A Practical Guide to Adopting BIM in Construction Projects
Published on 6. November 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-84995-146-3 (ISBN)
Description
...This book offers real-world advice on how you can create that digital transformation and successfully realise the benefits that BIM will bring through more efficient and innovative ways of working. Extract from Foreword by David Philp, Head of UK BIM Task GroupThis book presents a unique view of the key issues for adopting BIM in construction projects from a pragmatic perspective. It provides an overview of the core ideas and issues distilled from various guidance documents. It focuses primarily on the more complex and important issues of processes, standards and protocols that need to be in place for the successful adoption of BIM in construction projects. In so doing, it provides reader-friendly guidance to enable the engineer or student to fully understand the implications of the process and to facilitate the application of the principles and techniques in real scenarios. The author presents a balanced approach combining sufficient background theory and practical ideas to ensure the book is applicable and relevant to practising engineers and students alike.
Similarly although much of the topic emanates from the UK, it is equally applicable in any country where best practice is desired.
Similarly although much of the topic emanates from the UK, it is equally applicable in any country where best practice is desired.
Reviews / Votes
'...a concise, accurate and experienced look into BIM adoption. The author writes about process, protocols and standards and shares insight that keeps the reader informed and turning pages. With a focus on UK BIM adoption, the topics and pragmatic observations will have world-wide impact in any construction project. Written in a user-friendly approach, this book includes core concepts and pragmatic perspectives for understanding construction projects and implementing them successfully. The material is concise, informative and impactful without being over-bearing and complex - it gets to the point right away. ...an amazing concise summary of BIM in construction that includes useful, meaningful and significant information in a no frills approach. ...has applicability to anyone involved in BIM today. This book is a great starter for anyone beginning BIM or remotely involved in construction. You won't go wrong with this book as your first BIM book'. 3D Visualization World Magazine -------------------- 'Learn how to reduce waste and increase profitability, sustainability and efficiency'. MODUS, RICS -------------------- 'Author Professor Bimal Kumar, the head of the BIM Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University, shares a wealth of knowledge and addresses the core issues, processes, standards and protocols associated with BIM. As well as being an essential guide for practitioners seeking to successfully adopt BIM on construction projects... ...[it] will have a home as an accessible introduction to the topic for others involved in the industry... ...is competitively priced and will no doubt prove to be a very useful tool for those seeking to successfully adopt and implement BIM on construction projects'. Civil Engineering SurveyorMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Porto Press Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
diagrams, tables, flow charts and screen shots
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84995-146-3 (9781849951463)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Professor of IT in Design and Construction, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
Content
Introduction; Information Management for Construction; UK Government's BIM strategy; PAS 1192: Part 2; Employer's Information Requirements; BIM PEP Development; BIM protocol and PII; Training and Education; Appendix 1. A Brief Guide to BIM Level 2 Compliance/Capability; Appendix 2. Sample BIM PQQs and Suggested Responses; Appendix 3. Sample BIM PEP documents