On Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, our faculty held a training session aimed at increasing the use of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in the field of building services engineering (TZB). With this training, we strengthen the practical skills of our students, which are essential in today's industry and we open the door to the modernization of the construction industry.
The training was organized by doc. Ing. Tomáš Funtík, PhD., from the Department of Building Technology and was conducted under the professional guidance of PhD student Ing. Lukáš Michalák from the Department of Building Services. The training was highly popular, attended by 20 students who had the opportunity to see practice in the BIM environment and apply the knowledge gained during their studies.
Students had the opportunity to learn about the differences between building information modeling (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD). They worked with MagiCAD software, which is designed specifically for designing building technical services systems and is an extension of Autodesk Revit. This tool allows not only to create documentation, but also to perform the necessary calculations for the design of TZB.
Currently, the use of BIM software for the design of building technical services systems in practice is at a low level. "That is why we want to send our students into practice with experience working with BIM, and thus contribute to a higher digitalization of the construction industry," explains Lukáš Michalák. Although BIM is a subject of teaching at the faculty, not all students have the opportunity to complete it. With the further development of this issue, it is important that the teaching also expands to focus on TZB.
BIM increases the efficiency of design processes and reduces the time spent on designing TZB systems and their subsequent revisions. At the same time, it allows for increased detail and accuracy of designs in a 3D environment, thereby minimizing the number of collisions between individual professions that reach the construction site. "By ensuring that students master BIM tools, we will ensure that future TZB designers will be able to fully utilize the benefits that this approach brings. TZB is an important part of the entire building, so it is essential that not only architects or structural engineers, but all professions work with BIM at the same time," adds Ing. Michalák.
Thanks to Professor Petráš, Head of the Department of Building Services, for his support in organizing the training. Modernizing teaching and practical skills of our students is a strategic step towards developing the construction sector and increasing its competitiveness.
