Skills Commonly used Job Titles Undefined job titles and responsibilities, e.g.: • BIM Coordinator • BIM Modeler • BIM Manager Employers: Difficult to measure the real quality of BIM professionals Employees: Difficult to identify suitable jobs •CAD/ BIM Manager •Eng. with BIM Knowledge •VDC Expert
- 10. 10Rene Schumann 3. InternationalAccreditation Programs Universities New South Wales Queensland University of Technology Copenhagen University RWTH Aachen - Germany Bauhaus University - Germany National University of Singapore Northumbria University - UK Stanford University - USA California State University - USA Helsinki University of Technology University of Salford Georgia Tech University
- 11. 11Rene Schumann 3. InternationalAccreditation Programs BIM Education Opportunities • Various and different Curricula for BIM certifications -> but no internationally valid accreditation program • Professional technology training through software vendors • Limited opportunities for industry professionals for skill enhancement • No training program established in Qatar for students or professionals
- 12. 12Rene Schumann General Conclusion •High market demand for BIM professionals expected • No internationally accepted BIM education standard available -> limited availability of BIM Professionals • No common understanding of BIM Role Definitions • No BIM Standard and Training established in the Middle East What is Qatar‘s strategy to feed the BIM demand?
- 13. 13Rene Schumann One stepahead. Build digitally first. René Schumann Managing Director HOCHTIEF ViCon 3rd BIM User Day 30th April 2013 Doha, Qatar Thank you for your attention!