SketchUp for Builders

Foreword

Part 1: SketchUp Essentials

Chapter 1: Introduction
Who should read this book?
Why should you read this book?
What is in this book?
Part 1: SketchUp Essentials
Part 2: Phases of Construction
Part 3: Quantity Takeoffs and Estimating
Part 4: Construction Documents
Part 5: Renderings, Animations and Virtual Tours

Chapter 2: SketchUp Resources
Sketchup free vs 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 vs Perspective
Scenes
Layers
Measurements Box
Basic Tools

Chapter 4: Model Your First Object

Chapter 5: Groups and Components
Groups vs Components

Chapter 6: Extensions (Plugins)
Extensions (also known as Plugins)
Relevant Developers

Chapter 7: Importing Construction Drawings
Importing Construction Drawings into SketchUp
Workflow

Chapter 8: File Management
File Management
Layer Management
Templates

Part 2: Phases of Construction

Chapter 9: Existing Site Models
Creating the Existing Site Model
Geo–Location

Chapter 10: Foundations
Monolithic Slab–On–Grade
Summary
Crawl Space
Method #1 – Using SketchUp Tools Only
Method #1 Summary
Method #2 – Create the Crawl Space foundation using Profile Builder 2
Basement
Footings
Foundation Walls
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: MEP Rough–ins
Plumbing Rough–in
HVAC Rough–in
Electrical Rough–in

Chapter 16: Interior Finishes
Insulation
Drywall
Floor Coverings
Interior Trim and Doors
Dynamic Door Components
Grouped Layers
Kitchens
Bathrooms

Chapter 17: Final Grading and Landscaping
Hardscapes
Proposed Site Model
Excavation

Part 3: 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
There are four ways to estimate using Estimator for SketchUp
Multi–tiered Cost Code System
Associated Costs
Takeoff Methods
Foundations
Footings
Foundation Walls
Waterproofing
Slabs
Wall Framing
Floor Systems
Roof Systems
Exterior Finishes
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)
Interior Finishes
Landscaping and Site Work

Part 4: Construction Documents

Chapter 20: Introduction to LayOut
What does layout do?
What would I use layout for?
Model Space and Paper Space
Getting Started
Main Toolbar
Colors
Shape Style
Pattern Fill
SketchUp Model
Scaled Drawing
Dimension Style
Text Style
Pages
Layers
Scrapbooks
ConDoc Tools

Part 5: Renderings, Animations and Virtual Tours

Chapter 21: Renderings
Thea Render
V–Ray for SketchUp
Lumion: 3000

Chapter 22: Animations

Chapter 23: Virtual Tours

Chapter 24: Virtual Reality vs. Augmented Reality
So what is the difference between VR and AR?
Enscape: $45/month
Index