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Proposing a framework for introducing the concept of engineering digitization to develop curricula: case study - Tishreen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering

  Fotoun Ahmaad Dalloul 1 * ,   Lama Adel Saoud 2

1  Building Information Modeling and Management Master Program student at Syrian Virtual University,Damascus,Syria
    (Fotoun_153047@svuonline.org)

2  Lecturer in the Master's Program in Building Information Modeling and Management at the Syrian Virtual University,Damascus,Syria
    (t_saoud@svuonline.org)

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Doi   :   https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.060103

Received: June 28, 2022 Accepted: January 26, 2023

Abstract :

The emergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology has made a major development in the fields of engineering and construction and has provided a means for documentation and design management throughout the building's life cycle. Despite this, the construction sector suffers from a clear shortage of specialists equipped with work skills, and therefore there is a gap and lack of skills. In order to meet the future needs for the skills of using (BIM) technology in the labor market, it was necessary to take serious steps to introduce BIM in education programs in Syrian universities to prepare future specialists, so this study aimed to identify the current reality of teaching Building Information Modeling (BIM) and to identify obstacles and challenges that prevent the application of (BIM) and propose a framework for introducing the concept of engineering digitization to develop curricula at Tishreen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering. The study used the descriptive survey method, and to collect data, two questionnaires were developed, which were applied to a sample of (32) faculty members from all disciplines of the Faculty of Civil Engineering. The study also used the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) program to analyze the results of the questionnaire. The study showed a positive awareness of the culture of building information modeling among the various disciplines of civil engineering, despite the presence of many challenges and obstacles facing the implementation of BIM, and the study provided a general framework for the integration of building information modeling (BIM) technology with curricula The most important recommendations indicate the need to enhance awareness of the BIM culture and its applications by offering specialized training courses for academics in the use of modern technological tools based on BIM as an effective educational tool that can be integrated into the teaching curricula.

Keywords :

Building Information Modeling (BIM); higher education; civil engineering curricula; BIM integration.

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MLA Fotoun Ahmaad Dalloul, Lama Adel Saoud. "Proposing a framework for introducing the concept of engineering digitization to develop curricula: case study - Tishreen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering." International Journal of BIM and Engineering Science, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2023 ,PP. 34-51 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.060103)
APA Fotoun Ahmaad Dalloul, Lama Adel Saoud. (2023). Proposing a framework for introducing the concept of engineering digitization to develop curricula: case study - Tishreen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering. Journal of International Journal of BIM and Engineering Science, 6 ( 1 ), 34-51 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.060103)
Chicago Fotoun Ahmaad Dalloul, Lama Adel Saoud. "Proposing a framework for introducing the concept of engineering digitization to develop curricula: case study - Tishreen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering." Journal of International Journal of BIM and Engineering Science, 6 no. 1 (2023): 34-51 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.060103)
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Vancouver Fotoun Ahmaad Dalloul, Lama Adel Saoud. Proposing a framework for introducing the concept of engineering digitization to develop curricula: case study - Tishreen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering. Journal of International Journal of BIM and Engineering Science, (2023); 6 ( 1 ): 34-51 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.060103)
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