What You'll Learn
Master BIM interoperability with IFC standards and Open BIM. Solve software compatibility issues, ensure data integrity, and enable seamless collaboration in construction workflows.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
This 5-day course is designed to help BIM professionals tackle the growing need for seamless collaboration across multiple platforms and disciplines. As construction projects increasingly involve diverse software ecosystems, understanding Open BIM standards and practices, maintaining data integrity in multi-software BIM projects, and enabling seamless data sharing in construction become essential. Participants will explore practical solutions to solving BIM software compatibility issues and gain hands-on experience with IFC file exchange workflows, ensuring smooth interoperability across the project lifecycle.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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BIM Coordinators and Managers
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Architects and Design Professionals
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MEP and Structural Engineers
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Construction Project Managers
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Facility and Asset Managers
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Software Integration Specialists
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improved collaboration across disciplines and software platforms.
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Reduced errors and data loss in multi-software BIM projects.
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Streamlined project workflows through Open BIM standards.
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Stronger capacity for delivering coordinated, high-quality projects.
Personal Impact
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Practical expertise in IFC workflows and Open BIM data exchange.
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Career progression into advanced BIM and digital coordination roles.
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Ability to solve software compatibility challenges effectively.
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Confidence to lead interoperability and collaboration initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply IFC file exchange standards across BIM platforms
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Identify and resolve BIM software compatibility issues
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Implement workflows that ensure data integrity in multi-disciplinary projects
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Use Open BIM practices for effective collaboration
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Enable and manage seamless data sharing among project stakeholders
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Interoperability in BIM
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Importance of interoperability in collaborative BIM environments
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BIM file formats: proprietary vs. open standards
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Overview of Open BIM standards and practices (buildingSMART, ISO 19650)
Module 2: IFC Standards and File Exchange Workflows
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Understanding IFC file exchange principles and structures
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Exporting and importing IFC files across Revit, Archicad, Tekla, and others
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Best practices for managing IFC file integrity
Module 3: Cross-Platform BIM Integration and Compatibility
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Common BIM software compatibility issues and how to resolve them
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Use of middleware tools and translators (e.g., Solibri, Navisworks, BIMcollab)
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Real-world scenarios of integrating multiple authoring tools
Module 4: Data Quality, Validation, and Model Coordination
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Ensuring data integrity in multi-software BIM projects
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Clash detection, validation rules, and issue tracking across platforms
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Audit techniques to assess data accuracy and completeness
Module 5: Enabling Seamless Collaboration and Data Sharing
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Strategies for seamless data sharing in construction teams
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Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and interoperability support
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Case studies: successful implementation of interoperable BIM workflows
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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