What is the BIM Lab?
At SCD Builders, we believe the best BIM Specialists are the ones who’ve actually built in the field.
What You’ll Learn
Our BIM Lab focuses on real projects, not theory.
Participants will learn how to
Read and model from real construction drawings
Create and coordinate MEP systems in Revit
Run clash detection in Navisworks Freedom
Review sheets and markups in Bluebeam
Understand how BIM connects to prefab and field workflows
All training is live and conducted in small groups to ensure personalized guidance.
SCD Builders BIM Lab – Revit Introduction
Duration: 1h 42m
A hands-on Revit session introducing model setup, templates, and project organization for MEP systems. Participants learn how to navigate Revit’s interface, work with views, families, and sheets, and understand how coordination ties back to real-world constructability. Ideal for field professionals beginning their digital modeling journey.
Who Can Join
Our BIM Lab focuses on real projects, not theory.
Participants will learn how to
Read and model from real construction drawings
Create and coordinate MEP systems in Revit
Run clash detection in Navisworks Freedom
Review sheets and markups in Bluebeam
Understand how BIM connects to prefab and field workflows
All training is live and conducted in small groups to ensure personalized guidance.
SCD Builders BIM Lab – Inventor Basic
Duration: 1h 10m
An introductory walkthrough of Autodesk Inventor for BIM Lab participants. This class focuses on basic 3D modeling tools, part creation, and drawing generation — teaching how to convert fabrication-level ideas into precise digital components. Perfect for those exploring how mechanical and electrical prefabrication integrate into BIM workflows.
How It Works
Our BIM Lab focuses on real projects, not theory.
SCD Builders is powered by real electricians and builders who now lead BIM coordination for Google, Microsoft, and top U.S. contractors.
We’re not just teaching BIM — we’re building the next generation of digital builders.
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams or Slack access provided)
Schedule: Evening sessions to fit working trades’ schedules
Duration: Each Lab runs for 2 weeks, covering one trade discipline
Certification: Participants can later advance to NABPA or SCD Builders professional BIM programs
SCD Builders BIM Lab – BIM Introduction
Duration: 1h 30m
This session provides an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) fundamentals through real project examples. Participants are introduced to the SCD Builders BIM Lab environment, learn the structure of live BIM projects, and understand how field-experienced electricians and builders transition into digital modeling roles. The video covers navigation basics, model visualization, and essential coordination concepts.
