Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) are now indispensable tools in design-build. Though not as new a concept as some may think (the use of BIM was first suggested more than 30 years ago), it become widely used in the design and construction industry.
This month, we have a top-notch list of titles to help you familiarize yourself with BIM and CAD and offer you different approaches to them in your design-build projects. As an added bonus, for the month of December, all information technology titles are 10 percent off the regular price.
Please visit our website at www.dbia.org/pubs/bookstore/ to view a complete list of available titles. Top offerings for this month include:
Item # 6360
Building Information Modeling — Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations
By Willem Kymmell
Improve planning and management on any construction project with powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools. BIM integrates 3-D drawings and 4-D animations to dramatically improve the communication, coordination and planning of construction projects, while reducing risks, errors and costs. BIM is an in-depth resource that shows architects and building professionals how to capitalize on BIM concepts, tools and techniques for their own building projects. Inside, you will find more than 200 photos, charts, diagrams, details of the BIM process and detailed case studies.
Member Price: $54.00
Non-Member Price: $58.50
List Price: $69.95
Item # 6356
BIM Handbook: A Guide to BIM for Owners Managers, Engineers & Contractors
By Chuck Eastman, Paulk Teicholz, Rafael Sacks, Kathleen Liston
BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function and the ways in which they are designed and built. This book introduces building information modeling and the technologies that support it. If you’re looking for a discussion of the present and future BIM influences regulatory agencies, the legal practice associated with the building industry and manufacturers of building products, this rich set of BIM case studies describes various BIM tools and technologies to get you on the right track.
Member Price: $67.50
Non-Member Price: $72.00
List Price: $85.00
Item # 6408
Introducing Revit Architecture 2009: BIM for Beginners
By Greg Demchak, Tatjana Dzambazova, Eddy Krygiel
You don’t have to be a high-tech wizard to understand the Revit software using Introducing Revit Architecture 2009: BIM for Beginners, the perfect guide for architects of any generation and design-builders as a whole. Start with an overview of BIM concepts before tackling the Revit interface, then move on to use Revit’s suite of editing tools. Learn how to use Revit with other applications, document the model for construction, integrate annotations into the model, utilize worksets and collaborate in a team environment from straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials.
Member Price: $28.80
Non-Member Price: $33.30
List Price: $39.99
Item # 6409
Mastering Revit Architecture 2009
By Tatjana Dzambazova, Greg Demchak, Eddy Krygiel
Move beyond the basics of Revit and BIM and redefine your designs with this new edition of Mastering Revit Architecture. With updated coverage of new features, you’ll learn how applying key principles to your designs will increase your productivity and improve your workflow, plus develop a more thorough understanding of design options and features, advanced modeling and presentation techniques.
Member Price: $45.00
Non-Member Price: $49.50
List Price: $59.99
Item # 5036
Integrated Practice in Architecture: Mastering Design-Build, Fast-Track, and BIM
By George Elvin
Based on more than 50 interviews and the author’s own extensive experience in design and construction, Integrated Practice in Architecture: Mastering Design-Build, Fast-Track, and Building Information Modeling reveals the secrets of integrated practice — the strategies and techniques used by integrated firms. Even if you’re not considering adopting integrated practice entirely, the information will help you master the vital subjects of design-build, fast-track, and building information modeling (BIM).
Member Price: $58.50
Non-Member Price: $63.00
List Price: $75.00