Michael (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA) Kuenstle & Nawari O. (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA) Nawari 
Building Information Modeling [PDF ebook] 
Framework for Structural Design

This book focuses on how engineers and architects can benefit from new frameworks and technologies by reviewing the building information management (BIM) concept, discussing how BIM will affect education and practice, evaluating current BIM technology, exploring critical issues for best practices in BIM environments, and reviewing fundamentals of architectural and structural analysis under the new framework. The book provides professionals and students with the necessary knowledge and tools to assist them in understanding architectural structures and utilizing BIM to offer practical design solutions.