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Odisee University College's Transition to BricsCAD for Enhanced CAD Education
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - 5G
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Construction Management
- Construction Site Monitoring
The Challenge
Odisee University College, one of the largest educational institutions in Belgium, has been teaching technical courses such as building construction, computer design, 3D and BIM to students graduating in Construction Technology for over 15 years. However, they faced challenges with their existing CAD software. The university's lecturers were not familiar with BricsCAD and had doubts about switching their student CAD licenses to this platform. They were concerned about maintaining their existing workflows and teaching the same curriculum at the same pace. Additionally, they were unhappy with the lack of connection between 2D and 3D drawings using their previous software, SketchUp and AutoCAD®, which made it difficult to introduce BIM fundamentals within one platform.
About The Customer
Odisee University College is among the largest educational institutions in Belgium, with approximately 17,000 students. For more than 15 years, the university has been offering technical courses such as building construction, computer design, 3D and BIM to students graduating in Construction Technology. Almost 90% of these graduates end up working in the construction industry. The university is committed to ensuring that its students can easily read and make drawings, as well as interpret projects quickly, which is why they use 2D. They are also keen on introducing BIM fundamentals within one platform.
The Solution
Despite initial doubts, Odisee University College decided to switch their student CAD licenses to BricsCAD. The lecturers found that they could maintain their existing workflows and teach the same curriculum at the same pace as with AutoCAD®. The core 2D functionality of BricsCAD was identical to their previous software, allowing for a smooth transition. To address the issue of connecting 2D and 3D drawings, the university introduced BricsCAD BIM during the second semester. This allowed them to introduce BIM fundamentals within one platform, keeping the colleagues who needed the 2D materials satisfied, and introducing the students to the BIM world in a fast and consistent way. Furthermore, the university acquired over 200 BricsCAD volume licenses and 150 network licenses that float across the entire educational network, covering both students and teachers.
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