Hello Trey, I just want to say: BIM is a revolution in the CM industry!! In the past, when computers weren't that advanced (not long ago, just 30 years ago perhaps), people built everything using Blueprints because they have no choice !!! Nowadays, they can look at a 3D model/ image that can rotate, to analyze how the building looks like in a human brain, this is huge!!!
Exactly why the BIM industry is booming. So many people aspire to be BIM Engineers one day. The struggle currently is that in this industry we don't really have that many skilled BIM Engineers or Managers to lead. A lot of learning has to come from trial and error. But yes, BIM is definitely the future.
These salaries are very low. I work as a VDC Engineer with an AAS degree, and make 130k at 25 years old. BIM and VDC are very similar is function with some differences. I would assume the salaries would be close.
this is so inspiring, i want to become a BIM engineer and finally a BIM Manager, in my country Kenya BIM is still a new concept and i think it would be a good opportunity. I would really appreciate if you can please advise me on where i can do my training or get my certification,
Definitely my friend! BIM is the future and I'm sure you'll do well in it if you stay consistent in your learning and develop a deep interest in this industry! You can try LinkedIn Learning or watch some free vides on TH-cam to kickstart. Good luck!
engineers are different compared to the BIM coordinators/ 3D modelers/ CAD Drafters.. whatever they want to call us 😂... im a plumbing-mechanical pipe coordinator so for example the pipe engineers will provide us with piping system and equipment layouts for contract drawings. they do their specific calculations to provide accurate sizing / spacing needed for the pipe and equipment that will be installed based on system specs so everything runs efficiently. they create details for specific builds and installation requirements..equipment schedules with charts that give efficiency information based on sizing, model numbers for the material being used, location in the building specific items will be installed...diagrams with sizing and installation patterns, ect.... - - but let's be honest here, all real in depth BIM coordinators / drafters KNOW this... once the design team provides us with this work and we start to draw to provide our 3D models for the coordination process... 9 times out 10 we end up completely re designing the engineers work lol...the layouts and the routing they provide do not work most of the time. they'll have pipe risers penetrating through steal beams, 6inch pipe in 4 inch walls, some sizing is completely wrong per code, and that's just some quick common sense examples...i'm sure my fellow coordinators can agree sometimes we all wonder if they even care to think....Right now i'm coordinating a one floor hospital renovation, it's a bunch of operating rooms and stuff.. so the 1st floor decking is at 9ft 4in and they want the ceilings in this entire area at 8ft..that gives literally 1ft 4in of ceiling space.. i mean right there is an instant 🚩 !! once the design team gets together and has a composite of the proposed new work, looking at it in plan view, it isn't hard to realize how the hell is this even going to work... ok so remind you we have 1ft 4in of ceiling space to work with... the average duct work they are trying to have installed is 14in x 20in ... WTF ... The duct is literally smashed from the ceiling grid to the decking. I mean even some of the duct is called out to be 16in x 30in...not only already into the ceilings with no room but clearly theres zero room for any other trade to cross over or under the duct without creating ceilings clashes. I have 6 in storm mains, 4in cold and hot water mains, medical gas racks, 2-1/2in heat and chilled water mains, 4in sanitary pipe... all which needs to cross over or under the duct almost everywhere lol.. that's only plumbing though, let's not get into the sprinkler pipe, the electrical conduit, the light fixtures, ect...let's not even get into the routing they came up with which none of it works what so ever, and almost everywhere in order for this design to work we will need 7' - 7'-6" ceilings. let me just stop there though lmao it seems like we have the same work scope cause we are constantly going behind them are fixing their mistakes lol. Why even pay an engineer 100k - 150k a year to produce contract drawings when once the coordination process starts, most of it is being changed. I can say that the only construction engineers who do their job correctly for the most part of the civil and architectural engineers. but the trades like plumbing, mech, electrical ect.. just get rid of them lol .. teach me the efficiency calculations for sizing and stuff and i can replace any of them guys!
Love this James! Thanks for sharing! There is definitely something wrong with the construction industry. The whole process is messed up. The perfect world to me looks like having a complete design first, then coordinate the models before pushing it to construction. Less rework, save time and money and you get higher quality work. Perhaps you could learn some engineering on the side and become a BIM + MEP Engineer combined! Double your salary! :D
Hey James and trey! I’m a union draftsperson in NY. I draw duct work/ sheet metal specifically. And James is not lying about this ! here’s the challenge about learning engineering and getting a degree on the side. A union draftsperson makes more than a mechanical engineer intern out of college. If i was to go intern at his same firm even with my experience in the field and work place i would be interning for less than him for not having a degree. it would be up to the firm to honor my experience. I think even if they do honor it it would be less likely that they will continue to pay me more after a while and train me as an engineer when i will be unable to stamp drawings as one. I would love to bridge the gap. But I’m not going to go to college to make less than what i make now as a union draftsman who models and coordinate duct work after an engineer. I’n New York on a bad year where i didn’t even work more than 30 hours any week during the entire summer and worked no overtime during the year i made 80k. it’s December i say that accurately. How many mechanical engineer interns fresh out of college start there? and if so remember I’m talking about a bad year for me. it doesn’t help that if i go interns at the same firm as him I’ll Make less than him for not having the degree even tho i have real field and shop experience. most the time the engineers design is always redesigned !
Good video. What programs are used the most for BIM. I know there is alot out there but from what you have worked with or heard of which are the most common. I know auto cad, SAP 2000 & currently learning revit. What other program do you advise to learn?
You definitely do not need any type of degree to be a BIM designer or VDC Engineer .. just start at an entry level position and grow from there .... If you went to school for a degree then got into BIM ... You wasted a lot of money on school ... I have 11 years in the BIM Industry... Started as a steel detailer for a structural steel engineering firm ... No school no experience... Grew from there .
Do you recommend getting some revit and cad certificates to addd to my resume? The reason being is i want to get my foot in the door but don’t have any experience.
100% you should get Revit and CAD certificates. Employers look at those to get an idea of your skillsets. I recommend learning BIM. You can start by watching some basic YT videos first.
Hi Trey, am a civil engineer with 4 years of design experience (infrastructure) in my country. I'm sooo interested to become a BIM engineer and knowing that BIM is the future. But my concern is that BIM engineer salary cap at certain limit as compared to civil engineer ?
Great question. Civil Engineers usually get paid more because of the Professional Engineer (PE) license they can acquire and other licenses which allow them to place a stamp on the drawings. However, if anything goes wrong and the building collapses, these engineers would be held liable.
Hello Trey, I am Vietnamese and am a student of construction management. I love BIM so I came and followed your channel. The opportunity to study and learn about BIM in my country is very limited. Can you suggest me some websites or youtube channels to study and learn about BIM Coordinator? Thank you very much!
Great question. I would start with free videos on TH-cam. There are plenty of channels out there who educate on BIM. However, if you would like paid structured training, then I would suggest Global-e-training or LinkedIn Learning. Good luck Tam!
Hey Trey, Hope you are doing great!!! I am a BIM engineer from India wants to shift & make my career in USA/Canada. Can you suggest me some companies where I can get a good opportunites. Thanks in advance.
Hey trey, I’ve been wanting to work abroad. Currently working as BIM modeler in the Philippines for more than 4yrs now. Any tips how to get a job abroad?
Yeah, try applying for jobs here that don't mind sponsoring your visa. Note that only your employer could file a visa application for you. Another way is to take a masters degree abroad and then get a job out of school.
Thanks for making such informative Video.. I am a Civil Engineer and have experience in AutoCAD building plans and sketchup in India, I will be coming to US Milpitas in a month or two on H4 visa as my would be hubby is working there on H1B..will I get a Job if I get certification once I come there? N would you suggest me which course shall I get certified for AutoCAD/Revit/Naviswork/sketchup/3D max or any other?
Hi Priyanka, that's great that you already have experience in BIM. Of course, certifications are good for you and will help you get a job here. Global E Training is a good place to get your certifications, or LinkedIn Learning. Hope that helps.
Im planning to move to US and get a job as a BIM engineer or modeler. i have a 3yrs experience in that field. As a BIM engineer, can work from home in US ??
Honestly that depends on the company you work for. I have friends who were working as a BIM Engineer at home when the pandemic started, but they had to go back to the office now that most people are vaccinated.
yes Farhan, BIM MEP Modeler is a great start to getting into the industry. As the title says it, you would be creating models for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. Your focus would be to create components to be used in the holistic BIM model (with Arch, Structural, MEP, etc). From there, you will learn to perform clashes and manage the BIM models / attend BIM coordination meetings like a manager. Good luck man!
Currently I am a mechanical bim modeler and like to do the masters in Uk.. What is the scope in Uk and doing masters in bim? Is that for civil, arch people? Please Share your thoughts brother...
Sorry brother but i dont really know much about BIM education in the UK. I'm sure its good and whether you are from civil or architecture, you can pursue BIM.
Of course you can! There are several schools that focuses on BIM or if you have construction background, try teaching yourself by watching free tutorials on TH-cam to start and applying for entry level positions. Hope that helps!
Good question. Autodesk tutorials, LinkedIn Learning, and BIM bootcamps. If you want to go for further studies, then Masters in BIM is also a good one to pursue.
Good question. BIM Manager's scope of work is slightly more well-rounded. Just imagine the BIM Manager doing everything a BIM Engineer would do, while teaching BIM Engineers how to do what they do, and managing client and subcontractor relationships.
@@sungirl245 Honestly I think that depends on what you enjoy doing more. Both are good careers to get into. Civil engineering is a little more boring in my opinion.
Hello Trey, I just want to say: BIM is a revolution in the CM industry!! In the past, when computers weren't that advanced (not long ago, just 30 years ago perhaps), people built everything using Blueprints because they have no choice !!! Nowadays, they can look at a 3D model/ image that can rotate, to analyze how the building looks like in a human brain, this is huge!!!
Exactly why the BIM industry is booming. So many people aspire to be BIM Engineers one day. The struggle currently is that in this industry we don't really have that many skilled BIM Engineers or Managers to lead. A lot of learning has to come from trial and error. But yes, BIM is definitely the future.
These salaries are very low. I work as a VDC Engineer with an AAS degree, and make 130k at 25 years old. BIM and VDC are very similar is function with some differences. I would assume the salaries would be close.
Which country you work brother
Your salary????
this is so inspiring, i want to become a BIM engineer and finally a BIM Manager, in my country Kenya BIM is still a new concept and i think it would be a good opportunity. I would really appreciate if you can please advise me on where i can do my training or get my certification,
Definitely my friend! BIM is the future and I'm sure you'll do well in it if you stay consistent in your learning and develop a deep interest in this industry! You can try LinkedIn Learning or watch some free vides on TH-cam to kickstart. Good luck!
Awesome video.. keep it up bro
Thanks buddy!
engineers are different compared to the BIM coordinators/ 3D modelers/ CAD Drafters.. whatever they want to call us 😂... im a plumbing-mechanical pipe coordinator so for example the pipe engineers will provide us with piping system and equipment layouts for contract drawings. they do their specific calculations to provide accurate sizing / spacing needed for the pipe and equipment that will be installed based on system specs so everything runs efficiently. they create details for specific builds and installation requirements..equipment schedules with charts that give efficiency information based on sizing, model numbers for the material being used, location in the building specific items will be installed...diagrams with sizing and installation patterns, ect....
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- but let's be honest here, all real in depth BIM coordinators / drafters KNOW this... once the design team provides us with this work and we start to draw to provide our 3D models for the coordination process... 9 times out 10 we end up completely re designing the engineers work lol...the layouts and the routing they provide do not work most of the time. they'll have pipe risers penetrating through steal beams, 6inch pipe in 4 inch walls, some sizing is completely wrong per code, and that's just some quick common sense examples...i'm sure my fellow coordinators can agree sometimes we all wonder if they even care to think....Right now i'm coordinating a one floor hospital renovation, it's a bunch of operating rooms and stuff.. so the 1st floor decking is at 9ft 4in and they want the ceilings in this entire area at 8ft..that gives literally 1ft 4in of ceiling space.. i mean right there is an instant 🚩 !! once the design team gets together and has a composite of the proposed new work, looking at it in plan view, it isn't hard to realize how the hell is this even going to work... ok so remind you we have 1ft 4in of ceiling space to work with... the average duct work they are trying to have installed is 14in x 20in ... WTF ... The duct is literally smashed from the ceiling grid to the decking. I mean even some of the duct is called out to be 16in x 30in...not only already into the ceilings with no room but clearly theres zero room for any other trade to cross over or under the duct without creating ceilings clashes. I have 6 in storm mains, 4in cold and hot water mains, medical gas racks, 2-1/2in heat and chilled water mains, 4in sanitary pipe... all which needs to cross over or under the duct almost everywhere lol.. that's only plumbing though, let's not get into the sprinkler pipe, the electrical conduit, the light fixtures, ect...let's not even get into the routing they came up with which none of it works what so ever, and almost everywhere in order for this design to work we will need 7' - 7'-6" ceilings. let me just stop there though lmao
it seems like we have the same work scope cause we are constantly going behind them are fixing their mistakes lol. Why even pay an engineer 100k - 150k a year to produce contract drawings when once the coordination process starts, most of it is being changed. I can say that the only construction engineers who do their job correctly for the most part of the civil and architectural engineers. but the trades like plumbing, mech, electrical ect.. just get rid of them lol .. teach me the efficiency calculations for sizing and stuff and i can replace any of them guys!
Love this James! Thanks for sharing! There is definitely something wrong with the construction industry. The whole process is messed up. The perfect world to me looks like having a complete design first, then coordinate the models before pushing it to construction. Less rework, save time and money and you get higher quality work. Perhaps you could learn some engineering on the side and become a BIM + MEP Engineer combined! Double your salary! :D
Hey James and trey! I’m a union draftsperson in NY. I draw duct work/ sheet metal specifically. And James is not lying about this ! here’s the challenge about learning engineering and getting a degree on the side. A union draftsperson makes more than a mechanical engineer intern out of college. If i was to go intern at his same firm even with my experience in the field and work place i would be interning for less than him for not having a degree. it would be up to the firm to honor my experience. I think even if they do honor it it would be less likely that they will continue to pay me more after a while and train me as an engineer when i will be unable to stamp drawings as one. I would love to bridge the gap. But I’m not going to go to college to make less than what i make now as a union draftsman who models and coordinate duct work after an engineer. I’n New York on a bad year where i didn’t even work more than 30 hours any week during the entire summer and worked no overtime during the year i made 80k. it’s December i say that accurately. How many mechanical engineer interns fresh out of college start there? and if so remember I’m talking about a bad year for me. it doesn’t help that if i go interns at the same firm as him I’ll
Make less than him for not having the degree even tho i have real field and shop experience. most the time the engineers design is always redesigned !
Good video. What programs are used the most for BIM. I know there is alot out there but from what you have worked with or heard of which are the most common. I know auto cad, SAP 2000 & currently learning revit. What other program do you advise to learn?
Basically Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD are the most important.
Would love to see more stuff about your engineering works
for sure buddy! Thanks for keeping me motivated.
You definitely do not need any type of degree to be a BIM designer or VDC Engineer .. just start at an entry level position and grow from there .... If you went to school for a degree then got into BIM ... You wasted a lot of money on school ...
I have 11 years in the BIM Industry... Started as a steel detailer for a structural steel engineering firm ... No school no experience... Grew from there .
Great video
Thanks Kartik!
Do you recommend getting some revit and cad certificates to addd to my resume? The reason being is i want to get my foot in the door but don’t have any experience.
100% you should get Revit and CAD certificates. Employers look at those to get an idea of your skillsets. I recommend learning BIM. You can start by watching some basic YT videos first.
Will getting an MSc in BIM have a drastic impact on salary and better opportunities with big companies?
Sir I'm civil Engineer
Can i do job in BIM Engineer field??
Hi Trey, am a civil engineer with 4 years of design experience (infrastructure) in my country. I'm sooo interested to become a BIM engineer and knowing that BIM is the future. But my concern is that BIM engineer salary cap at certain limit as compared to civil engineer ?
Great question. Civil Engineers usually get paid more because of the Professional Engineer (PE) license they can acquire and other licenses which allow them to place a stamp on the drawings. However, if anything goes wrong and the building collapses, these engineers would be held liable.
Hello Trey, I am Vietnamese and am a student of construction management. I love BIM so I came and followed your channel. The opportunity to study and learn about BIM in my country is very limited. Can you suggest me some websites or youtube channels to study and learn about BIM Coordinator? Thank you very much!
Great question. I would start with free videos on TH-cam. There are plenty of channels out there who educate on BIM. However, if you would like paid structured training, then I would suggest Global-e-training or LinkedIn Learning. Good luck Tam!
@@TreyTan You are so nice🥰 Thanks you very much🥰
Hey Trey,
Hope you are doing great!!!
I am a BIM engineer from India wants to shift & make my career in USA/Canada.
Can you suggest me some companies where I can get a good opportunites.
Thanks in advance.
Honestly there are plenty of companies out there. I would use LinkedIn and filter down to companies in the USA specifically hiring for BIM positions.
An here I was thinking about turning in my work boots an my blue collar lable... but my 140k a year on pipeline ain't bad.
Exactly, i would stick to your 140k/yr job.
Hey trey, I’ve been wanting to work abroad. Currently working as BIM modeler in the Philippines for more than 4yrs now. Any tips how to get a job abroad?
Yeah, try applying for jobs here that don't mind sponsoring your visa. Note that only your employer could file a visa application for you. Another way is to take a masters degree abroad and then get a job out of school.
Thanks for making such informative Video..
I am a Civil Engineer and have experience in AutoCAD building plans and sketchup in India, I will be coming to US Milpitas in a month or two on H4 visa as my would be hubby is working there on H1B..will I get a Job if I get certification once I come there?
N would you suggest me which course shall I get certified for AutoCAD/Revit/Naviswork/sketchup/3D max or any other?
Hi Priyanka, that's great that you already have experience in BIM. Of course, certifications are good for you and will help you get a job here. Global E Training is a good place to get your certifications, or LinkedIn Learning. Hope that helps.
hey man, i kind of need an advice, i am not from the US, do you know where i can study a BIM master ??
Im planning to move to US and get a job as a BIM engineer or modeler. i have a 3yrs experience in that field. As a BIM engineer, can work from home in US ??
Honestly that depends on the company you work for. I have friends who were working as a BIM Engineer at home when the pandemic started, but they had to go back to the office now that most people are vaccinated.
Being B.tech in mechanical can I go for Bim Mep Modeler, how's the scope..is it good for me..
yes Farhan, BIM MEP Modeler is a great start to getting into the industry. As the title says it, you would be creating models for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. Your focus would be to create components to be used in the holistic BIM model (with Arch, Structural, MEP, etc). From there, you will learn to perform clashes and manage the BIM models / attend BIM coordination meetings like a manager. Good luck man!
Currently I am a mechanical bim modeler and like to do the masters in Uk.. What is the scope in Uk and doing masters in bim? Is that for civil, arch people? Please Share your thoughts brother...
Sorry brother but i dont really know much about BIM education in the UK. I'm sure its good and whether you are from civil or architecture, you can pursue BIM.
I do quantity surveying and graduated last May, could I get in BIM engineering?
Of course you can! There are several schools that focuses on BIM or if you have construction background, try teaching yourself by watching free tutorials on TH-cam to start and applying for entry level positions. Hope that helps!
@@TreyTan Thanks
Hi dear! Please suggest me a topic for master research on BIM side..
What’s actually bim engineer do? Im from civil engineering background…I really curious about it
Good question! BIM Engineers manage all things construction from a 3D perspective. Just imagine construction in the virtual environment.
@@TreyTan do we need skills in maths and problem solving in BIM?
@@ALCHEMYSFX problem solving yes, math no
Pl suggest best Bim course offered?
Good question. Autodesk tutorials, LinkedIn Learning, and BIM bootcamps. If you want to go for further studies, then Masters in BIM is also a good one to pursue.
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is it a bim manager = bim engineer ??
Good question. BIM Manager's scope of work is slightly more well-rounded. Just imagine the BIM Manager doing everything a BIM Engineer would do, while teaching BIM Engineers how to do what they do, and managing client and subcontractor relationships.
@@TreyTan omg thank you so much 🙏🏻
i am so sorry for bothering you !! pls which one is better ( CIVIL engineering or BIM manager )
@@sungirl245 Honestly I think that depends on what you enjoy doing more. Both are good careers to get into. Civil engineering is a little more boring in my opinion.
Jesus Christ man I made $60,000 a year out of college in 2006 with a BSEE!!!
75000$ in mounth????
haha no my friend, $75k/yr