Dr. Paul Coates
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Maxwell Building Room 408
Please email for an appointment.
Current positions
Lecturer in Design and BIM
Biography
I am an architect and BIM Specialist with over 25 years professional experience adapting technologies for the use in architectural practice and the construction. Projects undertaken range from small refurbishment projects to large infrastructure projects. Experience has been gained working in the UK and internationally working for central government and private practice. Roles undertaken in architectural practice have included those of CAD Manager, IT Manager, Quality Manager and Process Improvement Manager. Recent work has included the development of BIM methodologies and applications based on Lean Principles. Paul has completed a Phd on BIM implementation and Lean and is currently employed as a lecturer in BIM and Design at the University of Salford.
Areas of research
BIM, Lean, Offsite Construction, Digital Construction, Technology
- Technology 2
- Construction Technology in Architecture
- BIM Theory and Practice
- Performance Modelling and Integrated Design
- BIM Design Studio 1
- MDP2
- Integrated BIM Projects
- Design Information Management
- Discipline Project 2
- BIM Implementation
Qualifications
- RIBA