BIM in Principle and in Practice, Second Edition

Covering the principles behind building information modelling (BIM), its current use in practice and how it may develop in the future, BIM in Principle and in Practice provides construction professionals with an overview of this emerging field to enable informed discussions with clients and colleagues.

BIM is a managed approach to the creation, collation and exchange of shared intelligent and structured data and information across a project. As its use grows there is an increasing need for construction practitioners to understand the principles behind it and how work practices must change to accommodate it. Full collaboration across the entire project team and standardised, well-structured information are at the heart of BIM and will enable enormous efficiencies in the construction industry. BIM in Principle and in Practice is intended to assist in understanding BIM and how it can be used and to provide answers to many of the common questions.

Benefits of BIM in Principle and Practice, Second Edition:
Completely up-to-date information on the emerging practice of BIM to inform construction professionals
Applicable to the UK and international market for companies working internationally
Practical guide to contemporary BIM principles and use, with illustrative case studies
Relevant to all companies and all projects, whatever their size
Provides a vision for the future of BIM development and new forms of contract that may be required
Updated to include UK Government Strategy for 2016 2025, updates to PAS 1192 and BS 1192 documents, Digital Scanning of existing buildings, Digital Plan of Works, Other BIM Model types for specific purposes (services, IT, electrics etc.), Development of BIM Protocols and contracts and/or contract terms, Insurances being used, the development of BIM in the EU and internationally, and to include case studies

Providing insight for all construction professionals consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, designers, architects, project managers, surveyors, site managers, facilities managers, lawyers and their clients, and relevant to all companies and projects, whatever their size and geographical market, the advice and illustrative case studies within this book form the ultimate practical guide to current practice and a valuable vision for the future.

Peter Barnes is a Director of Blue Sky ADR Ltd and has been actively involved in the design process, in contracting and in consultancy works in the construction and civil engineering industries for almost 40 years..Peter is a Chartered Conservationist and a member of the Council of the Joint Contracts Tribunal and he has developed a great interest in sustainable building processes and collaborative contract relationships, which led onto the decision to co-author BIM in Principle and Practice.

Nigel Davies is a Director of Davies & Davies Associates Ltd, a Chartered Construction Manager, Chartered Builder and Chartered Surveyor with almost 25 years experience in the construction and civil engineering industries. He has a Masters in the Built Environment and a wide and extensive range of practical and commercial experience gained in contracting and consultancy. Nigel sits on the Council of the Joints Contracts Tribunal and is a member of its Sustainability Sub-Committee and so the use and integration of the BIM process in this and other regards is of particular interest to him.