TY - BOOK AU - Smith,Dana K. AU - Tardif,Michael TI - Building information modeling: a strategic implementation guide for architects, engineers, constructors, and real estate asset managers SN - 9781118399231 (ebook) AV - TH437 .S555 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - Wiley KW - Building information modeling KW - Architecture and Planning KW - ukslc KW - Architecture KW - thema KW - Civil engineering, surveying & building KW - Computer science KW - Management of real estate, property & plant KW - Architectural structure & design KW - Building construction & materials KW - Architecture: professional practice KW - Construction & heavy industry KW - lcsh N1 - Formerly CIP; Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-182) and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9780470250037; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - This resource makes the business case for building information modeling (BIM), how it can improve collaboration, facilitate better design and construction, optimize workflow and reduce error. It discusses the barriers to BIM, from business culture to training, and how these barriers can be overcome UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9781118399231 ER -