In a significant step towards advancing digital construction education, the Tsinghua University-Glodon Practice Teaching Base has been selected by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission as a part of Beijing's 2024 "Industry-University-Research In-depth Collaboration Platform" for undergraduate education.?

Tsinghua University's Civil Engineering Department has set ambitious goals for industry leadership in its curriculum, focusing on cultivating new-age professionals who possess a solid foundation, excellent professional skills, and sharp innovative thinking. Since 2019, the department has collaborated closely with Glodon's research team on the core course "Recognizing Practice", integrating smart civil engineering and digital construction into teaching. This collaboration includes both teams working together to foster interdisciplinary and innovative talent in the field of civil engineering.

In response to the rapidly evolving trends of digitalization and the integration of materials science, mechanics, and intelligent construction technologies within civil engineering, Tsinghua University's Civil Engineering Department has proactively introduced curriculum optimizations and educational reforms. Since 2019, the department has collaborated closely with Glodon and has successfully conducted five annual cohorts, training nearly 100 students each year through collaborative classroom teaching and field practices. In 2023, the Tsinghua University-Glodon Practice Teaching Base was officially established, creating a high-level platform for practical teaching to support the development of advanced talent in civil engineering.?

Partnership Model

The Tsinghua-Glodon collaborative talent development model is rooted in deep industry-university-research cooperation. Through meticulously designed curricula, the construction of practical teaching bases, the development of multidisciplinary teaching teams, and the selection of students, the partnership ensures the cultivation of high-caliber, cross-disciplinary professionals. Key elements of the collaboration include:

Tsinghua University's Role: Tsinghua University provides a team of exceptional faculty members from disciplines such as materials science, mechanics, architecture, transportation, ocean engineering, management, and artificial intelligence. The university takes the lead in curriculum development, the selection of students, practice site development, and course delivery, ensuring that students engage with cutting-edge content, digital building platform practices, and on-site training in collaboration with leading digital construction companies.

Glodon's Contribution: Leveraging its expertise in digital construction technologies, Glodon brings its industry-leading research and engineering experience into the classroom. Glodon's faculty specializes in areas such as digital construction, software programming, BIM, CIM, digital twins, smart project management, and engineering applications. The company works closely with Tsinghua's teaching teams to refine curriculum design and deliver practical instruction that reflects the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring training quality.?