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BIM and Construction Management: Proven Tools, Methods, and Workflows

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Good book, well written, informative. Most of the titles out there focus on BIM during the design phase, so it's great to explore uses of the technology during and after construction. a must read for anyone looking to leverage BIM.

A very informative and thorough 5D resource. It helps to be relatively familiar with all of the software applications mentioned to get a true understanding of estimating and quantity takeoff concepts. Also an entire chapter devoted to sustainability, salvaging and recycling and how it fits into the whole picture of bim which is nice. A book that deals not only with design communication, but also more with scope clarification, trade coordination, facility management and the back-end benefits of bim.

In the growing BIM industry, a source of information that can guide us thru the confusing maze of procedures and technology at current disposal is always well received. And if that source speaks to the reader in a clear and concise language more power to him, Excellent job!

This is an excellent and thorough description of BIM in the construction world. While it is written for construction, it is also a valuable read for Architects who care about process and are interested in enhanced BIM based project delivery (full circle BIM).

This book is exactly what the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (AEC) industry needed. This book is extremely helpful for those trying to implement BIM or thinking about implementing BIM in their company. This book is a must for any BIM Manager, Project Manager, Architect, and Owner. My only wish is that a new edition would be issued taking into account the absolute latest technologies and program releases because as we all know technology changes very quickly.

This book is a very good way to either get started understanding BIM, or to use as a review module for those in the field who have been using such methods for a while. In fact this field is so hot, the book got stolen right off my seat when I took a head-break on the airplane. Sad, but now I get to write that off and buy an new copy. Hold on tight around the office too. Once I do get more than 3/4 of the way through I'll come back and complete a more detailed review. ~ BDH

The text of this book hits home, but it uses software not typically available to all readers. This would be a great book if it came with a CD with 90 or 180 day trials of the software so that the examples and tutorials can be worked through.