{"product_id":"building-information-modeling-for-dummies-isbn-9781119060055","title":"Building Information Modeling For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to make the most of building information modeling\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to get involved in the world of BIM, but don't quite know where to start, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Information Modeling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop guide to collaborative building using one coherent system of computer models rather than as separate sets of drawings. Inside, you'll find an easy-to-follow introduction to BIM and hands-on guidance for understanding drivers for change, the benefits of BIM, requirements you need to get started, and where BIM is headed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe future of BIM is bright—it provides the industry with an increased understanding of predictability, improved efficiency, integration and coordination, less waste, and better value and quality. Additionally, the use of BIM goes beyond the planning and design phase of the project, extending throughout the building life cycle and supporting processes, including cost management, construction management, project management, and facility operation. Now heavily adopted in the U.S., Hong Kong, India, Singapore, France, Canada, and countless other countries, BIM is set to become a mandatory practice in building work in the UK, and this friendly guide gives you everything you need to make sense of it—fast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how BIM saves time and waste on site\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows you how the information generated from BIM leads to fewer errors on site\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how BIM is based on data sets that describe objects virtually, mimicking the way they'll be handled physically in the real world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps you grasp how the integration of BIM allows every stage of the life cycle to work together without data or process conflict\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of well-known experts, this friendly, hands-on guide gets you up and running with BIM fast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Building Information Modeling 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Defining Building Information Modeling (BIM) 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Explaining the Building Part of BIM: It’s Not Just Buildings 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Examining the Information Part of BIM 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Discussing the Modeling Part of BIM (and Management Too) 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Grasping the Fundamentals and Understanding What BIM Is 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Creating the Foundations for BIM 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Looking at the Digital World Around You 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Preparing the Foundations for BIM 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Setting Up a Collaborative BIM Workflow 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Understanding BIM Requirements and Developing BIM Processes 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Mandating BIM in the UK and across the Globe 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Standardizing the Modeling of BIM Objects 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Collaborating through BIM Requirements 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Encouraging BIM in Your Office or On‐Site 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Developing BIM Plans and Strategies 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Considering the Issues that BIM Presents 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Measuring the Real‐World Benefits of BIM 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Evaluating BIM Benefits and Investment 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Using BIM On‐Site and BIM for Health and Safety 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Identifying All the Users of BIM 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Exploring the Future of BIM 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Building the Future of Construction 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Eyeing the Possibilities: The Future of BIM 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Forecasting How New Technology Will Drive BIM 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Types of BIM Tools, Software, and Platforms to Consider 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten of the Best BIM Resources 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten (or So) Myth‐Busting Questions and Answers 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Your Handy BIM Checklist 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Examining BIM and Education 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Building Information Modeling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent reference on current state-of-the-art BIM processes.” (3D Visualization World, November 2015)\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStefan Mordue \u003c\/b\u003eis a chartered architect, construction project manager, registered CDM coordinator, and NBS technical author. \u003cb\u003ePaul Swaddle\u003c\/b\u003e is a chartered architect, BIM futurist, and NBS business solutions consultant. \u003cb\u003eDavid Philip\u003c\/b\u003e is head of BIM at Mace and part of the HM Government Task Group Core BIM team.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign a building collaboratively using one coherent system of computer models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave time, money, and effort using BIM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce on-site errors through  same-model team collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate better buildings that will  stand the test of time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild better with BIM! This book shows you how to get started\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding Information Modeling will soon be a mandatory practice for building industry around the world, and this friendly guide introduces you to BIM quickly and easily. You'll see how BIM is used in the real world, how it saves time and waste onsite, and how it leads to fewer errors. You'll discover the requirements and processes, and find  out why BIM is vital to the future of construction.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBIM basics\u003c\/b\u003e — discover what building information modeling is all about, why it involves more than just building, what the digital modeling process means, and how collaboration works\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreparing the foundation\u003c\/b\u003e — explore the technology, select the tools, find out about BIM-appropriate projects, and set up the necessary infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the requirements\u003c\/b\u003e — review international construction strategies and standards development and  \tsee how standardization enables BIM's effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDevelop your own BIM strategy\u003c\/b\u003e — set up a BIM business  case, develop an execution plan, and find out how to manage  the issues involved\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLook ahead\u003c\/b\u003e — examine trends and patterns that illustrate  how BIM can help make construction safer and reduce waste\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e BIM facts and fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How BIM will benefit  your projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Advice on managing the  impact of change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A look at software, hardware, and training requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How to encourage your organization to accept BIM \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Legal and liability issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e New ways to look at collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How future technology  may drive BIM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988866253029,"sku":"NP9781119060055","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119060055.jpg?v=1761781835","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/building-information-modeling-for-dummies-isbn-9781119060055","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}