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 Building Controls 65

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. However the Room Separations still existed. We just couldn’t see them.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 76

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

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. The wall continues past the floor as if it isnt there. Site Information.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

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

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". Make a system type parameter into an instance parameter, select dimension with a label in view, check instance parameter in option bar.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 72

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 19, 2012

System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. ► 2008.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 25, 2012

Rooms and areas can be deleted in model views like floor plans and ceiling plans. Revit warns us that they have been deleted from the model but they are still listed in schedules. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. ► 2008. Older Post.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Site Planning 56

Revit OpEd

APRIL 3, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

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. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

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. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 12, 2012

Autodesk Revit Model Review 2013. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. ► 2008.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 23, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 63

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 3, 2012

The opening families are still assigned to the category Generic Model. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 16, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

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. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 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. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Older Post.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 24, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

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

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

It was meant to make it simple to alter the appearance of our model to be more in sync with what a structural engineer wants to see. When MEP (Systems as it was called then) appeared a year later they extended the concept to Mechanical and Electrical (plumbing lumped in with Mechanical till release 2013). Builds and Updates.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Project Management Consulting HVAC Systems 55

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. Copyright Information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. ► 2008.

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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. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

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

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

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. Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. 11:20 AM. Older Post.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 2, 2012

Builds and Updates. Blog Listing - BIM and Misc. Site Information. Copyright Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet. ► 2008.

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. " 6:57 PM.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Structural Systems Building Materials 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. The core competencies will be updated annually per the law.

Building Performance Measurement 45

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