I want you to learn a bit of theory before we start with practical stuff. The theory gives you a better picture of who a BIM Coordinator is, what he does, and what BIM Coordination really is. Knowing all of this will make it easier for you to understand the next steps in this guide.
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In comparison to positions like civil engineer or architect, BIM Coordinator is a fairly “fresh” profession. If you like learning new things, and you aren’t afraid of challenges this is a good career choice. Coordination itself is primarily about working with people, for people.
Remember, there is no predefined framework and no established path to how to become one.
<aside> đź“ś A bit of my story I personally started as a structural engineer. I remember my first steps. I was fed up with the creation of 2D drawings. I had basic modeling classes at my university so I knew that there were ways to provide 3D documentation that automatically updates drawings with every change.
This was something that I was looking for. I dived into the topic of 3D modeling and working with information in the model for good. The rest happened quite naturally.
I changed my job and became a member of the design team, that used BIM models on a daily basis. I knew then that I won’t go back to 2D drawings anymore.
Next, I started to learn more about BIM. Things like best practices in modeling, managing information, coordination, BIM strategy planning, 3d coordination, company standards creation, and more.
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As you can see, in my case I got the role of BIM Coordinator in the process of improving my competencies related to BIM. Your background isn’t so important. Skills are. It is common for BIM Coordinators to have a previous background as: