Overview
Main description
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
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
Author comments
Willem Kymmell is a practicing architect with more than 30 years of experience in the field. He is also an Associate Professor of Construction Management at California State University (Chico), where he teaches building information modeling and construction documentation, construction document analysis, specifications, building code analysis, and architectural history. Mr. Kymmell's private practice includes residential and commercial commissions, consultations, and virtual building software training.
