Updated edition of the comprehensive rulebook to the specifier's craft With this latest update, Construction Specifications Writing, Sixth Edition continues to claim distinction as the foremost text on construction specifications. This mainstay in the field offers comprehensive, practical, and professional guidance to understanding the purposes and processes for preparation of construction specifications. This new edition uses real-world document examples that reflect current writing practices shaped by the well-established principles and requirements of major professional associations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC), and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Also included are guidelines for correct terminology, product selection, organization of specifications according to recognized CSI formats, and practical techniques for document production. Fully revised throughout, this Sixth Edition includes: <ul>
<li> Updates to MasterFormat 2004, as well as SectionFormat/PageFormat 2007 and Uniformat </li> <li> End-of-chapter questions and specification-writing exercises </li> <li> Samples of the newly updated construction documents from the AIA </li> <li> New chapter on sustainable design and specifications for LEED projects </li> <li> Updated information on the role of specifications in Building Information Modeling (BIM) </li> </ul>

Construction Specifications Writing: Principles and Procedures

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From the cutting-edge of technology comes this book on Building Information Modeling (BIM), the newest technology in the AEC industry that allows the professional to create 3D models of a building that includes much more data than a traditional 2D CAD file. Developing BIM Content explains the type of information that can go into a BIM model from a vendor-neutral perspective and explores different methods for organizing content. For anyone interested in creating feature-rich BIM object and models that work on any platform, this is a must-have reference.

BIM Content Development: Standards, Strategies, and Best Practices

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