Master’s in BIM & Digital Delivery Engineering for Infrastructure
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in BIM and digital delivery for infrastructure. 12 modules covering digital infrastructure strategy, open standards (IFC 4.3), linear works and structures modelling, BIM and GIS, information management, coordination, digital delivery on site, asset management, procurement and automation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in BIM & Digital Delivery Engineering for Infrastructure — studying from Canada
Canada's infrastructure needs drive significant civil engineering activity, from highways and bridges to urban transit and water systems. Major transit projects in Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver and Calgary involve rail, tunnelling and smart city technologies. Rail operators and suppliers, including Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National, depend on engineering expertise in track, signalling and structures. Provincial ministries of transportation and municipal engineering departments are key employers, alongside consulting firms.
Fees for Canada: C$15,500 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Who regulates civil engineering titles in Canada, and does SEIUM count?
Civil engineers in Canada are typically licensed as Professional Engineers by provincial associations, such as Engineers Canada's member bodies, which set licensing requirements including accredited education and experience. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not official state degrees or accredited by a national body. They do not by themselves grant a P.Eng. licence, so check with the relevant association.
Are these qualifications useful to rail or smart city employers in Canada?
Canada has significant rail, transit and urban infrastructure work, including major projects in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. Public agencies and consultancies usually prioritise licensed engineers and verifiable experience. A SEIUM qualification may complement your profile, but whether it is recognised is for each employer to decide, so it is worth asking them before you commit.
Can I study part-time while working, and is employer funding possible?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home without a student visa and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, and an assigned technical tutor supports you. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, depending on your employer's policies.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Define information requirements in accordance with ISO 19650.
Apply IFC 4.3 and open standards to linear works.
Model roads, railways and structures in BIM.
Integrate BIM and GIS in the study of alternatives.
Manage common data environments and model coordination.
Apply digital delivery during construction.
Connect the model with asset management in accordance with ISO 55001.
Who it's for
- Infrastructure BIM managers.
- BIM coordinators in civil engineering works.
- Information management specialists.
- Digital delivery engineers.
- Infrastructure asset managers seeking to make better use of digital models.
- Digital transformation consultants working with public administrations.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into transport infrastructure.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19650-1:2018 (concepts and principles of information management using BIM)
- ISO 19650-2:2018 (delivery phase of assets)
- ISO 19650-3:2020 (operational phase of assets)
- ISO 19650-5:2020 (security-minded approach to information management)
- ISO 16739-1:2024 (IFC 4.3) (Industry Foundation Classes data schema)
- ISO 55001:2024 (asset management systems)
- ISO 21597-1:2020 (information container for linked document delivery)
- EN 17412-1:2020 (level of information need)
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- OpenRoads Designer
- Bentley ProjectWise
- Solibri
- ArcGIS Pro
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1BIM in linear works versus buildings1.2BIM mandates in Europe and Spain1.3Digital delivery strategies1.4Life cycle of the infrastructure asset1.5Organisational information requirements (OIR)1.6Asset information requirements (AIR)1.7Exchange information requirements (EIR)1.8Appointing party and appointed parties1.9Digital maturity of public administrations1.10Case study: BIM strategy of a railway infrastructure manager
2.1IFC 4.3 for infrastructure2.2IfcAlignment and linear referencing2.3IfcRail, IfcRoad and IfcBridge domains2.4BCF for issue management2.5IDS for information requirements2.6bSDD and data dictionaries2.7LandXML and legacy formats2.8CityGML and GIS integration2.9Validation of IFC models2.10Lab: IFC validation with IDS
3.1Modelling of centrelines and alignments3.2Vertical profiles and vertical curves3.3Parametric typical cross-sections3.4Corridors in Civil 3D3.5Digital terrain models3.6Earthworks volume calculation3.7Modelling of longitudinal drainage3.8Pavement structures3.9Road signs and markings3.10Practical exercise: road corridor in Civil 3D
4.1Parametric modelling of bridges4.2Retaining walls and masonry structures4.3Tunnels and segmental linings in BIM4.4Stations and technical buildings4.53D reinforcement of linear structures4.6Precast elements in civil works4.7Interoperability between OpenBridge and Revit4.8Level of detail by phase4.9Extraction of structural drawings4.10Workshop: parametric viaduct in OpenBridge
5.1Integration of BIM and GIS5.2Coordinate reference systems5.3Territory-scale models5.4Open spatial data5.5ArcGIS GeoBIM and platforms5.6Spatial analysis of alternatives5.7Land registry impacts and expropriations5.8Environmental integration of the alignment5.9Territorial digital twins5.10Lab: study of alternatives with GIS and BIM
6.1Common data environment in infrastructure6.2Information container states6.3Naming conventions6.4Metadata and classification6.5Review and approval workflows in the CDE6.6Information security under ISO 19650-56.7Information quality audits6.8Deliverables register and MIDP6.9Task information delivery plan (TIDP) by team6.10Practical exercise: setting up a CDE in ProjectWise
7.1Federation of linear works models7.2Clash detection with utilities7.3Model checking rules7.4Collaborative design reviews7.5Quality control with Solibri7.6Automation of checks7.7Periodic coordination reports7.8Model quality indicators7.9Coordination of utility diversions7.10Case study: coordination of a railway bypass
8.1Machine guidance with 3D models8.2Digital setting-out with GNSS8.3Mobile laser scanning on site8.4Drones for progress control8.5Production monitoring in linear works8.64D planning of infrastructure8.75D cost control8.8Progress valuation from the model8.9As-built model and final handover8.10Workshop: embankment progress control with drones
9.1Asset management under ISO 550019.2Digital asset inventory9.3Model-supported inspections9.4Predictive maintenance of infrastructure9.5Sensors and continuous monitoring9.6Digital twins of linear assets9.7Asset risk and criticality9.8Asset data quality9.9Planning of maintenance investment9.10Lab: digital twin of a road section
10.1Tender specifications with BIM requirements10.2BIM protocol as a contractual annex10.3Intellectual property of models10.4Liability for information10.5BIM plan in national public procurement10.6BIM award criteria in tenders10.7Penalties for non-compliant deliverables10.8Insurance and digital models10.9Digital collaborative contracts10.10Case study: BIM specifications for a dual carriageway
11.1Generative design of alignments11.2AI in design review11.3Visual programming with Dynamo for Civil 3D11.4Automation of deliverables11.5Collaborative cloud platforms11.6Augmented reality on site11.7Robotics for surveying and setting-out11.8Open infrastructure data11.9Semantic interoperability with ontologies11.10Practical exercise: automating profile drawings with Dynamo
12.1Definition of the infrastructure asset12.2Client's information requirements12.3Proposed BIM execution plan12.4Modelling of the infrastructure12.5Model coordination and validation12.64D and 5D planning12.7Digital delivery strategy12.8Asset management plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. You work with Autodesk Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, Bentley ProjectWise, Solibri and ArcGIS Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: modelling and coordination of real linear works, validation of IFC deliverables with IDS, and construction progress control with drones and scanners. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 19650-1:2018, ISO 19650-2:2018, ISO 19650-3:2020, ISO 19650-5:2020, ISO 16739-1:2024 (IFC 4.3), ISO 55001:2024, ISO 21597-1:2020, EN 17412-1:2020.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Autodesk Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, Bentley ProjectWise, Solibri and ArcGIS Pro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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