Cavite State University - CCAT Campus - Library

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - SketchUp resources
Chapter 3 - SketchUp basics
Chapter 4 - Model your first object
Chapter 5 - Groups and Components
Chapter 6 - Extensions (Plugins)
Chapter 7 - Importing construction drawings
Chapter 8 - File management
Chapter 9 - Existing site models
Chapter 10 - Foundations
Chapter 11 - Wall framing
Chapter 12 - Floor systems
Chapter 13 - Roof systems
Chapter 14 - Exterior finishes
Chapter 15 - Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins
Chapter 16 - Interior finishes
Chapter 17 - Final grading and landscaping
Chapter 18 - Attributes
Chapter 19 - Estimator for SketchUp
Chapter 20 - Introduction to layout
Chapter 21 - Renderings
Chapter 22 - Animations
Chapter 23 - Virtual tours
Chapter 24 - Virtual reality versus augmented reality

SketchUp 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. SketchUp for Builders is 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 before it is built. This valuable guide demonstrates how to eliminate cost overruns, construction delays, and design flaws by integrating SketchUp modeling into your workflow.

Emphasizing 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.

Supplies a constructability process for efficient and cost-effective build projects
Offers step-by-step guidance for creating construction documents, renderings, animations, virtual reality tours, and more
Integrates SketchUp into all stages of the construction process
Provides access to resources such as web tutorials, blogs, and the online SketchUp community
Demonstrates how to generate construction documents with accompanying Layout software
SketchUp for Builders: A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp in 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.

In English Text.