Revit OpEd

APRIL 9, 2012

I included the following tips and advice (edited a little in this version) in a door tutorial I wrote for my Autodesk University 2005 lab called "Autodesk Revit Building Family Editor: From the Beginning". This was a bug and has supposedly been fixed in the releases following 2005.]. Skin - solids/voids and model/symbolic lines.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 72

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Wall Systems 72

Revit OpEd

JUNE 13, 2012

These divisions, while relevant to the architectural model, are ruining the possibilities of creating gbXML files without extensive work on the part of the engineer to remove the room separation lines, and then repair the damage done to the room names and numbers. They were however using them for the room finish schedules.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 76

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Zoning HVAC Systems Wall Systems 76

Revit OpEd

JULY 27, 2012

I was musing about a recent conversation where one guys position was that BIM is hype, unnecessary and worse really just being foisted upon our profession in a scheme to get more money from "us". It seems to me this notion of using Revit (BIM) and "us" isnt all that different. Friday, July 27, 2012. Due Diligence. The soluton?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Building Materials Manufacturing 58

Revit OpEd

APRIL 11, 2012

Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. When we have architecture and structure in separate Revit models we end up with somewhat clumsy graphics in wall sections. This is more pronounced if the structural slab is in the structure model only. It's a little easier to manage than reveals. Builds and Updates.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Wall Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 3, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Architecture Schedule Management 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 11, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 13, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 10, 2012

Model Groups = Finish and Cancel. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Older Post. Revit OpEd.

Painting/finishing 53

Painting/finishing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Flooring Systems Roofing Systems 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 12, 2012

Autodesk Revit Model Review 2013. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Older Post. Revit OpEd.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 3, 2012

The opening families are still assigned to the category Generic Model. That was done purposely so they dont show up in door or window category schedules. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Electrical Systems 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 23, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 63

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 63

Revit OpEd

JULY 20, 2012

Improves section creation within a project with linked model. Improves stability when enabling “Show Analytical Model Categories in this View” when the Warning dialog is open. Improves creation consistency with Physical Wall when coping an Analytical Model Wall. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc.

Piping Installation 61

Piping Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Structural Systems 61

Revit OpEd

APRIL 18, 2012

The whole model is still there, just not visible, thatll provide some relief for performance sake. Recently I was working with a team, their building is a million square feet overall, and opening the whole file took considerably longer than selectively focusing on a single sectors workset. Building Shell or Envelope. Wing South.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems Project Management 65

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

They recently announced that theyre offering a software solution to bring 3D as-built models of pipes and other cylindrical MEP elements directly into Revit. However, the accuracy and utility of the model is greatly enhanced by the use of custom families. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 16, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Structural Systems Schedule Management 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 24, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 24, 2012

Complimentary scheduled transfers are available from Sydney city and Sydney Domestic Airport. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. Older Post. Revit OpEd.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Architecture Schedule Management 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 13, 2012

The fact that they modeled them to the extent of showing the inner diameter was my first "oh no." Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. Older Post.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Architecture Schedule Management 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 19, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Wall Systems Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 20, 2012

Mostly related: You'd think it would be useful to be able to compare the Survey Point in a Link to the Survey Point in the parent model, no? Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Older Post.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Surveying Project Management Consulting Architecture 49

Revit OpEd

APRIL 12, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. ► 2005. (73).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Wall Systems Schedule Management 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 17, 2012

I think that it is natural to be inclined toward building very parametric families. As a content creator, I absolutely love it when I can make a one-off model instead of a fully parametric family that is fully customizable. A few of us remarked that we were seeing a trend away from trying to create super-families. 11:20 AM.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Schedule Management 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 2, 2012

To make matters a bit more confusing Revit treats this curtain wall panel, pretending to be a door, as a door in schedules and in Visibility/Graphics. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Copyright Information. Older Post.

Wall Systems 49

Wall Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Architecture 49

Revit OpEd

APRIL 5, 2012

Thanks for the confidence building! Steve, I still cherish the AU 2005 lab handout "Building a better door" (if I recall the name correctly). That's how I learned to build families! Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Structural Systems Building Materials 53

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 20, 2021

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Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management 52

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

HVAC Systems 40

HVAC Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) HVAC System Installation Construction Equipment 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

HVAC Systems 40

HVAC Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) HVAC System Installation Construction Equipment 40

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Information Technology. Survey Schedule. Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. The design-build mechanical contractor sums up its services in its motto, "For the Life of Your Building." SUBSCRIBE TODAY & receive immediate web access. Environment.

Facility Management 34

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Electrical Systems Specialty Contracting 34

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While Value Management is used as term in this paper, it is arguably interchangeable with Capital Planning and Management (CPMS).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Project Management Project Management Consulting 53

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. paraphrased . .

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 45