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.