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Training on Interoperability & Data Exchange in BIM Workflows

Master BIM interoperability with IFC standards and Open BIM. Solve software compatibility issues, ensure data integrity, and enable seamless collaboration in construction workflows.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

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

  • BIM Coordinators and Managers

  • Architects and Design Professionals

  • MEP and Structural Engineers

  • Construction Project Managers

  • Facility and Asset Managers

  • Software Integration Specialists

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply IFC file exchange standards across BIM platforms

  • Identify and resolve BIM software compatibility issues

  • Implement workflows that ensure data integrity in multi-disciplinary projects

  • Use Open BIM practices for effective collaboration

  • Enable and manage seamless data sharing among project stakeholders

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Interoperability in BIM

  • Importance of interoperability in collaborative BIM environments

  • BIM file formats: proprietary vs. open standards

  • Overview of Open BIM standards and practices (buildingSMART, ISO 19650)

Module 2: IFC Standards and File Exchange Workflows

  • Understanding IFC file exchange principles and structures

  • Exporting and importing IFC files across Revit, Archicad, Tekla, and others

  • Best practices for managing IFC file integrity

Module 3: Cross-Platform BIM Integration and Compatibility

  • Common BIM software compatibility issues and how to resolve them

  • Use of middleware tools and translators (e.g., Solibri, Navisworks, BIMcollab)

  • Real-world scenarios of integrating multiple authoring tools

Module 4: Data Quality, Validation, and Model Coordination

  • Ensuring data integrity in multi-software BIM projects

  • Clash detection, validation rules, and issue tracking across platforms

  • Audit techniques to assess data accuracy and completeness

Module 5: Enabling Seamless Collaboration and Data Sharing

  • Strategies for seamless data sharing in construction teams

  • Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and interoperability support

  • Case studies: successful implementation of interoperable BIM workflows

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Improved collaboration across disciplines and software platforms.

  • Reduced errors and data loss in multi-software BIM projects.

  • Streamlined project workflows through Open BIM standards.

  • Stronger capacity for delivering coordinated, high-quality projects.

Personal Impact

  • Practical expertise in IFC workflows and Open BIM data exchange.

  • Career progression into advanced BIM and digital coordination roles.

  • Ability to solve software compatibility challenges effectively.

  • Confidence to lead interoperability and collaboration initiatives.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

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The goal is to master BIM for infrastructure. You'll learn to use tools to create, analyze, and visualize complex projects like roads and railways, a key part of our focus on innovation.

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