PBL and IPD Methodologies in a Real-World BIM-Based Learning Scenario

Authors Paula Gordo-Gregorio, Eloi Coloma Picó, Blanca Tejedor, Joan-Marc Garces Sabaté
Publication date 2025
Type Lecture

Summary

"This paper presents a multidisciplinary project designed to implement a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach in construction education through the adoption of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods within a real-world scenario using Building Information Modeling (BIM). The proposed methodology enables students to engage in collaborative, practice-oriented projects that simulate professional construction processes while addressing tangible challenges in construction management. The approach immerses students from conceptual planning to detailed implementation, emphasizing collaboration and coordination, and the use of digital construction technologies, including BIM. It supports comprehensive digitalization and management, integrating scheduling, cost estimation, and a sustainable approach. Considering the aforementioned aspects, this study examines the academic and pedagogical outcomes of students across four academic years (2021/2022–2024/2025) through a structured Likert-scale questionnaire. Results highlight that the integration of PBL and IPD notably increases student motivation, strengthens interdisciplinary coordination, and supports the development of practical BIM skills. At the same time, the methodology supports the development of competencies in areas such as cost and team management, client communication, and facility management within construction processes. However, aspects related to health and safety, sustainability and energy management require a more robust approach to fully benefit from its implementation."

Language English
Key words Integrated Product Development (IPD), project-based learning (PBL), BIM, construction management, CampusLab
Digital Object Identifier 10.48544/d3e8309d-ef86-4007-b1e4-9ab6acdf4d08

Algemeen