1 – Aims

The objectives of this Navisworks tutorial are as follows.

Learning about the fourth dimension of BIM.

Knowing a widely used software for 4D BIM tasks.

Using Navisworks to detect collisions and perform 4D planning.

2 – Learning methodology

The teacher will give an explanation about Navisworks of 10 minutes.

Students will read this tutorial and will watch the video.

Students will follow the steps shown in the video:

Introduction to the software

Using the Clash Detective module

Making a schedule using TimeLiner.

Visualise the construction of the project according to the schedule

Exporting the model to KML format (Google Earth)

To assess the achievement of the practice, each student will write a report.

3 – Tutorial duration

The practice described in this tutorial will be carried out in a computer classroom.

It will last 4 teaching hours.

4 – Necessary teaching resources

Computer room with PCs with internet access.

Required software: Navisworks, Google Earth

Hardware required: Pcs

5 – Contents

5.1 – Introduction

5.2 – Navisworks

        5.2.1 – Clash Detective

5.3 – Video

6 – Deliverables

To assess the achievement of the practice, students will write a report of 3 pages maximum.

In this report, the student will explain the steps taken in practice, the difficulties encountered and the decisions taken.

7 – What we have learned

Know the keys to the BIM philosophy in terms of project planning and monitoring.

Carrying out clash tests and report extraction.

4D planning of works with Navisworks.

Export to Microsoft Project and import to Navisworks.

Execution of 4D planning and monitoring.

8 – Files to use in this tutorial

Model in IFC format

Model in NWF format