Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations (McGraw-Hill Construction Series): Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations / Edition 1

by Willem Kymmell

Overview

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Improve Planningand 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 ImplementationSoftware Tools: • Modeling Tools • Model Production • Model Analysis • Specific SoftwareOptionsLearning BIM: • Learning Methods • Skill Sets • The LearnersCase Studies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071494533
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	04/24/2008
Series:	Construction Series
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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.

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