{"product_id":"sketchup-for-builders-a-comprehensive-guide-for-creating-3d-building-models-using-sketchup-paperback-softback-9781119484004","title":"SketchUp for Builders; A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119484004","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSketchUp for Builders\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn G. Brock (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119484004, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 February 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe only comprehensive SketchUp guide written for builders and contractors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketchUp is a 3D modeling application used in areas ranging from civil and mechanical engineering to motion picture and video game design. Three-dimensional modeling is of obvious value to the building industry—yet resources for transforming architectural designs into reality is surprisingly limited. \u003ci\u003eSketchUp for Builders \u003c\/i\u003eis the first comprehensive guide designed specifically for builders and contractors, providing step-by-step instructions on incorporating 3D modeling into all phases of the construction process. Author John Brock draws from his 30 years of experience as a custom home designer and builder to provide practical advice on how to understand what you are building \u003ci\u003ebefore\u003c\/i\u003e it is built. This valuable guide demonstrates how to eliminate cost overruns, construction delays, and design flaws by integrating SketchUp modeling into your workflow. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing real-world practicality, this book covers all of the essential components of modeling a 3D construction project, from SketchUp fundamentals and object basics to importing construction drawings and increasing project efficiency with extensions and plugins. All phases of construction are clearly explained, including foundations, walls and floor systems, roof and mechanical systems, and exterior and interior finishes. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplies a constructability process for efficient and cost-effective build projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers step-by-step guidance for creating construction documents, renderings, animations, virtual reality tours, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates SketchUp into all stages of the construction process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides access to resources such as web tutorials, blogs, and the online SketchUp community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to generate construction documents with accompanying Layout software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSketchUp for Builders: A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp \u003c\/i\u003ein an indispensable source of information for contractors and builders, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, construction professionals, and anyone seeking to create 3D models of the design and construction process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword Duane Addy vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: SketchUp Essentials 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Should Read This Book? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Should You Read This Book? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is in This Book? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: SketchUp Resources 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketchUp Free or SketchUp Pro? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Warehouse 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtension Warehouse 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Resources 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: SketchUp Basics 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interface 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel Projection versus Perspective 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenes 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayers 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurements Box 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Tools 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Model Your First Object 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Groups and Components 26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroups versus Components 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Extensions (Plugins) 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant Developers 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Importing Construction Drawings 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkflow 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: File Management 36\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayer Management 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemplates 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Phases of Construction 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Existing Site Models 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Existing Site Model 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeolocation 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Foundations 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonolithic Slab-on-Grade 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrawl Space 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasement 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Costs 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Wall Framing 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Floor Systems 112\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood-Framed Floor Systems 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Roof Systems 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Plan(e)s 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventional Roof Framing 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Trusses 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSub-Fascia 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Sheathing 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Exterior Finishes 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows and Exterior Doors 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Rough-Ins 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlumbing Rough-In 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHVAC Rough-In 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Rough-In 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Interior Finishes 212\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsulation 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrywall 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor Coverings 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKitchens 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBathrooms 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Final Grading and Landscaping 252\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardscapes 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposed Site Model 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcavation 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Quantity Takeoffs and Estimating 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Attributes 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLength 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArea 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeight 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Estimator for SketchUp 286\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultitiered Cost Code System 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeoff Methods 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundations 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Framing 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor Systems 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Systems 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior Finishes 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Finishes 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLandscaping and Site Work 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Construction Documents 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Introduction to Layout 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does Layout Do? 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Would I Use Layout For? 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel Space and Paper Space 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Renderings, Animations, and Virtual Tours 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Renderings 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThea Render 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV-Ray for SketchUp 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumion 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Animations 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Virtual Tours 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Virtual Reality versus Augmented Reality 328\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the Difference Between VR and AR? 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnscape 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 333\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501188280600,"sku":"9781119484004","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119484004.jpg?v=1786215842","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/sketchup-for-builders-a-comprehensive-guide-for-creating-3d-building-models-using-sketchup-paperback-softback-9781119484004","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}