[Review sách] Social Network Analysis in Construction

Sách: Social Network Analysis in Construction

Phân tích Mạng xã hội trong xây dựng

Tác giả:  Stephen Pryke

The objective of the book is to make accessible the ways in which social network analysis (SNA) may be used to observe, monitor and analyse systems and relationships in major construction project coalitions.  Although this has been an established analytical technique in the US for some time, it is only now being developed in the UK.

Having spent nearly two decades investigating major project relationships using SNA, the author has brought together mathematical and sociological methods, and major project relationships in a manner that will inspire both academic interest and a desire to apply these concepts and techniques to live construction projects. Case studies include projects from two of the UKs largest property developers, the UK Ministry of Defence and a County Council.

SNA is innovative – but potentially inaccessible to project management analysts and practitioners. This book will provide clear and relevant explanation and illustration of the possibilities of using SNA in a major project environment.

In addition to offering the potential; for sophisticated retrospective analysis of a wide range of systems associated with construction and engineering project coalitions, the author looks at how we might apply the network analysis findings to the design and management of project and supply chain networks.

[Review sách] Up and Running with Autodesk Navisworks 2017

Sách: Up and Running with Autodesk Navisworks 2017

Xây dựng mô hình và chạy với Autodesk NavisWorks 2017

Tác giả: Deepak Maini

This textbook has been written keeping in mind the requirements of BIM and plant industries. The author has specifically covered a number of pain-points that the users face on day-to-day basis in their work. Real-world BIM and Plant models have been used as tutorials in this book. You will be able to find various similarities between the models used in this textbook and your current projects. This will allow you to apply the concepts learned in this textbook to your day-to-day work.

 

The following are some salient features of this textbook:

 

 

• Complimentary access to the videos of all tutorials in the textbook.

 

• 710 pages of in-depth coverage of all modules of Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Manage.

 

• Detailed discussion of the Autodesk Navisworks tools and concepts followed by Plant and BIM tutorials.

 

• Around 450 pages of tutorials on real-world Plant and Building models.

 

• Detailed coverage of the Clash Detective module and the switchback functionality.

 

• Timeliner based clash tests included in tutorials.

 

• Tutorial on performing clash test with point cloud data.

 

• Project-based chapter on Autodesk BIM 360 Glue Integration with Autodesk Navisworks.

 

• Project-based chapter on Autodesk Navisworks for Factory Design Suite.

 

• Special tutorial on the animation of the subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).

 

• Special tutorials showing the Animator and Scripter scenes with crane animations.

 

• Timeliner simulation linked with animator animations showing construction sequences and movement of crane and semitrailers at the construction site.

 

• “What I do” tips describing some real world challenges that Navisworks users face and the author’s approach in those situations.

 

• Free video showing how to use Autodesk ReCap to reduce the size of Point Cloud data before importing in Autodesk Navisworks available by contacting the author at deepak@deepakmaini.com.

 

• End of chapter skill evaluation to review the concepts learnt in the chapter.

 

 

The following free teaching resources are available for faculty:

 

 

• PowerPoint slides of every chapter in the textbook.

 

• Answers to the Class Test Questions.

 

• Help for designing the course curriculum.

 

• Additional videos to help plan your classes.

[Review sách] Construction Manager’s BIM Handbook

Sách: Construction Manager’s BIM Handbook

Sổ tay quản lý xây dựng bằng BIM

Tâc giả: John Eynon

Building Information Mode

lling (BIM) harnesses digital technologies to unlock more efficient methods of designing, creating and maintaining built environment assets, so the Construction Manager’s BIM Handbook ensures the reader understands what BIM is, what the UK strategy is and what it means for key roles in the construction team.

• ensure that all readers understand what BIM and are fully aware of the implications of BIM for them and their organisations
• provides concise summaries of key aspects of BIM
• ensure that all readers can begin to adopt this approach in future projects
• includes industry case studies illustrating the use of BIM on large and small projects

[Review sách] Virtual Building Systems Coordination

Sách: Virtual Building Systems Coordination

Tác  giả:  Damon Socha

The process of virtual building-systems coordination currently represents one of the leading methodologies for increasing profitability and productivity in the construction industry. Defined processes with appropriate software have enabled contractors and designers to build and design complex virtually systems with high levels confidence. Confidence and detail provide for prefabrication of building systems and components, reducing the labor and excess materials necessary to fabricate and install building systems in a field setting. Some estimations place this labor and reduced materials figure up to 30%. While 30% may be an educated guess, the truth does hold true that preplanning and prefabrication of building components saves significant time and field labor. The key element in the prefabrication process is the ability to confidently coordinate building systems and components to a high level of accuracy.
A highly defined process, adaptable to the needs of a specific project, provides the necessary level of accuracy and confidence. However in concert with a defined process, internal changes to the business model and management must also occur. For various reasons, many companies do not leverage the technology in the most efficient and effective methods. In fact, many companies hold fast to established internal processes and attempt force the technology to mold to their current market strategy and methodology. Choosing what to implement based on ease of implementation will rarely provide the desired results. While some efficiency gains can be realized by simply adding to established practices, more often than not frustration and marginal profit increases are the result.
A defined process using the “Clash Detection” system found in the Navisworks Manage software and the resulting virtually coordinated shop drawings provides a catalyst to confidence and prefabrication. However, improper or partially coordinated systems will often demonstrate that a particular level of effort is required to justify the cost. It is important to understand that the benefits of virtual coordination are not linear. There exists a level of coordination and effort that must be put forth to obtain the profitable results and recover the time and effort of the investment. The level of coordination that is required will differ for every project and will be dependent upon factors such as; drawing completeness, building complexity, governing bodies of regulation, location, building uses and systems complexity and code requirements.
While a reasonable discussion of the entire coordination process including prefabrication and field installation implementation process is warranted, it is not the scope of this book. The main purpose of this book is to provide all the necessary resources to effectively implement a successful virtual building systems coordination. The book is built for the novice and for the most experienced user. The novice will come to understand how to efficiently run an effective coordination process starting at ground zero. The expert will likely find “nuggets” of wisdom and refining practices to help their own process run more efficiently.
The premise of the book then is a simple one. With a defined process and some simple management skills one can effectuate a building systems coordination in which the field has confidence, and ultimately one in which you will reap the rewards of the technology

 

[Review sách] Revit – Family Standards and Best Practices Version 2.0

Sách:  Revit – Family Standards and Best Practices Version 2.0

Những thư viện thông dụng trong Revit và Bài thực hành tốt nhất (Phiên bản 2.0)

Tác giả:  Shawn Zirbes 

Revit- Family Standards and Best Practices Version 2.0 delivers cutting edge solutions for the creation of Revit family files (.rfa) within the Autodesk Revit platform for building information modeling.

This guidebook was authored by Integrated Content Solutions (ICS) which is an Autodesk Content Network Member for Autodesk Seek. ICS is the only authorized Autodesk Content Network Premier Member in North America. ICS was instrumental in developing the standards for Autodesk Seek and the Revit model style guides published by Autodesk. Integrated Content Solutions is a sister company of CAD Technology Center, an Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider located in Minneapolis, MN.

This book defines the Revit standards as set forth by Autodesk and provides step-by-step instruction on how to create high-quality parametric families that adhere to the Autodesk standards. These easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions and best practices are approved by Autodesk Seek. Written by the most knowledgeable and experienced Revit content creators, this book will help your firm reduce the costs and headaches associated with creating and maintaining these essential Revit family data files.

Revit- Family Standards and best practices Version 2.0 is vital for professionals in any stage of BIM adoption:

– BIM/CAD Managers
– Architects
– Engineers
– Contractors
– Designers
– Building Product Manufacturers
– AEC Content Developers
– AEC Industry Committee Members

[Review sách] Revit MEP Step by Step 2017 Metric

Sách: Revit MEP Step by Step 2017 Metric

Sử dụng Revit MEP từng bước 2017

Tác giả: Lu-Yen Chang

The purpose of this book is to provide efficient materials for those who want to learn the software of Autodesk Revit, especially for those who are interesting in building MEP systems.

This book is ideal for school students and instructors. It also helps MEP professionals who want to add this software tool to enhance their works.

As the title “Step by Step” of this book implies, readers will exercise the software from the beginning to the end of the modeling. That’s how you get the whole picture of the entire story and learn the software.

This book covers five major disciplines of MEP systems:

• Mechanical
• Hydronic Piping
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Fire Protection

Besides the modeling of 3D Duct Works, Conduits and Piping, it also covers Energy Analysis, Lighting Calculation, Schedule Creations and many MEP related Properties. The last two are really the heart of Building Information.

Author also included a bonus chapter of Architectural modeling that will give reader extra background and experience of the software.

I wrote this book in two versions: Imperial and Metric. Reader can choose the one to suit his/her need.

With 1000+ steps, 1000+ figures, 60+ exercise files (download from author’s Google Drive) to guide you to complete the entire modeling of a building, there is no reason you cannot succeed Autodesk Revit MEP.

[Review sách] BIM for Landscape

Sách: BIM for Landscape

Mô hình BIM cho phong cảnh

Tác giả:  Landscape Institute

BIM (Building Information Modelling) is transforming working practices across the built environment sector, as clients, professionals, contractors and manufacturers throughout the supply chain grasp the opportunities that BIM presents. The first book ever to focus on the implementation of BIM processes in landscape and external works, BIM for Landscape will help landscape professionals understand what BIM means for them. This book is intended to equip landscape practitioners and practices to meet the challenges and reap the rewards of working in a BIM environment – and to help professionals in related fields to understand how BIM processes can be brought into landscape projects. BIM offers significant benefits to the landscape profession, and heralds a new chapter in inter-disciplinary relationships. BIM for Landscape shows how BIM can enhance collaboration with other professionals and clients, streamline information processes, improve decision-making and deliver well-designed landscape projects that are right first time, on schedule and on budget.

 

This book looks at the organisational, technological and professional practice implications of BIM adoption. It discusses in detail the standards, structures and information processes that form BIM Level 2-compliant workflows, highlighting the role of the landscape professional within the new ways of working that BIM entails. It also looks in depth at the digital tools used in BIM projects, emphasising the ‘information’ in Building Information Modelling, and the possibilities that data-rich models offer in landscape design, maintenance and management. BIM for Landscape will be an essential companion to the landscape professional at any stage of their BIM journey.

[Review sách] Building Cost Planning for the Design Team

Sách: Building Cost Planning for the Design Team

Kế hoạch chi phí xây dựng cho đội/nhóm thiết kế

Tác giả: Jim Smith, D M Jaggar , Peter Love

Cost management of all building projects has become increasingly important as clients in the public and private sector demand the highest quality cost planning services with accurate budgeting and cost control. All members of the design team must integrate their activities to ensure that a high quality project is delivered on time and within budget.

 

This book considers building cost planning and cost control from the client and the design team’s perspective, where all decisions whether concerned with design, cost, quality, time, value or sustainability are taken as being interrelated. The latest Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work and the New Rules of Measurement for Early Stage Estimating and Cost Planning issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have been incorporated into this new text. The book follows the building design cost planning process from the crucial inception stages and then through all the design stages to the completion of the technical design, contract documentation and the tender. It provides a template for good cost planning practice.

 

An essential addition to this third edition is the introduction of integrated design and documentation processes captured in building Information modelling (BIM), on-line cost databases and computerised methods of cost planning. The integrated approaches are explained and provide vital information and knowledge for practitioners involved in building projects. All stakeholders involved in development and design and client teams in public and private sector policy making and implementation need to understand the new approaches to design management processes and how cost planning and design approaches are adapting to using the new technology in practice.

 

The interactive style, using in-text and review questions makes this ideal for students and practitioners alike in property, architecture, construction economics, construction management, real estate, engineering, facilities management and project management.

[Review sách] Delivering Value with BIM: A whole-of-life approach

Sách: Delivering Value with BIM: A whole-of-life approach

Cung cấp giá trị với BIM: Một cách tiếp cận cuộc sống toàn diện

Tác giả: Adriana X. Sanchez, Keith D. Hampson, Simon Vaux

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a global phenomenon which is gaining significant momentum across the world. Currently there is little information on how to realise and monitor benefits from implementing BIM across the life-cycle of a built environment asset. This book provides a practical and strategic framework to realise value from implementing BIM by adapting Benefit Realisation Management theory. It presents an approach for practitioners aiming to implement BIM across the life-cycle of built environment assets, including both buildings and infrastructure.

 

Additionally, the book features:

 

 

• wide-ranging information about BIM, the challenges of monitoring progress towards benefit goals and the greater context of implementation;

 

• a set of dictionaries that illustrate: how benefits can be achieved, what the benefit flows are and the enabling tools and processes that contribute to achieving and maximising them;

 

• a suite of measures that can serve to monitor progress with examples of how they have been used to measure benefits from BIM;

 

• real-world examples from across the world and life-cycle phases that show how these benefits can be achieved;

 

• and information on international maturity and competency measures to complement the value realisation framework.

 

Including a blend of academic and industry input, this book has been developed in close collaborative consultation with industry, government and international research organisations and could be used for industry courses on BIM benefits and implementation for asset management or by universities that teach BIM-related courses.

[Review sách] Implementing Virtual Design and Construction using BIM: Current and future practices

Sách:  Implementing Virtual Design and Construction using BIM: Current and future practices

Tác giả:  Lennart Andersson, Kyla Farrell, Oleg Moshkovich, Cheryle Cranbourne 

Implementing Virtual Design and Construction using BIM outlines the team structure, software and production ecosystem needed for an effective Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) process through current real world case studies of projects both in development and under construction. It provides the reader with a better understanding of the successful implementation of VDC and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the benefits to the project team throughout the design and construction process. For readers already familiar with VDC, the book will provide invaluable examples of best practices and real world solutions.

 

Richly illustrated in color with actual VDC documentation, visualizations, and statistics, the reader is shown the real processes undertaken and outputs generated when working on high profile building information models. Online animations, interviews with practitioners, and downloadable templates, forms and files make this an interactive and highly engaging way to learn a crucial set of skills.

 

While keeping up with current industry practice is a minimum requirement, this book goes further by helping you prepare for the next level of virtual design and construction. This is essential reading for project managers, construction managers, architects, design managers, and anybody with a role in BIM or virtual construction.