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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2009
Building Information Modeling: A Strategic Implementation Guide by industry experts Dana K. Smith and Michael Tardif is a timely, 360-degree view of the revolutionary world of BIM and how it impacts those involved in this building industry technology and the work processes it supports. At turns wide-angled overview and deeply penetrating in terms of detail, the book clearly and thoroughly describes, explains and justifies the implementation of this technology as part of a much larger system, involving the earliest design stages through that of building operations. More than just a step-by-step "how-to" guide, the book will serve those in the design professions and building industry as a much needed what-to and why-to BIM implementation guide. Clearly organized, this highly systematic and strategic guide helps place the latest building industry virtual construction technology into context, covers both issues and opportunities for those doing the implementing, and addresses likely future developments for BIM and the collaborative process it enables. One of the book's best qualities is that, in discussing a subject, the authors don't just repeat information that can be found elsewhere, but to the delight of this reader always advance the subject - thus adding value to the discussion, and when appropriate are not afraid to take a stand. Everyone who reads this book will benefit from the wisdom, experience and expertise of its authors - every field should be as fortunate to have authors such as Smith and Tardif to write on their behalf. This highly readable book - along with BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors by Chuck Eastman et al - should serve readers from the professions and industry well as they move forward into the foreseeable future.
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4.6 out of 5
12 global ratings