"Construction-Operations Building information exchange (COBie) Quality Control" shows you how to check - and fix - COBie data during design and construction. COBie File requirements for .xlsx and .ifc formats both are covered in this book. Learn to: - Install and use free COBie QC software (on PC and Mac) - Customize checks for client-specific requirements - Develop COBie batch files to streamline high-quality exports - Demonstrate the quality of your COBie files - Clearly explain the requirements for COBie - Justify decisions about COBie content included, and not included - Communicate COBie requirements with stakeholders and owners Written by the inventor of COBie, Bill East, and his programming partner, Chris Bogen, this book provides 75 large-format figure sand 34 sets of step-by-step instructions to help you download, install, configure, use, and customize the leading free and open-source COBie QC software available today.

This book explains how to deliver and check quality COBie data during design. Readers will learn where to create ARCHICAD templates to streamline COBie production and coordinate the work of multiple designers. Improved understanding of COBie in ARCHICAD will allow readers to: - Provide COBie as an extension of existing design practice - Develop COBie templates to streamline high-quality exports - Respond to alternative client COBie requirements - Demonstrate the quality of your COBie files - Clearly explain the requirements for COBie - Justify decisions about COBie content included, and not included - Communicate COBie requirements with consultants The authors are the inventor of COBie, Bill East, and the world-known ARCHICAD expert and COBie enthusiast, Robert Jackson. The authors developed simulated contract drawings, models, and export files for a small college dormitory. Readers can download these files, free-of-charge, and compare their work with the examples provided.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Speed progress payments, reduce claims, and increase profitability using the Critical Path MethodCritical Path Method (CPM) Tutor for Construction Planning and Scheduling explains the practical application of the CPM and guides you through each step of the process-from planning and communication to deciding payment and/or claims. The book focuses on the Arrow Diagram Method and the Precedence Diagram Method, the two most widely used scheduling methods. A sample project for planning a mid-rise building applies the concepts presented in the book. Hands-on exercises and discussions illustrate how to create schedules from activity lists. The effective and consistent use of the techniques introduced in this detailed guide will allow you to: Reduce progress payment disputes and speed progress payment Plan resources for maximum productivity Predict owner-caused and weather delays Develop "get well" plans for projects that fall behind Correctly update progress, including out-of-sequence activities Meet contracts requiring CPM schedules Evaluate change and claim impacts; develop admissible documentation