Advantages of Revit/BIM

Revit by Autodesk is one of the Architecture, engineering and construction industries top used Building information modelling system (BIM). Building information modelling system (BIM) have been in development since 1985 (Vectorworks), and Revit was just introduced in 2002. Revit capabilities allows users to design a building and structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements, and access building information from the building model's database. Revit is 4D BIM capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the building's lifecycle, from concept to construction and later maintenance and/or demolition.

More specifically Revit benefit Architects and engineers by providing, a substantial preview of their designs. This is helpful in the concept design phase. Here architects and engineers can provide client with design options as they would appear on site. Revit an Building information modelling systems allows engineers and architects to make quick changes to design and eliminates repetitive tasks. During design it is almost certain that changes to design will occur. This would require changing certain aspects of drawing file. Revit and BIM software’s intelligently intertwine design so that a change to one component will result to the exact same change of that component in the Revit file.

Revit and BIM software’s offer an extensive library of parametric Building Components. Revit for example provides families of Ceilings, Doors, Ducts, furniture, pipes columns and so on. Revit also allows you to create our own family and include them into the library. Revit also allows you to edit existing components of a family and saves them for later use. This eliminates the need to create parts from scratch and provides a guide line for creating new ones.

BIM’s like Revit allow production of high quality construction documentation. Revit allows you to print out sheets of your design file with the possibility of schedules and parts break down. Revit also has the capability to produce a bill of quantities which allows for accurate estimation of quantity costs. This provides clarity for construction manager and all entities involved in managing the project and limits time needed to tabulate construction items.

High level of Flexibility with overall constructions. BIM’s in general allow collaboration with other BIM’s. Revit for example can allow users to export components of drawing into a dwg file, which allows AutoCAD cad users to make use of file. These are just a couple of benefits to Revit and BIM, I believe it has more advantages than disadvantages and should be further developed to aid the AEC industry.

Sherry Xiaoyu Liu Comment: I liked the idea of BIM being able to factor in potential extreme conditions into modelling and helping engineers design accordingly. This step will cut down on time for research on future weather conditions. I also liked how you made the general statement that the future of BIM will most definitely make the design process cheaper, more efficient, and safer.

Nay Ye Oo Comment: I see your concern with the advancement of BIM in relation to Engineers. I believe that there will always be a need for engineer but i do agree that the need will require more experience, bring about higher competition and probably less pay.