Diploma in 4D/5D Digital Delivery for Structures
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in 4D/5D digital delivery for structures. 8 modules covering structural information for construction, 4D simulation, 5D quantities and budgets, digital fabrication, model-based site monitoring, digital handover and implementation, with UNE-EN ISO 19650 and ISO 12006-2, with an assigned technical tutor.
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
Prepare structural models for use on site.
Simulate the construction sequence of structures in 4D.
Obtain quantities and budgets linked to the model.
Integrate the model with digital fabrication and prefabrication.
Monitor site progress by comparing planned and actual work.
Organise digital delivery and information handover.
Design implementation plans for digital delivery.
Who it's for
- 4D/5D technicians in construction companies.
- Digital site coordinators.
- Production managers on structural works.
- Technical office managers.
- BIM quantity surveyors and estimators.
- Digital delivery managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the construction sector.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-2 (delivery phase of the assets)
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-3 (operational phase of the assets)
- ISO 12006-2 (organisation of information about construction works)
- ISO 21511:2018 (work breakdown structures)
- UNE-EN ISO 16739-1 (Industry Foundation Classes)
- BS 1192-4:2014 (COBie)
- Uniclass 2015 (unified classification system)
- Synchro 4D
- Autodesk Navisworks
- Presto
- Tekla Structures
- Vico Office
8 modules
1.1Structural models for construction1.2Work breakdown structure1.3Coding of elements by phase1.4Scheduling parameters in the model1.5Classification with Uniclass and GuBIMclass1.6Level of information for 4D and 5D1.7Preparing models for export1.8Integration with the construction programme1.9Contractual requirements for digital delivery1.10Workshop: preparing a structural model for 4D
2.1Linking tasks and elements2.2Concrete pouring and striking sequences2.3Steel structure erection2.4Precast phases and lifting2.5Formwork and falsework in the simulation2.6Cranes and auxiliary equipment2.7Simulation of balanced cantilever bridges2.8Space-time clash detection2.9Visual communication with stakeholders2.10Practical: 4D simulation of a concrete structure
3.1Extracting quantities from the model3.2Measurement rules and criteria3.3Linking to price databases3.4Budget by construction phase3.5Production curves and progress valuations3.6Comparison of structural alternatives3.7Control of quantity deviations3.8Price schedules and unit-rate breakdowns3.9Export to budgeting software3.10Workshop: 5D budget for a structure
4.1Models for reinforcement fabrication4.2Cutting and bending files4.3Structural steel and numerical control4.4Precast concrete and plant scheduling4.5Traceability with QR codes and RFID4.6Just-in-time supply logistics4.7Production control in the workshop4.8Industrialised construction and dry assembly4.9Dimensional quality in the factory4.10Case study: rebar supply from the model
5.1Progress statuses of elements5.2On-site data capture with tablets5.3Laser scanning and photogrammetry5.4Planned versus actual comparison5.54D updating with actual progress5.6Model-based progress valuations5.7Recording quality issues5.8Control of concrete pours and test specimens5.9Automatic progress reports5.10Practical: weekly monitoring of a structure
6.1As-built model of structures6.2Information on materials and tests6.3Data for structural maintenance6.4Open delivery formats6.5COBie and datasets6.6Verification of the delivery6.7Handover to the asset manager6.8Long-term archiving6.9Integration with digital twins6.10Workshop: digital delivery package for a bridge
7.1Digital maturity of the construction company7.2Roles in the digital site team7.3Return on investment of 4D and 5D7.4Barriers to adoption7.5Digital delivery in public tenders7.6Major infrastructure cases7.7Lessons learned in building construction7.8Trends: AI and automation7.9Implementation roadmap7.10Case study: implementation plan in a construction company
8.1Case selection and scope8.2Model preparation8.34D simulation of the sequence8.45D budget linked to the model8.5Site monitoring plan8.6As-built delivery plan8.7Control indicators8.8Conclusions and improvement proposal8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Synchro 4D, Autodesk Navisworks, Presto, Tekla Structures and Vico Office, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: 4D simulation of a concrete pouring sequence, a 5D budget linked to a structural model, and progress monitoring with laser scanning. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: UNE-EN ISO 19650-2, UNE-EN ISO 19650-3, ISO 12006-2, ISO 21511:2018, UNE-EN ISO 16739-1, BS 1192-4:2014 and Uniclass 2015.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Synchro 4D, Autodesk Navisworks, Presto, Tekla Structures and Vico Office, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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