Course Content
Introduction to Revit and BIM
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Applications of BIM
- BIM in design and engineering
- BIM in construction
- BIM in energy management
- The relationship of high definition laser scanning (HDS) to BIM
- Revit Basics
- Exploring the User Interface
- Working with Revit Elements and Families
- Overview of Object Styles and Materials
Building the Model
- Levels and Grids
- Building and Modifying Walls
- Basic Walls
- Curtain Walls
- Doors and Windows
- Slabs and Roofs
- Columns
- Stairs and Railings
- Ceilings and Ceiling Fixtures
- Component Families
Relevance of the Model to Facilities Management (FM)
- Energy Modeling
- Space Management
- Asset / Work Order Management
- 3D FM Model Integration - is there a valid cost justification?
Linking Files
- AutoCAD
- Revit
Viewing the Model and Working with Views
- Creating Various Types of Views (3D, Plan, Elevation, etc)
- Using Section, Elevation, and Callout Tools
- Scale
- Duplicate Views
- Duplicate
- Duplicate with Detailing
- Duplicate as a Dependent
- Visibility
- View Properties (View Range)
- Hide Objects in View
- Visibility Graphics
- Overview of Phasing
Annotating Views
- Placing and Working with Dimensions
- Text and Leaders
- Tags
- Rooms and Room Tags
- Door Tags
- Wall Tags
Documenting the Project
- Creating Sheets
- Placing Views on Sheets
- Organizing Views
- View Titles and Properties
Detailing and Drafting
- Detail Lines vs. Model Lines
- Filled Regions
- Detail Components
Schedules
- Door Schedules
- Room Finish Schedules
Overview of Worksets / Work Sharing
- Multi-User (Central / Local Files)
- Multi-Discipline (Linked Files and Project Coordination)
Printing
- Plotter
- 2D / 3D DWF
Preparing for BIM
- BIM Standards
- BIM Processes
- BIM Lifecycle
- Data Storage and Linking
- Exporting data via ODBC
- Exporting via the API (Application Programming Interface)
