BIM Awareness Session: Building the Future with Digital Construction

Our Department, in association with the ISTE Chapter, hosted a BIM Fast Track Awareness Session in collaboration with BIM Cafe Learning Hub on 29 July 2026. The programme was conducted in the Advanced Computing Lab with the objective of familiarising students with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its growing role in the construction industry.

The programme was organised in two parts, comprising of a BIM drafting competition followed by a technical awareness session. The drafting competition was conducted for students from the second, third and fourth years of Civil Engineering. Participants were provided with a given plan and were required to develop its 3D model using drafting software Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD. The one hour competition saw 33 participants. Ms. Uma Shankar, BIM Expert and Industry Professional, served as the moderator for the programme and guided the participants during the competition. The activity provided students with hands-on exposure to digital drafting and modelling tools and encouraged them to explore BIM-based approaches to construction planning and design.

The Technical awareness session, “Building the Future with Digital Construction,” focused on the fundamentals and applications of Building Information Modelling in the construction sector. The session was led by Ms. Anitha Shamla, Managing Director, DDG BIM Services Pvt. Ltd. She introduced the students to the concept of BIM and highlighted its significance in transforming conventional construction practices through digital technologies. The session provided insights into the role of BIM in improving collaboration, coordination, visualisation and efficiency throughout the construction lifecycle.

The combination of the practical drafting competition and the expert-led awareness session helped bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices in BIM and digital construction. The BIM Fast Track Awareness Session was a meaningful initiative towards enhancing students’ awareness of emerging digital technologies and preparing them for the evolving demands of the construction industry.

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Dr. Asha Joseph, Professor, CE