Power BI for Data Integration, Analysis, and BIM

• An understanding of data structures and visualization concepts
• Experience with Excel or similar tools
• Familiarity with BIM processes is helpful but not required

Audience

• Innovation and tech development managers
• Data analysts working with construction or engineering data
• BIM professionals seeking to enhance data reporting

Power BI is a business intelligence tool by Microsoft that enables real-time data integration, visualization, and analysis across multiple data sources, including BIM platforms.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to implement Power BI for data retrieval and analysis from multiple databases and BIM models, using AI tools for trend detection and reporting.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement Power BI for real-time data integration.
• Retrieve and analyze data from multiple databases and BIM sources.
• Create visual reports using AI-supported trend analysis.
• Integrate BIM data models for technical and managerial insights.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Power BI

• Overview of Power BI Desktop and Service
• Use cases in engineering, construction, and BIM
• Overview of Power BI architecture

Data Retrieval and Connection

• Connecting to multiple data sources (SQL, Excel, cloud)
• Importing structured and semi-structured data
• Using scheduled and real-time refresh options

Data Preparation and Modeling

• Transforming data with Power Query
• Creating relationships between data sets
• Building reusable data models

Building Visual Reports

• Creating dashboards with charts, maps, and tables
• Drill-through and filter-based interactions
• Custom visuals and design best practices

Applying AI Tools for Trend Analysis

• Using Power BI AI visuals and smart narratives
• Trend detection and time-based insights
• Forecasting with built-in analytics tools

Integrating with BIM Data

• Exporting data from BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)
• Structuring BIM data for Power BI compatibility
• Visualizing BIM-related metrics and model attributes

Publishing and Sharing

• Publishing to Power BI Service
• Workspace and access management
• Sharing reports internally and externally

Summary and Next Steps