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Odisee University College's Transition to BricsCAD for Enhanced CAD Education

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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
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. Read More
About 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. Read More
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. Read More Log in to view content
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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

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 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.

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.

Impact #1	The transition to BricsCAD has brought about significant operational benefits for Odisee University College. The lecturers were able to maintain their existing workflows and teach the same curriculum at the same pace as with AutoCAD®, ensuring continuity in the learning process. The introduction of BricsCAD BIM allowed for a seamless connection between 2D and 3D drawings, making it easier for students to understand and apply BIM fundamentals. The university is now considering integrating Bricsys 24/7 to encourage better project communication between students and teachers. This tool can serve as a central workspace where students can upload their files, and teachers can revise and directly give comments on the documents. Overall, the switch to BricsCAD has simplified the teaching and learning process, making it easier for students to grasp complex concepts.

Impact #1

The transition to BricsCAD has brought about significant operational benefits for Odisee University College. The lecturers were able to maintain their existing workflows and teach the same curriculum at the same pace as with AutoCAD®, ensuring continuity in the learning process. The introduction of BricsCAD BIM allowed for a seamless connection between 2D and 3D drawings, making it easier for students to understand and apply BIM fundamentals. The university is now considering integrating Bricsys 24/7 to encourage better project communication between students and teachers. This tool can serve as a central workspace where students can upload their files, and teachers can revise and directly give comments on the documents. Overall, the switch to BricsCAD has simplified the teaching and learning process, making it easier for students to grasp complex concepts.

Benefit #1	Acquired over 200 BricsCAD volume licenses and 150 network licenses, covering both students and teachers.
Benefit #2	Maintained the same pace of teaching the curriculum as with the previous software.
Benefit #3	Smooth transition with identical core 2D functionality as the previous software.

Benefit #1

Acquired over 200 BricsCAD volume licenses and 150 network licenses, covering both students and teachers.

Benefit #2

Maintained the same pace of teaching the curriculum as with the previous software.

Benefit #3

Smooth transition with identical core 2D functionality as the previous software.

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Odisee University College's Transition to BricsCAD for Enhanced CAD Education

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