Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations

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Improve Planning and Management on Any Construction Project with Powerful BIM Tools

Building information modeling (BIM) integrates 3D drawings and 4D animations to dramatically improve the communication, coordination, and planning of construction projects, while reducing risks, errors, and costs. Building Information Modeling is an in-depth resource that shows architects and building professionals how to capitalize on BIM concepts, tools, and techniques for their own building projects.

-An in-depth explanation of BIM concepts, tools, and techniques
-Guidance on applying BIM to new and retrofit construction projects
-More than 200 photos, charts, diagrams, and details of the BIM process
-Detailed case studies
-Inside this Comprehensive Guide to BIM Technology

Background: • The Setting for BIM • Current Practice • Legal Considerations Building Information Modeling: • BIM Concepts • BIM Planning • BIM Implementation Software Tools: • Modeling Tools • Model Production • Model Analysis • Specific SoftwareOptions Learning BIM: • Learning Methods • Skill Sets • The Learners Case Studies

DateApril 24, 2008
Format Hardback, 270 pages

Table of contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Background
Chapter 2. Building Information Modeling
Chapter 3. Software Tools
Chapter 4. Learning BIM
Chapter 5. Case Studies
Glossary
Index