TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harty,James
AU  - Kouider,Tahar
AU  - Paterson,Graham
TI  - Getting to grips with BIM: a guide for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction firms 
SN  - 9781138843974
AV  - TH438.13 .H37 2016
U1  - 720.285 HA.G 2016 23
PY  - 2016///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Routledge, Taylor & Francis
KW  - Building information modeling
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Pt. I. The BIM journey. Historical paradigms -- BIM perspectives -- BIM in context -- Culture shifts : evangelical and evolutionary models for BIM uptake --  Pt. II. A contemporary view of BIM in the UK. Drivers for innovation -- Game changers : international and national protocols -- BIM for all or some : issues facing educators and practice -- Challenges, risks and benefits for SMEs -- Pt. III. Teamworking and information management. BIM and teams -- Taking a whole life view -- Managing information flow -- BIM futures -- Pt. IV. Setting up a BIM project. SMEs , micro-SMEs and BIM -- Interpreting and applying PAS 1192-2:2013 -- Project-specific process templates, definition and delivery -- Pathways from design towards construction and use, inputs and outputs -- Developing strategies for the post-occupancy phase -- Feedback and feed forward
N2  - "Building Information Modeling (BIM) software combines 3-D elements and information in all aspects of the design of a building. While many books are published on BIM related to technology and computer programs, this one focuses on the practice-related information needs of architects, showing them how BIM and integrated practice can transform their practices. It features: Methods for addressing the obstacles and challenges to implementing BIM How to implement it in an efficient and effective manner How to use BIM as a tool to transform the role of architects "
ER  -