The Impact of Building Information Modelling: Transforming Construction

by Crotty; Ray

• ISBN13: 9780415601672
• ISBN10: 0415601673
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-10-04
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The many professions that cooperate to deliver construction projects have long been striving to improve the efficiency of their working relationships. Building Information Modelling is growing internationally as a means of coordinating their efforts, but it has yet to become a global standard. As the BIM debate intensifies amongst practitioners and policy-makers, there is a need for a book that separates the facts from the hype, the suspicion from the reality, and helps the construction industry understand this new technology. Written by a seasoned BIM consultant, this guide explains the reasons behind the rise of BIM with particular reference to the UK, and continues to explore: The difference between drawing-based and model-based design approaches Issues relating to technical standards and technology The legal implications of BIM Drawing on case studies from the USA, Singapore, Australia and Scandinavia, the full range of international experiences with this technology is explored for the first time. This book will inform and stimulate debate as well as helping the reader to consider their strategic responses to the challenges and opportunities embodied in BIM. This is essential reading for construction managers, project managers, building engineers, architects, and all serious professionals across the built environment.