Global_BIM_Management_catalog

GLOBAL BIM
MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
CREATED AND DIRECTED BY:
CERTIFIED BY:
e-zigurat.com/bim
info@e-zigurat.com

WHO ARE WE?
OUR ACADEMIC PARTNER
OVERVIEW
ACADEMIC CONTENT
FACULTY BOARD
METHODOLOGY
STUDENT PROFILE
PARTICIPANT SUMMIT
REGISTRATION
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15
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GLOBAL BIM MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
INDEX

A
GLOBAL
PROGRAM
FOR A
GLOBAL
MARKET
GLOBAL BIM
MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL BIM MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
WHO ARE WE? // 7
WHO
ARE WE?
Zigurat is a global institute for architects,
engineers, owners and developers. We teach key
skills to professionals in the AECO (Architecture,
Engineering, Construction and Operations)
industry. We have been offering certified
qualifications, Master’s degrees and postgraduate
courses for the past 15 years.
Our strategic plan is focused on three key points:
providing the best online education designed
according to the needs of the industry, further
developing of our training programs for the
international market, and launching a strategy to
help professionals to attain top job positions at a
global level.
Zigurat’s mission is to promote continued
progress in the practices of architecture,
engineering, construction and building
development. We have more than 120
professionals from over 15 different countries
who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and
experiences, which have become international
benchmarks, with students who wish to achieve
professional success through certified programs.

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WHO ARE WE? // 9WHO ARE WE? // 8
FACTS
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Zigurat nurtures innovation and embraces possibility. We believe in the ongoing
development of ingenious processes in e-learning under collaborative cloud platforms,
which allow students to recreate real-world workflows around the globe. Our R D
team has developed a number of platforms in different languages that reach more than
56 different countries.
NETWORK
Zigurat’s capacities and standards have enabled us to collaborate with companies,
associations and governments globally, which is essential to professional growth.
Our aim is to bring both students and professionals to a global business world by
developing and training them professionally. For this reason, we collaborate with
numerous architectural firms, general contractors, engineering firms, government
agencies, professional associations and human resources departments.
15 YEARS
40+ PROGRAMS
3 LANGUAGES
200+ PROFESSORS
60,000+ STUDENTS
55+ COUNTRIES
10+ INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
50+ BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
500+ JOB OPPORTUNITIES PER YEAR
CONCEPTUALIZE
· Demanding market
· Exponential
technological
advancement
· Specialized industry
· Digital world
· Global business
EXPERTISE
· Industry skills
· Real projects
· Collaborative
teamwork
· Methodology / Processes
· Global networking
ESTABLISH
· Leadership skills
· Management skills
· Business knowledge
· Professional growth
· Global partners
SOLUTION
HOW TO GUARANTEE THE PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
ACCOMPLISHMENT
· International companies
· Certification
· Recruitment
· Business opportunities
· Global institution
· Professional programs
· Internationally recognized
professors
PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH
BIM implementation is the unpaved road to a better, faster,
more cost-effective practice in the AECO industry. Through our
partnership with BIM Academy, we have professors from London,
Barcelona, Melbourne, Paris, Helsinki, Brescia, Porto, Cape
Town, Munich, Portland, Mexico DF, Lima, Buenos Aires and other
cosmopolitan cities, who collectively train professionals and
students to be the best certified BIM professionals. The Global
BIM Management Certification program has been cultivating
professionals in the industry, leaving a trail of highly established
references in the sector.
BIM creates value from the combined effort of professionals,
processes and technologies. The future of construction is
to target lower costs, faster delivery and improved safety
measures on each project. For over three years, we have been
active members of buildingSMART. Through our numerous
professional qualifications, our institute enhances employability
and empowers professionals to work anywhere around the
globe. Today there is far more integration and collaboration,
and more engagement is happening at a faster, more productive
speed. All stakeholders are now more than ever capable of
establishing common standards, and can cooperatively share
viable data amongst one another. The Global BIM Management
Certification program can guide the way by increasing BIM
expertise and adoption amongst AECO collaborators. Therefore,
we offer a structured approach to digitally augmented studies
that formally trains individuals to attain success in the AECO
Industry.

WE CURRENTLY HAVE 60,000+
PARTICIPANTS WORLDWIDE
FROM APPROXIMATELY 11,000
COMPANIES RELEVANT TO
THE AECO INDUSTRY

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BIM FREELANCE
Gustavo Ferreiro and Antonio Tort, Ms Sc. Architects, are the founders
of BIM Freelance, an independent company registered in 2014. They
have been using BIM methodology since 1996, in addition to working
alongside each other as freelancers.
BIM Freelance’s main goal is to help enhance a participant’s
management role in BIM.
The BIM Manager oversees building information models, and ensures the
correct usage of BIM practice, tools and implementation. BIM Freelance’s
duty is to respond to the demands of the market, and ensure that
participants receive the best education about BIM from an experienced
point of view. Despite being a part of this competitive market, they take
pride in their willingness to outperform the paradoxes of innovation and
quality as an unwavering commitment that they apply both in the fields
of training and in implementation, in which BIM Freelance specializes.
From their long-term experience of more than 20 years in the industry, BIM
Freelance has developed an innovative approach to BIM methodology. They
focus on technical profiles and roles. What’s more, they share their deep
knowledge of the most commonly used modeling platforms and more than
twelve other software programs. The founders of BIM Freelance genuinely
believe that BIM is the key to the present and future of our society, because
cooperation and collaboration drive the forces of progress.
OUR
ACADEMIC
PARTNER

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Hundreds of BIM Freelance participants have become top
references. Without a doubt, both teachers and students have
learned from one another and improved their skills in the
process. Within the implementation projects that BIM Freelance
participates in, they are often credited for their methodology, in
which their successful experience encourages intercontinental
collaboration and global expansion.
In the educational field, BIM Freelance’s team is outstanding;
they are multidisciplinary, professional and versatile. They
participate in international academic and professional
conferences and forums, where methodological advancements
are discussed, staying up to date and always improving in their
fields. During its more than 30 years of history, BIM has evolved
a lot and will keep doing so. BIM Freelance has now given
participants and stakeholders a way to evolve with it.
Gustavo Ferreiro
Co-director of the Global BIM Management
BIM Freelance CINO Antonio Tort
Co-director of the Global BIM Management
BIM Freelance CEO
BIM FREELANCE HAS CREATED
THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU –
WORKING IN BIM SYSTEMS
SINCE 1996, INTRODUCING BIM
IN UNIVERSITIES, TECHNICAL
PRACTICES AND COMPANIES
IN THE AECO INDUSTRY.

GLOBAL BIM
MANAGEMENT
OUR SUCCESSES
ARE THE RESULT
OF HARD WORK.
OUR PASSION
FOR WHAT WE
DO MAKES US
PIONEERS IN
OUR SECTOR.
* Image by: Autodesk

OVERVIEW // 21
OVERVIEW
THE NEED FOR BIM MANAGERS
Advanced BIM technology is moving ahead
quickly, as BIM software programs improve
modeling and project implementation
procedures. The main benefits are
design improvements (according to 69%
of a world survey), savings on design
time (54%), cost savings (35%) and
faster response time to market (24%).
BIM implementation impacts the AECO
industry, with better coordination and
communication between collaborators
using BIM technology. Adopting BIM is
more about learning how to work in unison
with other departments, thus keeping
projects profitable, proficient, sustainable
and on deadline.
BIM is utilized by numerous professionals in the AECO sector: CAD users, designers,
engineers, architects, developers, managers and senior executives, among many
others. BIM usage is highest in small companies worldwide (26%), with 18% in medium-
sized companies and 19% in large companies. By region, BIM usage is highest in North
America with 24%, followed by EMEA (21%) and Asia-Pacific (13%). BIM usage is growing
at a rapid rate, with widespread adoption of BIM by national governments in Singapore,
the UK, Hong Kong, and many others.
The Middle East does not fall far behind. Numerous grand projects have been approved
over the last five years in cities such as Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv among many
others, and are in the early processes of civil engineering, new real estate projects and
developments.
BIMCOORDINATION
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
OWNER
DEVELOPER
CM / PM
DESIGNER OTHER
SPECIALIST
COST
ESTIMATOR
CONSTRUCTOR
FACILITY
MANAGER
BIM MANAGER

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COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK
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SOCIAL
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SOFTWARE
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ONLINE FLEXIBILITY
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FACULTY BOARD
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INTERNATIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Simulated real-world workflows show participants how to work on practical projects
from anywhere in the world, giving them experience working in a collaborative
international environment.
Collaborative work infrastructure on the cloud (BIM servers) compatible with BIM
software allows work to occur simultaneously on a project with other members of the
team. As the projects are all done on cloud servers, professors can access the projects
as participants are working on them and give group and individualized feedback.
Multidisciplinary teams ensure that participants have the experience of working
with other professionals in related but distinct fields. Rotating roles within projects
give the participants knowledge of what is necessary from every person within a
BIM project. With this knowledge, a BIM Manager can effectively assign and manage
roles and tasks.
The project management platform also acts as a social platform. Participants are
able to see a list of all of the other participants in the program and their specialties,
fostering an environment for collaboration and networking.
This program encourages and fosters interaction between working professionals from
various backgrounds and disciplines. International collaborative projects provide the
perfect platform for networking opportunities in a natural and conducive setting. After
completing the program, participants will be comfortable working on an international
team from anywhere in the world. Zigurat has an extensive network of over 60,000
alumni and resources to promote continued professional development.
Four program paths to choose from: Revit (Autodesk), ARCHICAD (Graphisoft), Allplan
(Nemetschek), and AECOsim (Bentley). Participants are required to choose at least
two, but are free to take all four and can add/drop program paths at their convenience,
as long as the minimum of two is maintained.
Participants will have access to over 20 licenses to use all of the programs and
plug-ins that will be used throughout the course. With this software, they will learn
how to apply BIM to all aspects of a project, including 3D modeling, measurements,
scheduling/planning, cost estimation/budgeting, energy analysis and efficiency
studies, facility management/operations, mechanical, engineering and plumbing
(MEP), structures, and collision detection/resolution.
The average profile of our participants is 30-45 year old professionals with 5+ years
experience working in the industry. We understand the value of your time, so this
program was developed with careful consideration of working professionals. The
online delivery method allows participants to complete the course at a comfortable
pace in addition to a busy work schedule. In the event that participants cannot attend
our online lectures, presentations and activities, they are recorded and made available
to watch at a time that best suits their schedule. Our professors and program tutors
are available to assist with any questions or concerns that participants may have
during the program, no matter what country, region or time zone they are in.
Our team of global professors are all thought-leaders and respected references in the
industry. All professors in our programs are adjunct professors meaning they work
full-time in their respective fields. This gives them the unique perspective to know
what is needed for participants to successfully enter a competitive international career
market.
Zigurat is well known throughout the industry and we have many global partnerships
and agreements with companies who are always interested in our participants.
Throughout the course of the program, there are many job fairs and opportunities that
are made available through our human resources department and online job-posting
boards. Participants in our program will have the skills to work in a professional
international setting with no additional training expected from their future employer.
Some of our participants have found that they work so well together, that they have
gone on to create their own successful independent BIM consultancies. For our most
successful participants, there are even opportunities to work here with us at Zigurat.
KEY POINTS
Zigurat´s Global BIM Management Certification program is a mix of the key factors needed to succeed as a BIM
Manager, which no other program can offer. Participation in this program will become the next step in your career
bringing you to the heights of BIM Management. This is why:

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BIM PROFILES
A1: Digital Model
A2: Model Documentation
A3: Advanced Modeling
© Profiles definitions created by BIM FreelanceB1: Collaborative Teamwork
B2: 4D, 5D, 6D Interoperability
B3: MEP/Struct. Interoperability
C1: BIM Objects Development. BIM Libraries Management
C2: BIM Style Guide
C3: Information Management
BIM Systems Implementation
IT Management IT Management
BIM Style Guide BIM Style Guide
BIM Objects Development
BIM Libraries Management
BIM Objects Development
BIM Libraries Management
MEP/ Struct. Interoperability MEP/ Struct. Interoperability
BIM
INTERIOR
ARCHITECT
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BIM
ARCHITECT
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BIM MEP/
STRUCTURE
ENGINEER
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BIM
PROJECT
MANAGER
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BIM
CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEER
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BIM
BIOCLIMATIC
DESIGNER
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BIM FM
FACILITIES
MANAGER
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4D, 5D, 6D ,7D Interoperability 4D, 5D, 6D ,7D Interoperability
Model Documentation
MEP/ Struct.
Interoperability
Model Documentation Model Documentation
Advanced Modeling Advanced Modeling
MEP/ Struct.
Interoperability
4D, 5D, 6D ,7D
Interoperability
4D, 5D, 6D ,7D
Interoperability
4D, 5D, 6D ,7D
Interoperability
Asset
Management
Advanced Modeling Advanced Modeling
Collaborative Teamwork
Collaborative
Teamwork
Collaborative Teamwork
Collaborative
Teamwork
Collaborative
Teamwork
Collaborative
Teamwork
Collaborative
Teamwork
Collaborative
Teamwork
Collaborative Teamwork Collaborative Teamwork
Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model Digital Model
A1 B1 A1 A3 B1 A1 A2 A3 B1 A1 B1 B3 A1 B1 B2 A1 B1 B2 B3 A1 B1 B2 A1 B1 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3
BIM
COORDI
NATOR
The BIM coordinator has the
skills necessary to manage and
coordinate users and teams on a
BIM project.
BIM
SPECIALIST
A BIM specialist contributes to a project by using
advanced software modeling throughout the project’s full
lifecycle.
BIM
EXPERT
BIM
MANAGER
A BIM expert will learn the management
of advanced BIM systems and their
interoperability. The expert will also
demonstrate IT manager skills, and will
manage and develop libraries.
The BIM Manager has the skills necessary
for the management of collaborative teams
and the implementation of BIM systems
across all workstations.

ACADEMIC CONTENT // 27
ACADEMIC
CONTENT
M. 7:
DIGITAL
FABRICATION
BUSINESS
AREA
SPECIA-
LIZATIONS
M. 6:
FACILITY
MANAGEMENT
M. 5:
BUILDING
SUSTAINABILITY
M. 4:
BIM
IMPLEMENTATION
BIM
MANAGER
M. 3:
BIM
MANAGEMENT
M. 2:
BIM
EXPERT
BIM
EXPERT
M. 1:
BIM
SPECIALIST
BIM
SPECIALIST
BIM COOR-
DINATOR

MODULE 1
BIM SPECIALIST
SECTION 1. COORDINATION SKILLS
· Topic 1: BIM A1 - Digital Model
· Topic 2: BIM B1 - Collaborative Teamwork
SECTION 2. DESIGN SKILLS
· Topic 1: BIM A2 - Model Documentation
· Topic 2: BIM A3 - Advanced Modeling
SECTION 3. ENGINEERING SKILLS
· Topic 1: BIM B2 - 2E Interoperability
· Topic 2: BIM B3 - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) / Structural Interoperability
MODULE 2
BIM EXPERT
SECTION 1. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SKILLS
· Topic 1: BIM C1 - Information Management. Rule-Based Model Checking
SECTION 2. SKILLS IN DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTS
· Topic 1: BIM C2 – BIM Objects Development. BIM libraries Management
SECTION 3. ORGANIZATION SKILLS
· Topic 1: BIM C3 - Style Guidelines. Standards and Protocols.
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MODULE 3
BIM MANAGEMENT
SECTION 1. AECO IN THE DIGITAL ERA
· Topic 1: AECO in the Digital Era
· Topic 2: Information, Information, Information
SECTION 2. EXECUTION PLAN FOR BIM
· Topic 1: BEP as Memorandum
· Topic 2: Applying BEP at all Levels of the Organization
· Topic 3: Implementation of BEP
SECTION 3. IDM. BIM PROTOCOL
· Topic 1: IDM. Industry Delivery Manuals. Building Smart ISO Standard
· Topic 2: BIM Protocols
· Topic 3: Uniclass and Omniclass
· Topic 4: Life Cycle of the Integrated Practice
· Topic 5: Organization Standards
SECTION 4. COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE
· Topic 1: Cultural Collaboration
· Topic 2: Virtuality and its Consequences
· Topic 3: Cooperative Design
· Topic 4: Characteristics of Collaborative Organizations
· Topic 5: Types of Collaborative Organizations
SECTION 5. QUALITY CONTROL
· Topic 1: Culture of Quality
· Topic 2: Analysis and Information Processes
· Topic 3: Implementing Efficient Quality Control
SECTION 6. BIM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
· Topic 1: The Change as the Usual Working Environment
· Topic 2: Internalization of Design as a Process of Information
· Topic 3: IPD: Integrated Project Delivery
· Topic 4: Customer-Oriented Design
· Topic 5: Compliance with ISO as an Internal Commitment
· Topic 5: Continuous Improvement as a Philosophy of Survival
MODULE 4
BIM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION 1. THE ROLE AND MARKET OF THE BIM MANAGER
· Topic 1: The Role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
· Topic 2: Big BIM Little BIM
SECTION 2. BIM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (BIP)
· Topic 1: Presentation
SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
· Topic 1: Obstacles in the Way
· Topic 2: General Conditions of a Typical Implementation
· Topic 3: Emotional Intelligence
· Topic 4: Methods to Facilitate the Change
· Topic 5: The Keys to a Successful Implementation… and Our Own Success
SECTION 4. ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS
· Topic 1: Organization Inventory
· Topic 2: Organization Assessment
· Topic 3 Time and Cost Conditions
· Topic 4 Assets of the Organization
· Topic 5 BIM Report
· Topic 6 Businesses and BIM
SECTION 5. DESIGNING THE ENVIRONMENT
· Topic 1: Organizational Market Profile
· Topic 2: Team Resources
· Topic 3 ROI Methodology
· Topic 4 Overview of Software and Solutions
· Topic 5 Selection of a Combination of Software Programs
· Topic 6 Evolution of Tools
· Topic 7 BIM Consultancy
· Topic 8 BIM Implementation Project. Marketing and Positioning
· Topic 9 Applying BIM: Now or Never
· Topic 10 Contract for BIM Implementation
SECTION 6. BUILDING A TEAM
· Topic 1: People as the Most Valuable Resource
· Topic 2: Collaborative Culture
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MODULE 5
BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
SECTION 1. SUSTAINABILITY AND TERRITORY
· Topic 1: United Nations Local Agenda 21
· Topic 2: Concept of Sustainable Economy
SECTION 2. RESTORATION, THE NEW MARKET FOR AECO
· Topic 1: The Challenges of Sustainability Goals for Building Performance
· Topic 2: New Tax Scenario by Carbon Footprint
· Topic 3: Economic Impact of Sustainable Restoration
SECTION 3. BIOCLIMATIC DESIGN
· Topic 1: The Challenge of Sustainability in Building Performance
· Topic 2: The Challenges of Sustainability Goals for Building Performance
· Topic 3: Principles of Sustainability of the City and Region
· Topic 4: State of the Art of Teaching Bioclimatic Design
· Topic 5: Skills in Bioclimatic Design
· Topic 6: Sustainable Design Strategies
· Topic 7: Other Assessment Methods for Sustainable Building
SECTION 4. ECO-EFFICIENCY
· Topic 1: Methods for Eco-efficient Evaluation
· Topic 2: Simulation: the Third Pillar of Science
· Topic 3: 2E Index
· Topic 4: Lifecycle Simulation
· Topic 5: New Concept of Rehabilitation Cycles and Milestones
SECTION 5. RENOVATION MASTER PLAN
· Topic 1: Strategic Objectives of Renovation in the World
· Topic 2: Rehabilitation Cycles
· Topic 3: Market Based on Restoration Cycles
MODULE 6
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
SECTION 1. FACILITY MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
· Topic 1: Scope of Facility Management
· Topic 2: Process of Normalization
SECTION 1. AECO INDUSTRY PRODUCTS
· Topic 1: IFC, buildingSMART. Parametric Standards of the Industry
· Topic 2: The Integration of Fabrication and Design in AECO
· Topic 3: Algorithmic Graphical Environments
· Topic 4: CNC Routers
· Topic 5: The Key to the New Market of Building Products
· Topic 6: E-Commerce Platform for the Building Products Market
· Topic 7: Development of Libraries for AECO Manufacturing Companies
· Topic 8: Application of Concurrent Engineering Techniques
MODULE 7
DIGITAL FABRICATION
SECTION 2. TOOLS
· Topic 1: Description of Necessities
· Topic 2: Measurement and Control
SECTION 3. THE ACTIVITY OF A FACILITY MANAGER
· Topic 1: Roles and Responsibilities
SECTION 4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
· Topic 1: Service Provisions
SECTION 5. SUPPORTING ACTIVITY
· Topic 1: Transverse Elements
SECTION 6. THE BIM MANAGER IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT
· Topic 1: General Concepts
· Topic 2: Computer Systems in Management
SECTION 7. THE FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM AND THE BIM INVENTORY
· Topic 1: The Functional Program and Inventory
· Topic 2: dRofus
SECTION 8. BUILDING OPERATIONS IN BIM
· Topic 1: Integrated Management of the Property
· Topic 2: Maintenance Management

OTHER SOFTWARE
PROGRAM PATHS
BIM SERVERS

FACULTY BOARD // 37
FACULTY
BOARD
OUR PROFESSORS FROM
ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE
INFLUENTIAL THOUGHT
LEADERS IN BIM

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BILL EAST
PROFESSOR
JAIME CRESPO CARO
LECTURER GERMANY
UNITED STATES
Owner – Prairie Sky Consulting Director,
The COBie Academy University of
Florida
Founding partner and Director at easyBIM
Founding Partner at Bouzas Regojo Arquitectos
Managing Director at BIMobject Spain
Architect
Freelance at i-aplicada
Architect
GUSTAVO FERREIRO
BIM FREELANCE CINO
USA
Gustavo Ferreiro is co-founder and CINO at BIM Freelance. He is a licensed architect (MSc.), member of buildingSMART
International and head of the Spanish Chapter of buildingSMART. Gustavo is founder and director of BIM Campus, a
company that promotes research from the bottom-up for BIM implementation at national level. He is a consultant and
implementer of ARCHICAD. Gustavo is focused on the academic and university research part of the Global BIM Management
Certification program.
ANTONIO TORT
BIM FREELANCE CEO
USA
Antonio Tort is co-founder and CEO at BIM Freelance. He is a licensed architect (MSc.), member of AIA and COAG. Antonio
has had his own architecture firm since 1990, focused on residential and hotel architecture. Until 1995, he was an AutoCAD
trainer, and since 1996 he has been implementing BIM. He participates in the Global BIM Management Certification
Program giving lectures about style guidelines and BIM implementation plans.
MANUEL BOUZAS
LECTURER SPAIN
Bill East is the owner of Prairie Sky Consulting, a company that supports owners and contractors in the management of
information during the project life cycle. Bill is the founder and director of the COBie Academy at the University of Florida.
During his time with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), he shepherded it in to the National Building Information
Model (NBIMS-US) standard, and is still heavily involved in COBie, including the latest update. Bill has been the Government
Civil Engineer of the Year and has worked as program manager at the Engineer Research and Development Center
identifying, defining and solving problems resulting in reductions in cost and time, and improvements to the quality of
public facility acquisitions and operations. Bill has also been adjunct lecturer at University of Illinois teaching the Critical
Path Method (CPM). Bill is a member of the buildingSMART alliance and chair of the technical committee of the National BIM
Standard and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
MARIO ORTEGA
LECTURER SPAIN
“BIM IS NOT AN OPTION,
IT IS THE NATURAL
EVOLUTION OF THE
AECO INDUSTRY”
“MORE THAN
ANYTHING ELSE, BIM
IS COLLABORATION”
DIRECTORS
PATRICK MAY
LECTURER UNITED STATES
Digital Design Coordinator at Walker Warner Architects
Architect

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MOHSEN FAR
PROFESSOR CYPRUS
PEDRO MARTÍN
LECTURER SPAIN
JAVIER NEILA
PROFESSOR SPAIN
DECIO FERREIRA
LECTURER UNITED KINGDOM
J.EMILIO NOGUES
LECTURER SPAIN
JARED BANKS
LECTURER
UNITED STATES
Architect Writer
Shoegnome, LLC
VLADIMIR DOMÍNGUEZ
LECTURER UNITED KINGDOM
Jared Banks is the founder of Shoegnome, a company that promotes the use of BIM in residential firms. Jared is a
licensed architect and writer. He has written over 800 articles about BIM, ARCHICAD and the relationship between
the practice of architecture and technology. He also writes for the official Graphisoft North America blog. Jared has
worked as BIM Manager at various architecture firms such as SALA Architects, Nelson Tremain Partnership, Aaron
Parker Associates, and Gensler. He is involved in several organizations, such as the national advisory group at AIA
CRAN (Custom Residential Architect’s Network) and an organizer for ARCHICAD user groups.
Consultant in Building Technology Services at BIM Freelance
Assistant Tutor at Robert Gordon University
Digital Content Manager at BIMobject
Consultant at BIM WIP
AECOsim Building Designer Instructor
Senior Consultant Partner at linkBIM
Revit and AutoCAD Consultant
BIM Coordinator at Foster + Partners
Professor at UPM. Architect
Author of the book “Bioclimatic Looks at Popular Architecture of
the World”
Co-founder and CEO at SIMBIM™
President of PhD Network Committee at European Real State Society
Researcher / PhD Candidate at UPC
CEO at arqteam
Architect
JEFFREY W. OUELLETTE
LECTURER
UNITED STATES
Senior Product Specialist - Vectorworks
Jeffrey W. Ouellette is a senior product specialist at Vectorworks, influencing the understanding of CAD and BIM technologies.
Before that, he was a content developer and BIM specialist at the same company, doing research on topical BIM technologies,
processes, standards and workflows, including competitors’ analysis, strategic partner solutions and the implementation of the
“Open BIM” concept in Vectorworks. Jeffrey is a licensed architect and has been the project manager in several architecture firms
during his career. He has participated in important BIM projects such as the National BIM Standard (NBIMS-US), the AIA TAP BIM
Standards, Open BIM Education and Implementation and buildingSMART International IFC, among others. Jeffrey is involved in
various organizations such as chair at buildingSMART International alliance, and he is also in the advisory group of the American
Institute of Architects.International IFC among others. Jeffrey is involved in some organizations as chair at buildingSMART
International and Alliance, and in the advisory group at the American Institute of Architects.
JACOB D’ALBORA
LECTURER UNITED STATES
Director at RPA Pulse
BIM Coordinator and Architectural Designer at RPA Design
IOANNA ALSASUA
LECTURER SPAIN
Co-founder and COO at SIMBIM™
Official Distributor at SIMBIM™ ArchiCenter
BIM + ArchiCAD Instructor

FACULTY BOARD // 42
BIM FREELANCE IS
MUCH MORE THAN
A BIM COMPANY.
OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE
ALL THOSE WHO KNOW,
OR WANT TO KNOW,
BIM TECHNOLOGY AS
AN ATTITUDE. THAT
LEADS TO CONTINUED
COMMITMENT TO
IMPROVE THE QUALITY
OF LIFE THAT THIS
TECHNIQUE ALLOWS.
Quote by BIM Freelance
GLOBAL BIM
MANAGEMENT
NUNO PIRES
LECTURER PORTUGAL
RODRIGO RUBIO
LECTURER SPAIN
Freelance BIM Manager and Consultant
Co-Director at 24 StudioLAB
CEO at ImasD Consult
Consultant at ImasD Consult
SUSAN KEENLISIDE
LECTURER
CANADA
President and CEO at S8 Inc.
Chair at NBIMS-US Product Development
Subcommittee
Susan Keenliside is president and CEO at S8 Inc., a BIM consultancy specialized in advisoring, strategies, planning
and technical matters. Susan is a member of buildingSMART Canada and is involved in many organizations, including
her role as chair of the NBIMS-US Product Development Subcommittee and on the technical advisory committee at
the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC). Susan has worked in the field of BIM for many years in several companies; she
worked as technical BIM advisor at Defence Construction Canada, BIM implementation specialist at BIM Solutions and
as BIM consultant at HOK. Susan is a licensed architect and has LEED AP certification from the Canada Green Building
Council (CaGBC).

METHODOLOGY // 45
METHO-
DOLOGY
Quote by BIM Freelance
WE DO NOT WORK ALONE
IN THIS. WE WORK AS A
TEAM, BRINGING TOGETHER
DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES
THAT WE WILL COORDINATE
IN ONE MODEL.

Quote by Jesus Martínez
Engineer in London (UK)
“WORKING COLLABORATIVELY HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY GOOD
BECAUSE I‘VE WORKED WITH PEOPLE IN SHANGHAI, SOUTH
AMERICA, THE UK, AND SPAIN. WE WERE WORKING ON
PRACTICAL PROJECTS, BUT AT THE SAME TIME SHARING
OUR EXPERIENCES FROM OUR OWN COUNTRIES AND THIS
GIVES A VERY INTERESTING OVERVIEW. IN ADDITION, I WAS
ABLE TO MAKE FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER AND OPEN DOORS
TO COUNTRIES THAT I HAD FAILED TO EVEN IMAGINE.”
METHODOLOGY // 47METHODOLOGY // 46
COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK
INTERNATIONAL GROUP PROJECTS WITH FIVE TO SIX PEOPLE
Processes and methodology make up 80% of BIM, while
technology makes up 20%. This is a statistic confirmed by
professionals throughout the world. It reflects BIM’s role in an
organization’s workflow within a construction project, which
involves various companies and public agents.
Aware of this reality, Zigurat based the course on the concept of
an integrated practice amongst participants. Thus, all projects
are assigned collaboratively via BIM servers provided by BIM
Freelance and Zigurat. For example, students who choose a
Revit (Autodesk) specialty will work directly from Revit Server,
and tasks will be organized jointly with professors through a
Project Management platform like VIEWPOINT for projects.
A digital model is created and analyzed throughout its life cycle,
connecting participants from all over the world in a real-time
working environment. This methodology allows students to
improve workflows and learn with companions working on a
global scale.
More than 50 BIM Teams are created every edition. Each
BIM Team consists of five to six participants with different
professional profiles, so that they can complement one another
(i.e. engineers, architects, etc.).
The BIM roles are rotated within the group, so that each
participant learns firsthand the responsibilities of each of
the profiles on the project. Projects are created using these
collaborative measures in numerous business initiatives, such
as BIM Management Consulting, architecture firms specializing
in BIM, software development firms and technical training
companies.
BIM MODELLER
CIVIL ENGINEER
MODEL PART E
STUDENT SOUTH AMERICA
ARCHITECT
BIM ARCHITECT
MODEL PART A
STUDENT USA
BIM COORDINATOR
ARCHITECT
MODEL PART C
STUDENT SINGAPORE
BIM ENGINEER
BUILDING SURVEYOR
MODEL PART D
STUDENT SOUTH AFRICA
ZIGURAT | BIM FREELANCE
BIM SERVERS | BIM CLOUD
COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT
BIM MANAGER
ENGINEER
MODEL PART B
STUDENT UK
BIM PROJECT
FULL MODEL
STUDENT
TUTOR
PROFESSORS
TEAM
COORDINATOR
SERVER
COORDINATOR

METHODOLOGY // 49METHODOLOGY // 48
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
-
Zigurat utilizes a virtual platform where you will find
documentation for your Certification Program, composed
of interactive notes and explanatory videos. There, you
can regularly interact with other participants, board
members and tutors through online forums. Our tutors
are responsible for posting study materials for any and all
classes there.
Tests, projects and case studies are reviewed and
corrected by the professors. Once corrected, all
explanations and solutions will be given to the participant
personally. In addition to this, seminars will be held online
and live presentations will be retransmitted through
online videoconferences.
WHO IS THE CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM FOR?
This program is aimed at all professionals – architects and
engineers – in the AECO industry who want to specialize or
expand their knowledge in BIM. Professionals who complete the
program will understand and learn to manage the BIM stages
in the life cycle of a project or asset. At the same time, the
participant will obtain broad discretion in the implementation
and management of BIM in large and small companies (Big BIM
and Little BIM).
WHY COMPLETE OUR
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?
BIM Academy helps participants develop a variety of skills
through the Global BIM Management Certification program:
· Advanced management across any platform of BIM
· Advanced management for BIM tools: planning and
management, measurements, budgets and energy analysis,
financial follow-up
· Advanced knowledge in the interoperability of various
programs prescribed in each phase of a project
· Knowledge of the advantages, disadvantages and limitations
on the use of these programs and processes
· Training for project coordination
· Training for the implementation of systems and BIM processes
· The ability to analyze the physical and functional aspects of
a project, to make successful decisions more quickly
· The ability to meet the international standard of work that is
imposed in the construction sector.
DIGITAL LEARNING ADVANTAGES
· Learning is student-centered
· Content is updated on a daily basis
· Professors and learning materials are always at the participant’s
disposal
· Archival capability allows knowledge reuse and sharing
· Learning happens at a comfortable pace
· Platform is accessible worldwide
· Learning is applicable on day one
· On-site, real meetings with alumni are possible
· Participants network with other professionals all over the world
CONCEPTUALISING
YOUR STUDY:
FROM A METHODOLOGY
STANDPOINT
All software licenses used
throughout the course will
be made available to the
participant.
SOFTWARES
Training programs to meet the standards of
North America, South America, Asia-Pacific,
Europe and Africa.
INTERNATIONAL
CODES
Explore an online environment
with forums, downloadable
content, live streams and
customized teaching assistance.
VIRTUAL
CAMPUS
Allows access to
multimedia content
from a tablet or
mobile devices.
QR CODES
Professionals in the AECO industry
develop in-depth topics on the
course curriculum and respond to
questions students may have.
VIDEO
CONFERENCES
WITH INDUSTRY
EXPERTS
Studying with two screens
allows students to view video
tutorials and simultaneously
build calculation models to
see the end results of the
program. This allows the
student to obtain the same
conclusions as the teacher.
WORKING WITH
DUAL MONITORS
TO INCREASE
PRODUCTIVITY
You can print the notes or
study directly from your
tablet or mobile devices.
NOTES
Used for
management among
collaborative teams.
The student has different
BIM servers available for
BIM software use.
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
PLATFORMS
BIM SERVICE

STUDENT PROFILE // 51
STUDENT
PROFILE
PERCENTAGE OF ENROLLMENT
EUROPE
ASIA
N. AMERICA
AFRICA
S. AMERICA
OTHERS
COMPANY PROFILE
GLOBAL DATA
45% Small companies
less than 50 employees
40% Medium companies
less than 250 employees
15% Large companies
more than 250 employees
* K = 1.000
MEDIAN AGE: 30 - 45 years
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 5+
AVERAGE SALARY:
USD 65K - USD 80K
PROFESSIONAL PROFILES:
Engineers
Architects
General Contractors
Project Managers
BIM Coordinators
Program technicians
40%
20%
20%
5%
10%
5%
Owners
Subcontractors
Design Consultants
Facility Managers
Developers
Others
CERTIFICATION
02
GLOBAL
DEGREE
01
JOB OFFERS
03
COLLABO-
RATIVE
WORK
04
SOFTWARE
05
BIM
MANAGEMENT
06
NET-
WORKING
07
QUALIFICATIONS
08
THE
CLOUD
09
PROJECT
FEEDBACK
10
SUMMITS
11
VIDEO
PLATFORMS
12
PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH
13
SUBJECT RANKING METHODOLOGY

BARCELONA MIAMI SINGAPORE
PARTICIPANT SUMMIT // 53
PARTICIPANT
SUMMIT
ON-SITE INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING WEEK

REGISTRATION // 55
REGIS-
TRATION
MAKE THE WORLD
YOUR WORKPLACE
GRANTS
-
Zigurat promotes diversity within the industry through career-
oriented grant funding. Participants that meet the criteria
may apply. Grant recipients will be selected based on their
background and professional excellence. Since its inception,
the grant fund has assisted more than 200 applicants in our
programs.
1) International Grants for Developing Countries
2) Entrepreneurship Leadership Grants
When applying for these grants, you should make sure to include
all of the documentation requested, and dedicate plenty of time
to writing your application. Be sure to meet the deadlines and
follow the correct application procedures. To learn more about
the grant programs, get in touch with your Enrollment Advisor or
contact us directly through the online application form.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Financial institutions in many countries offer loan support to
local citizens. These loans are typically repayable after the
studies are completed, although terms vary widely. If you are
interested, ask your bank if you are eligible for a loan, and
inquire about possible grant opportunities offered by your
government. We ensure that applicants have the ability to
complete their studies by helping to identify suitable financial
institutions and programs. For further information, contact your
Enrollment Advisor.

REGISTRATION // 57REGISTRATION // 56
HOW TO APPLY
Make sure to ask any questions before
getting started with your program.
Obtain your acceptance admission
and prepare for your studies.
Send your curriculum vitae along with a
cover letter to the Enrollment Advisor.
Be organized, follow an agenda
and complete your education.
Your Enrollment Advisor
will get in contact with you personally and
guide you through the process.
Confirm your enrollment application
and begin processing your tuition fees.
Have a one on one online interview
with your Enrollment Advisor.
PLAN AHEAD
AND APPLY EARLY
RECEIVE YOUR
LETTER OF ADMISSION
SEND CV
START YOUR ONLINE STUDIES
RECEIVE YOUR
INFORMATION
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR
ADMISSION LETTER ARRIVES
INTERVIEW
1
5
3
7
2
6
4
PROGRAM APPLICATION
TRANSCRIPTS
To apply with Zigurat, please ask for your original college
transcripts to be sent to you or directly to the Admissions Office
of Zigurat. (1) Transcripts can be scanned and attached to
your application or emailed to the Admissions Office (info@e-
zigurat.com). Please also send (2) your English certification
(if applicable), (3) your CV, (4) a cover letter that explains your
motivations for wanting to join the program and (5) proof of the
negotiated down payment to secure your place in the program.
All documents are required in order to begin processing your
application.
GENERAL GUIDELINE
Combine all documents into A SINGLE PDF FILE and submit it via
email to your Enrollment Advisor or info@e-zigurat.com.
Please use the following naming format: “[Name of Applicant]_
[Name of Program]” (e.g. John Jones_Global BIM Management).
ENROLLMENT ADVISORS
Our Enrollment Advisors can help you with the application
process and answer any questions you may have. You can reach
Zigurat through the Contact page on our website, by emailing
info@ezigurat.com and asking for an Enrollment Advisor to
contact you, or by calling our head office in Barcelona.
MINIMUM LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
English Language Proficiency Program: Adequate command
of spoken and written English is required for admission. It is
mandatory that participants can read and write in English at an
advanced intermediate proficiency level. If you do not meet any
of the prerequisites listed on this page, you can ask your local
institution for an English Language Placement Advisory Test.
I. Native Language
II. IELTS: 6,5 | TOEFL iBT: 88 | International Baccalaureate:
Standard Level (Grade 5) | Hong Kong use of English AS
level: C | India Standard XII: 70% | WAEC C4-6
III. Minimum one year working experience in an English
speaking country
In the case that you have completed any of the above-
mentioned English tests, you should include screen captures or
scans of the test reports, ensuring the following information is
included:
IELTS
· Test Report Form (TRF) number
· The scores for each element
TOEFL
· Registration Number (e.g. 0000 0000 1111 1111)
· Date of birth
· The scores for each element
Please note that we do not process test reports sent to us
directly from IELTS or TOEFL.
It is not possible to combine language test certificates. You
must meet the minimum requirements for all elements in the
same sitting.
Recommendations: Certified university degree with a career in
architecture, engineering or construction
· Proven track record of 5+ years in the AECO industry.
Contact your Enrollment Advisor with questions regarding
your application

BARCELONA
Carrer dels Almogàvers, 66
08018 Barcelona | Spain
Tel. (+34) 933 00 12 10 | info@e-zigurat.com
www.e-zigurat.com/bim/
HEAD OFFICE

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