Building Information Modeling

List of contents

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Fundamentals 1. BIM Overview Parametric Modeling and the Virtual Building Model BIM "Dimensions" Level of Development Summary 2. Stakeholders and BIM’s Many Roles Architects, Engineers, Consultants Construction Managers, Contractors, Sub-contractors Fabricators Facilities Managers and Owners Summary 3. Data Exchange and Interoperability Interoperability Data Exchange Workflows Single Model and Federated Model Systems Data and Communication Formats Summary 4. BIM Implementation Transforming the Office to BIM Delivery Methods Legal Issues Office Standards BIM Execution Plan (BEP) Metrics for BIM Maturity Summary 5. Beyond Basic BIM BIM Analytics Cloud Computing Computational Design Increased Sophistication of Owners Summary Application: Project Case Studies designLAB: Small BIM Tames Big Brutalism ZGF: BIM in Transition: Making the Leap at a Large Firm CASE: Building Information Coordinators Mortenson Construction: Outstanding Project Success Through Collaboration Conclusion References and Software Mentioned Index

Summary

A design guide for architects, engineers, and contractors concerning the principles and specific applications of building information modeling.

Product details

• Authors: Karen Kensek
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.04.2014
• EAN: 9780415717731
• ISBN: 978-0-415-71773-1
• No. of pages: 286
• Series: PocketArchitecture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design, ARCHITECTURE / Study & Teaching, ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice, Environmentally-friendly architecture & design, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Architecture: professional practice, Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design, Civil engineering, surveying and building