Autodesk Revit

Fundamentals
by: Shahil Sadool

Discover Revit as a Real BIM Tool

We make sure that you can! September 2019

About BIM Hub Ltd
• Started to offer Revit-based services
after noticing a shortage of quality
training and an alarming demand
for companies to transit to Revit.
• Creating proper template and
workflow for efficient transition for
companies
• Dispelling confusions about usage of
Revit to replace traditional methods
• Pathing a way for more advance
services such as Dynamo and API for
Revit.
• Offering Offshore services.
Intro. BIM(Building Information Modelling)
• A concept/process that creates
intelligent 3D-based construction
models.
• A workflow that allows us to
communicate design within a
synchronized platform.
• BIM reduces the time taken for
documentations thus emphasizing
on conceptual design and ideas.
• BIM Models allows to have infos that
affect decision making at the right
time.
• BIM changes the thought processes
throughout a project.
 BIM Around the world
• Uk gov mandated all public projects
using BIM by 2016
• >60% of UK built Industries using BIM
• Northern Europe established in 2010
any public project must be on BIM
• Singapoure has since 2015 required
project greater than 5000m2 to
submit permit docs with BIM.
• In USA, 40-75% of projects are using
BIM.
• BIM is Real and is happening!
• Path to BIM now or play catch up
soon or later!
Specs of a BIM Model
• BIM Models can be judged
through standards called as
LOD(Level of Development)
• BIM Models have fully
coordinated informations.
• Does not require manual updates
• Changes appear in all locations
automatically.
• Computable Informations
• Rich Data integrated
• useful by the software to calculate
schedules, analysis, etc
BIM Outputs
• Out previously achieved using traditional
methods in faster and smarter workflow.
• Floor plans, Elevations, Sections, Detailing, 3D
renderings, Schedules among others.

• What could not be achieved with

traditional methods that affect decision
making throughout a project cycle.
• Error-Free Coordination, Clash Detection, Work-
Sharing, Data integrated 3D models, among
others
Is BIM just 3D?
• BIM is more than just 3D
• 3D is not automatically BIM
• 3D is part of the BIM process
• 3D helps with:
• Clash Detection, Visualisation,
Rendering.
• Information in BIM:
• The “I” in BIM is what makes BIM special.
• Cost Estimation, Structural Load Analysis,
Solar Path Analysis etc
 Why Autodesk Revit as a BIM Tool
• The First Step towards BIM is
learning its tools
• Revit as The most popular BIM
tool
• Revit is not BIM but a tool that
achieves BIM
• Revit delivers Outputs for
Architectural, Structural & MEP
needs
Revit Element Hierarchy
• Category
• Wall, Windows, Doors, Roof, Floor etc
• Family
• Double Door, Sliding Door, 2-panel
Windows etc
• Type
• 900x2100(Door), 1500x1500(windows) etc
Changes Effects
• Category level
• Affects every instances of any type from
any family which falls under the same
category
• Family Level
• Affects every instances of any type
which is from the same family
• Type Level
• Affects every instances where the same
type is placed.
• Instance Level
• Affects only the placed instance