Project Management
With Architectural Technologies Track
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Core Focus
Learn and practice workflows and skills covered in this program, with sections on modeling, documentation, collaboration and coordination, project standard and setup, and information analysis. Review advanced modeling architectural topics and learn to work with walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, stairs, columns, and rooms. Learn about Family categories and types, phases and design options, schedules, and worksharing.
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Project Management
Learn to effectively manage technology and architectural projects. Through a combination of skills training and hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to plan, organize, and run projects so they can be delivered on time and on budget.
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Modeling for architectural design:
Learn the key aspects of modeling, including creating wall types and applying materials to layers. Get an in-depth review of architectural elements and learn how to configure systems and loadable families.
Who is this program for?
The ideal candidate for this program is someone interested in a career within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sectors, or related fields that require comprehensive project management and digital modeling skills. This individual wants to integrate cutting-edge technology and project management strategies into their skill set. They are motivated to learn how to efficiently plan, execute, and manage projects from conception through to completion, using architectural technology capabilities to enhance collaboration, design, documentation, and construction processes.
This program is perfect for someone loves to …
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Collaborate and Coordinate
Great for those who love working in teams, making sure everyone's on the same page and projects run smoothly.
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Use Technology to Design
A match for tech-savvy folks excited to dive into the cool world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and shake things up in building design.
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Find Creative Solutions
Perfect for creative minds who enjoy tackling tricky problems with smart, unexpected solutions.
Project Management With Architectural Technologies Track
What is project management?
Project management involves utilizing specific knowledge, skills, instruments, and methods on project tasks to fulfill the project's objectives.
Consider the last group vacation or trip you planned. Selecting a destination, assigning responsibilities, managing finances, organizing arrivals, and making sure everyone has a good time - these are all elements of project management. Reflect on how successfully managing these aspects enhances your trip. Similarly, imagine the benefits such management brings to a business. Project management is crucial for companies because it ensures projects are completed as expected, both on schedule and within budget. Therefore, project management plays a vital role in the achievement of both large and small projects.
What is architectural technology will we focus on?
The architectural technology we will be focused on is building information model (BIM) software called Revit. Building Information Modeling (BIM) simply means you are creating a 3D digital building model that hold geometric information necessary for building construction. BIM allows us to model a building and store information within that geometry, so we have an easier job making design decision as well as producing all project documentation.
Revit is also a great collaborating and allowing the different construction trades (Mechanical, Plumbing, electrical, and structural) to work simultaneously on the same project with architects.
The 3D model is used to create all the architectural element and then the structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers can add all the other building elements to the same model.
By collaborating on the same model, conflicts and clashes between trades and building construction elements can be found and resolved, hence eliminating the cost associated with changing the design during the construction phase.
What is project management and BIM software about?
Project management and BIM software simplify and enhance the way teams approach construction and design projects. By integrating project management principles—such as detailed planning and efficient execution—with the advanced capabilities of Building Information Modeling (BIM), teams can work more collaboratively and efficiently. REVIT allows for a unified digital workspace where architects, engineers, and construction professionals can simultaneously create and modify a comprehensive 3D model. This process not only streamlines design and documentation but also helps preemptively resolve potential conflicts, reducing costly changes during construction. This combination of strategic project management with BIM’s innovative technology ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with optimal precision, making it an invaluable approach for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Project Management with Architectural Technologies Track
In shaping our Project Management with Architectural Technologies Track, our passion lies in ensuring that tech training is accessible to everyone. This program goes beyond just skills and tools; it's a commitment to empowering the next generation of project managers and building designers to excel in this dynamic field. This all-encompassing program provides participants with an opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge as well as practical experience through hands-on activities and real-world challenges.
Our Spring 2024 Project Management with Architectural Technologies Track program application are now open.
Dates:
Learn: Start from March 18th, 2024 through (tentatively) June 2024
Earn: Tentative dates starting June 2024 to October 5th, 2024
Time Commitment: Mondays through Fridays, 9:30am - 12:30pm for 20 to 30 hours a week between class time and personal work time
Location: These courses will take place via Zoom and there’s an option to come in person to our downtown St Paul office
Cost: Free for eligible participants - this cohort is funded through the Learn and Earn Program
For eligibility criteria, please check the Learn and Earn Program page