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Revit is a versatile software used in various industries for a wide range of purposes. Users, including architects, engineers, and construction professionals, rely on Revit for designing and coordinating building projects. With its powerful features, Revit has become the go-to tool for creating construction drawings, performing structural analysis, and solving coordination problems. It streamlines the process of creating 3D models, generating estimates, and sending isometric models to the project management team. Revit is also extensively used for BIM/MEP coordination, allowing different trades to collaborate seamlessly and catch potential issues early on. Moreover, Revit aids in visualization, enabling studio artists to develop and bring amusement park designs to life. Contractors and manufacturers invest in Revit to stay competitive and meet technological demands. Overall, Revit proves to be an invaluable asset in the construction industry by addressing problems related to quantities, takeoff, coordination between trades, and meeting client requirements.
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Revit is used to produce documentation (plans, sections, elevations etc) for construction projects. Unlike AutoCAD, Revit is model-based and not linework-based, meaning the way to work with Revit is to create 3D elements (like walls, floors, beams and columns) which will then show up on the various views they intersect with. This allows users to quickly update many views at once by directly editing the 3D model instead of having to modify the views one by one.
Pros
Parametric
Widely-used across entire industry
Programmable
Cloud-compatible
Cons
Expensive and new version every year. But they have a monopoly so you don't have much of a choice.
Aligning plans on sheets is not an out-of-the-box feature.
No Excel spreadsheet import functionality like you have on AutoCAD.
No way to print specific issuances.
Likelihood to Recommend
Revit is particularly well suited for multi-story buildings as the 3D model will allow you to quickly create all the plan views and elevations you need for your projects. For one-story buildings, the advantage of being able lessened as it can be as fast to manually draw the linework as it is to model the buildings.
We use Revit as a BIM Modeler for our international clients in their construction. We use Revit for whole deatail modeling for MEP&F services. We use Revit for Spooling, preparation of 2D sheet , shop drawings and implementation with another software like evolve and sysque. We produce our clash free model with Revit some part of 2D clash free model were produced. We use Revit for Trimble point , hanger placement, sleeve placement etc. I can say Revit is the Base software of BIM Modeling
Pros
The base modeling is start with Revit.
Now Revit is the best software for any BIM projects like residential tower, warehouse, park etc
Revit user interface is easy to understand and making your work easy is an another best thing about this software
Only Revit can do the whole BIM projects if it is a smaller one.
Cons
I think the software charges should be less .
The online tutorials about the Revit should be organised by the Autodesk
File transfer protocol should be improve.
Add some basic Revit faimiles in software itself.
Likelihood to Recommend
Revit can make your construction so easy with BIM . With implementation of BIM in your project, your construction cost is less than your previous one . You can upgrade your model with Revit. Clash free construction is good for you. Many services will be added with this software with clash free in a smart way .
It simplifies the process of drafting, and 3D modeling in a way that's amazing, plus the features it has are endless. For example, you can work in different views at the time. Also, you can have a live section, in such any update you do in the layout, will be automatically reflected on the section. You can enter information about any material/object you use in a project and then get cost analysis/other data by doing so. In some places, it is mandatory for the public sector projects to use BIM software, and working with a team is definitely easier, as many people can work on the same file and then update it without interfering with someone else's work. When you're starting to learn and adapt to the software it is useful that you can customize its platform. You can save templates so any time you start a project you'll have the same text font, arrow style, layouts, etc.
Pros
HVAC Design.
Infrastructure Work.
3D Pipework.
Calculating heating and cooling loads easily.
Cons
For new users, it will be quite complex hence recommending a more friendly user interface.
It opens slowly when you are working on a heavy file.
Likelihood to Recommend
If you are planning to do a small-mid-sized project with great presentation tools for your client, then Revit is the best and optimum tool to guarantee satisfying results. As such the client can imagine how the final work on-site will be in order to reduce time spent commodification and by default increasing the profit and reducing the effort. Also, if there is a big team working on a certain project, then they can easily and efficiently use this program in such any update would be reflected and they can notice any change which allows collaboration.
Revit is used by all of our organizations. Everybody uses Revit. We are creating and designing the 3D Model of multiple buildings in our organization. I'm using Revit to create the 3D model for mayo groups hospital in ARIZONA. I'm working with a team of 25 people and Revit gives us the real-time syncing function to help us to divide the work.
Pros
Real time syncing function help us to work multiple people on single file.
The Revit link option helps us to link the other Revit file in the background and help create the model.
The family creation in Revit with the setting of various parameters. The parametric family is a good thing
The Worksets method which help us in the differentiate in various services.
Phase fitters this feature provides us to create models in their phase ex exiting phase, new construction.
Cons
Inference check option can be better this doesn't allow us to coordination.
The rendering process take to much of the time.
Revit lacked in accuracy This give the result which some time are not accurate.
Likelihood to Recommend
To create a 3D model of building and coordinating their services and making clash-free model. Clash-free model helps on-site so Revit is well suited for Modeling and coordinating. Creating the assembly in Revit and spooling process of Revit without the plug-in is very difficult and Revit is not suitable for Revit.
Revit is being widely used for digitalizing the construction by means of drafting the services on [a] computer before the construction on site. Generally, we do MEP modeling in Revit and later on perform clash coordination followed by shop drawing/spooling/quantity takeoff/scheduling. (Depends upon the requirement). Revit provides the platform to model things in 3D and later on visualizing.
Pros
3D Architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing modeling
Inter service clash coordination
Shop drawings
Spooling
Scheduling, quantity take off
Cons
Inter service clash detection can be more easy to use
Standard fittings can be available as per manufacturer's standard
Some add-ins (Ex. quick select) can be added in the algorithm of Revit
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited: -Creating MEP modeling with great/convenient user interface. -Collaborative environment (Multiple users can work on a single file). Less appropriate: -Sometimes at some location slope [the] drainage pipe changes without disturbing that line. -In some cases, while drawing a service, Revit crashes and closes automatically without saving the work.
Revit is used by our architectural design team to create an optimum model that all departments and trades can use to complete their work like structural team uses for load and stability of the structure, MEP department uses for pressure and electrical appliances fitting, estimation department and management department uses these architectural drawings for the purpose of evaluating cost and managing schedule.
we generally used revit for various purposes but some of them are very useful for cut down our precious time
(a) templates which can I used from its predefined library so that my time gets reduced so much in arranging doors, windows and others furniture in no time and you can also render it at any time
(b)revit is it works on different layout level like you can create a series of sub layout in it and can see their effect combinedly after creating individually for example: if you creates some structure in first layout section then you can see it in 3D and in any elevation also without creating in other levels so it will make my job faster
(c) we generally solve problems which I faced using the same file by different architects on the same worksheet making it best fit to customer
Pros
Determining the cost of the material you are using in your structural project after selecting your wall and paint you are using in your structure, AutoCAD - Quantity take-offs are now byproducts of the building model so that you can find the optimum cost of your project
Rendring is the second best thing that REVIT can provide in such a convenient way without lagging the system so that we can show a realistic view to our clients of what we want to serve them.
For the fresher it will provide complete guidance if you are a student you can make your free account and learn from their video tutorial so that you can learn their all features customization in lesser time
Cons
You cant save a file to lower versions of the software i.e A Revit 2017 file can only be opened in Revit version 2017 or higher. That file cannot be opened in Revit 2015 software. Backwards compatibility would be great to have, just like some other Autodesk products example AutoCAD.
Rendering is also good but missing DYNAMIC RENDERING as it posses in some others software of its domain like in LUMION pro
In my view it has also some price high so it gets not as much popularity it should be
It must possess some troubleshooter option if someone failed to load its library of items then it will reinstall automatically without showing any error as I think most of the users suffers this problem which primarily not having a Revit experience
Likelihood to Recommend
It does also allow for some means of previewing a building during design. Effectively a virtual prototype. To show appearance and functionality. Things like 3d views help people who can’t imagine a physical shape from just orthogonal views to see problems and solutions. Things like rendering and walkthroughs (like with the enscape addon) also help to show an impression of the final building to more easily explain to a client what they’re going to get.
It’s able to handle multiple people drawing on the same model at any one time. Its method of allowing this is to “check out” elements through its borrowing functionality in the worksets. This has its own issues though, e.g. if you’re drawing a wall that wants to attach to another which someone else has “checked out” there’s a fail message and both parties need to synchronize their models (effectively saving and reloading).
In REVIT you should have a backup copy of your model because that very same person who deleted it didn’t even notice the stuff they also deleted - it wasn’t displayed in their drawing. They’ve saved the file and there’s now no longer an “undo” function.
Its method of reusing fully complete model portions (groups) is a complete waste of time. They keep breaking, they never work as expected, and can cause such frustration as to induce screen abuse.
Autodesk's Revit is one of the main software used at our organization and is used in all aspects. From Structure, Architecture for the installation of mechanical, plumbing, electrical & fire protection services in our building. Our organization's main aspect is building information modeling and Revit serve as a great tool to perform these task efficiently. As many of the team members work on the same file, Revit becomes a good option for work-sharing locally and globally.
Pros
Easy to create shop drawing.
Many members can work on the same file.
Ability to create many work sets.
Many process can be automated.
Cons
Need more accuracy like CAD fabrication while modeling.
Advance family creation tools would be better.
Disconnection of elements while working.
Likelihood to Recommend
Revit is well suited in cases where a quick model of the building is required including aspects of the modeling of various MEP elements, their self coordination, and coordination with other services. It helps to generate quick shop drawings and this process can become even faster using add-ins. Revit does an average job when you compare the production of actual components in a workshop.
Revit is used in [the] whole organization, building designing, architectural designing, structural analysis, quantity take off solution are provided by [...] Revit.
Pros
When drawing a floor plan, Revit automatically use[s] 3D model and other sectional details.
Revit works in BIM environment.
Whole building and it services can test by using Revit model
Cons
Not good enough 3D rendering required Third party software
Newer versions file can't be open older version software
Convert into AutoCAD or another file format that doesn't do completely by Revit in [a] very detailed way.
Likelihood to Recommend
Suitable situation:
Designing a high-rise building and skyscrapers. very complex HVAC, Plumbing and electrical supply. BIM modeling and online bidding processes. Very complex structural engineering works.
Unsuitable situations:
Mid-range hardware and computer resources Technically resource person unavailability( semi skill person ) Unfamiliar person with BIM
Revit is currently used by our Virtual Design & Construction, Operations, and Estimating Departments at a mid-size to large general contracting company. Our Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) uses Revit for BIM coordination, 3D/4D Logistics Planning, Pointcloud scanning and Analysis, rendering, and more. Our Estimating department uses it for takeoffs, value engineering, and budgeting. Operations bridge the gap between departments and use it for odds and ends throughout the construction administration process.
Pros
Construction Documents
Drawing History/Updates
BIM Coordination
Logistics Planning
Cons
User Interface
Creative Design Abilities
Cost/Access
Likelihood to Recommend
Revit is a must-have in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry these days on any type of commercial project. Revit has taken the throne from AutoCAD as the leading design software and is universally used by designers, engineers, builders, and subcontractors. Revit is a potent tool when it is in the right hands.
VU
Verified User
Project Manager in Engineering (201-500 employees)
The entire organization is using Revit under various departments for production and CAD support. Various disciplines such as Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, and Technology use it for creating drawings for construction solving the problem of multiple discipline coordination and 3-D viewer for various disciplines organization-wide.
Pros
Multiple discipline coordination
Multiple people opening and working in the same model at the same time
3-D viewing
Cons
Slower operation
Importing CAD
Slower synchronization
Likelihood to Recommend
Revit is well suited for applications that require multiple disciplines under one single model. Different sheets can be created for various disciplines, and all the families can be viewed by anyone having access to the model. It is less suited for applications that have fewer components and simple design and single discipline.
