Sketchup for Builders: A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using Sketchup

SketchUp for Builders
Contents
Foreword
Part I: SketchUp Essentials
	Chapter 1: Introduction
		Who Should Read This Book?
		Why Should You Read This Book?
		What Is In This Book?
			Part One: SketchUp Essentials
			Part Two: Phases of Construction
			Part Three: Quantity Takeoffs and Estimating
			Part Four: Construction Documents
			Part Five: Renderings, Animations, and Virtual Tours
	Chapter 2: SketchUp Resources
		SketchUp Free or SketchUp Pro?
		LayOut
		3D Warehouse
		Extension Warehouse
		Other Resources
			SketchUp Forum
			Sketchucation.com
			Smustard.com
			SketchUp Texture Club
			SketchUp for Builders
	Chapter 3: SketchUp Basics
		The Interface
		Navigation
		Parallel Projection Versus Perspective
		Scenes
		Layers
		Measurements Box
		Basic Tools
			Select
			Geometry
			Edges and Faces
			Entity Info
			Tools
			Keyboard Shortcuts
	Chapter 4: Model Your First Object
	Chapter 5: Groups and Components
		Groups Versus Components
	Chapter 6: Extensions (Plugins)
		Relevant Developers
	Chapter 7: Importing Construction Drawings
		Workflow
	Chapter 8: File Management
		Layer Management
		Templates
Part II: Phases of Construction
	Chapter 9: Existing Site Models
		Creating The Existing Site Model
		Geolocation
	Chapter 10: Foundations
		Monolithic Slab-on-Grade
			Summary
		Crawl Space
			Method 1—Using SketchUp Tools Only
			Method 2—Create the Crawl Space Foundation Using Profile Builder 2
		Basement
			Footings
			Basement Slabs
		Controlling Costs
	Chapter 11: Wall Framing
	Chapter 12: Floor Systems
		Wood-Framed Floor Systems
			Conventional Floor Systems
			Floor Trusses
			Stair Framing
		Case Study
	Chapter 13: Roof Systems
		Roof Plan(e)s
			Instant Roof NUI
			Medeek Roof Plugin
		Conventional Roof Framing
		Roof Trusses
		Sub-Fascia
		Roof Sheathing
		Case Study
	Chapter 14: Exterior Finishes
		Windows and Exterior Doors
			Exterior Veneers
			Exterior Details
			Gutters
			Decks
	Chapter 15: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Rough-Ins
		Plumbing Rough-In
		HVAC Rough-In
		Electrical Rough-In
	Chapter 16: Interior Finishes
		Insulation
		Drywall
		Floor Coverings
			Interior Trim and Doors
		Kitchens
		Bathrooms
	Chapter 17: Final Grading and Landscaping
		Hardscapes
		Proposed Site Model
		Excavation
Part III: Quantity Takeoffs and Estimating
	Chapter 18: Attributes
		Length
			Native SketchUp Selection and Entity Info
			Profile Builder 2
			Takeoff Length
		Area
			Native SketchUp Selection and Entity Info
			Takeoff_Area
		Volume
			Native SketchUp Selection and Entity Info
			Slab Tool
		Weight
	Chapter 19: Estimator for SketchUp
		Multitiered Cost Code System
			Associated Costs
		Takeoff Methods
		Foundations
			Footings
			Foundation Walls
			Waterproofing
			Slabs
		Wall Framing
		Floor Systems
		Roof Systems
		Exterior Finishes
			Windows and Exterior Doors
			Exterior Trim
			Exterior Veneers
			Exterior Details
			Gutters
			Decks
		Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
		Interior Finishes
			Insulation
			Drywall
			Floor Coverings
			Interior Trim and Doors
			Kitchens and Baths
		Landscaping and Site Work
Part IV: Construction Documents
	Chapter 20: Introduction to LayOut
		What Does LayOut Do?
		What Would I Use LayOut For?
			Architects/Designers, Design/Build Companies
			Builders or Subcontractors Working with Existing Construction Documents
		Model Space and Paper Space
			Getting Started
			Main Toolbar
			Scrapbooks
			ConDoc Tools
Part V: Renderings, Animations, and Virtual Tours
	Chapter 21: Renderings
		Thea Render
		V-Ray for SketchUp
		Lumion
	Chapter 22: Animations
	Chapter 23: Virtual Tours
	Chapter 24: Virtual Reality Versus Augmented Reality
		What Is the Difference Between VR and AR?
		Enscape
Index
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