AGENDA

• AEC Introduction
• BIM Overview
• BIM Engineering Design Process
• Revit software Installation & Overview
Building Information Modeling (BIM):
Transforming the AEC Industry
 Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
AEC is the processing Industry of creating and building infrastructure or a facility

Stages in AEC

1.Design 2.Execution

Architecture, Engineering Construction

 Communication:

Design Execution

To communicate Design to Execution we need a Engineering language

Q: What is Engineering Language?
A: Drawing is a Engineering Language.

Point

Line

Arc
 History of Drawing

1. Manual Drafting

Challenges in Manual Drafting:

1. The Time Factor

2. Accuracy
3. Manipulation – Not to easy to Modify
4. Documents Control or Interchange
 History of Drawing

2. CAD Drafting

Architecture

Structural

Challenges in CAD Drafting:

Piping

1. Documents Control or Interchange

HVAC

Electrical
 History of Drawing
What is Documents Control or Interchange?
 History of Drawing

To Simplify documents Control or Interchange BIM Came as a solution to

Construction.

Architect

Civil Structural
Engineer Engineer

Owner
Shared HVAC
Model Consultant

Facilities Lighting
Manager Designer

Construction
Manager
What is BIM?
• Definition: A process for creating and managing intelligent 3D models of buildings

• Information-rich: Models contain data like dimensions, materials, properties, and costs

• Collaborative platform: Integrates disciplines, facilitating communication and

coordination.
 Collaborative Design Environment in BIM

HVAC Sections
HVAC-
HVAC-3D
BOQ

Carpentry
Lighting

Architecture Piping

Electrical
Structural Zoning
Benefits of BIM
• Improved design quality: Identify clashes and optimize designs
before construction
• Enhanced communication: Share models and data for better
understanding and decision-making
• Reduced costs: Minimize rework, optimize material usage, and
improve project efficiency
• Improved facility management: Maintain accurate building data
for efficient operations.
Key BIM Dimensions
• 3D Modeling: The foundation, representing the building's
geometry and spatial relationships
• 4D Scheduling: Linking 3D models with timeframes for
construction sequencing and planning
• 5D Cost Estimating: Integrating cost data with the model for
accurate cost analysis and budgeting
• 6D Facility Management: Utilizing BIM data for efficient
maintenance, operation, and lifecycle management
• 7D Sustainability: Analyzing the building's environmental impact
and optimizing for energy efficiency and resource conservation.
BIM in Action:
Real-
Real-World Examples
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The Future of BIM
• Emerging trends: Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and virtual reality (VR)
integration

• Increased automation and data-driven decision-making

• Open BIM standards and collaboration platforms

• Focus on sustainability and building performance optimization

WHAT IS REVIT?
• Revit is software for BIM

• The name Revit means REVise

REVise InsT
nsTantly.
antly It was designed from day one as
meaning for doing something to do automatically and change
instantaneously in views and data base

• The original company that it came from (PTC – Parametric Technology

Corporation). October 31, 1997 as Charles River Software,
Software it was
developed mainly for Architecture

• 1999: First Release of Revit Architecture

• 2000: Company Renamed as Revit Technology Corporation

• 2002 : Autodesk Acquired Revit Technology Corporation and Developed

for Architectural ,Structural and MEP (HVAC – Ducting & Piping ,
Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection)
Revit software installation
• Visit the Autodesk Education Community Link
• Sign In or Create an Autodesk Account
• Access the Software Downloads Page Link
• Choose the Revit Version
• Verify Your Eligibility
• Download Revit
• Save the Installer File
• Run the Installer
• Wait for the Installation to Complete
• Launch Revit
• Sign in and Activate Revit
1. Introduction to Revit:
a) Introduction to Revit Home Screen
b) Introduction to Revit User Interface
c) Revit File Types
d) Revit template metric Vs Imperial
Revit Home Screen
File Menu User
Name

Cloud
Collaboration
Revit User Interface
Revit File Types
• RVT: This is the main file format used by Revit to store project data. It
contains all the information about your building model, including
geometry, materials, and schedules.
• RFA:
RFA This file format is used to store Revit families. Families are
parametric building components that can be reused in multiple
projects. They can include things like walls, doors, windows, and
furniture.

• RTE: This file format is used to store Revit project

templates. Templates are pre-configured Revit files that can be
used to quickly start new projects. They can include things like
settings, views, and families.

• RFT: This file format is used to store Revit family templates. Family
templates are used to create new families from scratch. They define
the basic structure and parameters of the family.
Revit Templates
• Revit 2021.1 and later versions:
versions Limited content is installed with Revit, and
families can be loaded on demand with the cloud based Load Autodesk Family
command .

Download Link: Autodesk Revit Templates Download

• Revit 2020 and earlier versions:

versions Revit content (templates and families)
associated with the annual release are installed by default with the program
(to the C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT <Version> folder). However, there are
some cases where it is necessary to manually download the content.