Seminar on BIM Technologies Held for Belarusian College Representatives

December 17, 2024
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Photo: UNDP in Belarus

On 10 December, Minsk hosted an educational Seminar on BIM Technologies in Design. The event brought together over 20 teachers and instructors and administrators of Belarusian vocational education institutions specializing in construction. 

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a cutting-edge approach to building design and management that uses a digital 3D model of the entire structure.

“Training in BIM technologies allows vocational education institutions to equip specialists with skills that are not just future-proof but are already in high demand,” said Alexander Kolonovich, Head of the BIM Department at LLC ENECA and a seminar speaker. 

a group of people sitting at a table
Photo: UNDP in Belarus

Research conducted this spring by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Education, and the Republican Institute of Vocational Education (UE RIPO) highlighted BIM technologies as a key trend shaping the future of the construction sector. Experts predict that the adoption of BIM technologies at all stages - from design to operation - will continue to grow. These technologies automate and optimize business processes, enhance resource and data management, improve quality, and reduce costs.

During the seminar, experts discussed how integrating BIM technologies into training programs could help vocational colleges produce graduates with skills aligned to labor market needs. Introducing new professions or adding BIM model-reading competencies to existing specialties, they said, would provide vocational education institutions with a competitive edge and address the growing demand from enterprises.