The BIM Revolution is Here: Will You Lead or Lag Behind?

“As architecture and technology continue to evolve, one thing’s for sure: the future of architecture is digital, and change will be the only constant.”

In May 2023, we closed the curtains on the celebrated and much-loved “Oneistox”  identity and embraced our new Novatr identity. This massive transition was guided by one mantra - the industry is changing and so should we. This ethos of evolution permeates into everything we do. Our DNA is of changemakers who dare to disrupt. We thrive on being better than before.  We are the architects of change, disruptors who thrive on transcending our limits.

Also Read: BIM Metamorphosis - A Paradigm Shift in the AEC Industry 

And, at the heart of it all stands our community, a towering testament to our collective journey.

The last few years have been eventful for the AEC industry and Novatr –

• Firstly, the industry has seen advancements that have made BIM an indispensable skill for any architect looking for future relevance. BIM has evolved from a “good-to-have” skill to a “must-have” skill, with technological innovations like Generative AI, Digitization of AEC, Integrated Project Delivery, Resilient and Carbon-negative design, and more pushing this field forward.
  
  
• In tandem, our community burgeoned like wildfire, growing exponentially – a robust force of 3000+ learners, 200+ mentors, 500+ Industry Guides, and 150+ Hiring Partners

Two years from the launch of our flagship BIM Professional Course for Architects, amidst unprecedented technological changes and industry demands for cutting-edge skills, the time to adapt and progress had arrived. Novatr has always stood against stagnancy and outdated educational methodologies, staunchly believing in the ever-evolving nature of skills.

Also Read: The Digital Tsunami Has Hit AEC and There's Nowhere Left to Hide

That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we are closing the curtains on our flagship course, making way for its successor – the up-to-date and industry-vetted BIM Professional Course for Architects.

We turned to our strong industry connections and our community to understand what’s needed. We collected insights from over 1,000 job interviews, analysed numerous job descriptions, and had detailed discussions with our mentors and guides, top executives at our partner companies, as well as leaders from the world’s biggest firms. Using this information with data-driven metrics we improved the course for every pillar of the community involved. 

This exciting intersection of ever-evolving industry progress and rich community insights made one thing resoundingly clear to us – we couldn’t rely on the tools & methodologies of the past to build for tomorrow. But we can learn from them and leverage past knowledge to create tools & methodologies fit for the future. 

We are accelerating at an unprecedented rate towards Industry 4.0 – and it's the perfect moment to seize the opportunity to unveil the next version of our course ahead of time.

What has changed?

The updated BIM Professional Course is not merely about upskilling; it's a journey of empowerment within the Novatr BIM ecosystem. This version aims to empower professionals to craft their unique paths to success. It transcends specific job roles, fostering holistic development by integrating soft skills and technical prowess. All in order to power you up to become a Professional 2.0.

Also Read: Why Novatr is Your Best Choice to Learn BIM 

Career-oriented Learning Choices

Carve your career with Career Oriented Learning Choices.

• Learners choose from two electives, two specialisations, and three capstone projects according to their aspirations, needs and field of study, including support for interior design and urban design. We now also provide holistic professional development with personalised career support and guidance for varied career outcomes like jobs, freelancing, or even studying for a Master's – transforming you into Professional 2.0. 

Future-forward Curriculum

Learn what’s next in the industry – Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Reality Capture, Dynamo

• One-fifth or 20% of our curriculum now focuses on teaching you topics of the future. This includes topics like Reality Capture, 4D, 5D and 6D BIM, AI and more, which are at the tipping point of wider adoption in the AEC industry, to better prepare learners for the changes expected in the next 4 years of the tech evolution. Know what’s next and be ahead of the curve of the tech revolution.

Novatr Innovation Bootcamp

Hands-on learning with experts on the latest technologies

• Get all-paid access to hands-on offline learning with Innovation Bootcamps for the top 10% Performers of the batch. Get up-to-date with the latest technological advancements through sprints and workshops. Work, Build, and Interact with Experts and Companies working on Reality Capture, AR/VR in a 3-Day Bootcamp. Get to foster better connections within the Novatr Tribe as learners get to talk, discuss and engage with their peers, industry leaders and more. 

Novatr Personalised Sessions 

One-on-one sessions with your Industry Mentors invested in your success. 

• Learners get to engage one-on-one with their Industry Guides in 1:20 guided sessions. Discuss career paths, goals, and how you can achieve them with your Mentors. Receive guided career development, including holistic professional training, from Day 1 of the course. 

The Impact?

The updated BIM Professional Course for Architects metamorphoses architects into Professionals 2.0. It imparts a relevant and up-to-date tech-first curriculum, empowering you to shape a sustainable tomorrow. 

And Novatr’s ecosystem will be there with you for the journey beyond. 

Our updated course is the inaugural stride towards creating a legacy in the next era of architecture and construction. It is a collaborative creation by the larger AEC community towards the betterment of the community. The updates in our course empower everyone in the entire Novatr community, from our hiring partners to our lead mentors and more, to champion tech adoption in the industry. Here’s what the changes mean for each pillar of our community. 

• For learners, it's the next step towards becoming architects of the future, equipped with tech-first skills to tackle challenges like sustainability, resilient urban infrastructure, and creating a better-built environment for all. All this while reaping the benefits of a financially and creatively fulfilling career.

• Our mentors and industry experts will be the vanguard battling the barriers to technological adoption and stagnancy in the world’s second-largest economic sector, pushing the needle forward towards making AEC the next big industry propelling economic growth in the world – equally and accessible for everyone. 

• Our company partners find in our graduates the talent needed to shape the structures of tomorrow, devise sustainable solutions to contemporary infrastructure challenges, and stay on the frontlines of tech adoption in one of the oldest professions and industries in the world.

We don't believe in standing still; thus, we bid farewell to our flagship course not as an end but as a prelude to bigger goals and growth. It's not just about us; it's about embracing innovation, learning as we grow, and harmonising education with industry progress.

And this is just one of the many steps in this direction for us.  

We had a choice — to stray from our DNA and remain stagnant or reinvent and revitalise our course. We chose the latter, daring to disrupt so you are empowered to carve your path to architectural success.

We don't believe in standing still; thus, we bid farewell to our flagship course not as an end but as a prelude to bigger goals and growth. It's not just about us; it's about embracing innovation, learning as we grow, and harmonising education with industry progress.

And this is just one of the many steps in this direction for us.  

We had a choice — to stray from our DNA and remain stagnant or reinvent and revitalise our course. We chose the latter, daring to disrupt so you are empowered to carve your path to architectural success.

The question beckons:

Will YOU Dare to Disrupt and Take the Leap Towards Excellence?