BIM

Introduces a selection of inspirational BIM-enabled projects by small architectural practices.

"Understanding BIM presents the story of Building Information Modelling, an ever evolving and disruptive technology that has transformed the methodologies of the global construction industry"--

Highlights how health and safety in construction is evolving towards collaboration, structured data and sharing of information as BIM - the incarnation of these sensibilities - increasingly underpins construction practice.

Beyond BIM serves as a primary resource for professional architects from practice, researchers and designers engaged in information related spatial design processes, as well as students and faculties of architecture schools in search of BIM design inspiration.

Reader-friendly introduction to adopting BIM. A vital guide for practitioners to adopt BIM successfully in construction projects. A blend of background theory and practical ideas for BIM implementation.

Addressing BIM from the point of view of mainstream practice as opposed to a cutting-edge technological perspective, BIM Demystified explains a subject often swamped by jargon and deluged with spin.

As the BIM debate intensifies amongst construction practitioners and policy-makers, this book will help the reader to develop their strategic responses to its challenges and opportunities. Includes UK industry case studies and a survey of international BIM usage.