Virtual Design and Construction - VDC

With me and many, it might be BIM and VDC are the same.

NO!

So what and how VDC is different from BIM and other processes?

VDC is Virtual Design and Construction, ya simple.... but let's further see in-depth and in detail.

VDC is the further integration of Building Information Modeling - BIM, a comprehensive project management scheme - PPM, and Integrated Concurrent Engineering - ICE. This process helps in better utilization of the project planning techniques, better and effective utilization of human resources, and completing clients and project objectives. So from this, we can get to understand, Bim is the utilization of 3D model in the physical and fundamental processes whereas VDC is the management of model and process and connecting it with risk management.

This is not only done in one or two steps... we need Integrated Team and Collaboration, Lean Process, Virtual Design and Build with Target Value Design are components of VDC - construction delivery system. I know this is too lengthy and technical to understand, 

"PEOPLE-TOOLS-PROCESS"

So how can one get a step ahead from BIM and move on to VDC...?

Let's see, I will try my best to break it down properly...

1. Technical Skills

Knowledge of Standards
Knowledge of Codes
Contract to CAD Drafting Skills

2. Software Skills

Autodesk REVIT for 3D
SketchUp for 3D
Tekla - Reliable alternative to Revit
Autodesk Navisworks for 4D and 5D
Primavera P6/MS Project for planning
Excel and Word for Documentation

3. Soft Skills

Adopting New Software and Technical Skills
Adjusting and Work in Team
Communicate Small Issues well with Team
Understanding Contracts and Work Documents

With this having your own way of expressing skills and networking process will help you kickstart your career. 

Hope you find this useful, do comment down your thoughts, training program suggestions, and best company practices so others can be benefited.