Overview
What is Revit?
Autodesk’s Revit is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) tool. It enables architectural, MEP, structural, and engineering design, and provides analysis to support iterative workflows
Revit is a staple of the AEC industry; Proficiency is a must for a successful career.
Revit - For new age construction
Comprehensive Designing Tool
Widely used multi-disciplinary BIM software - not necessarily the best for everything
Revit - Documentation King
Bring your design perspective live with Revit!
Revit and its best uses
Best software for virtual construction
Why go anywhere if Revit is there ...Most versatile software in architechtural point of view
- Revit is used by our architectural design team to create an optimum model that all departments and trades can use to complete their work …
Revit: A team player
Revit at practical use
Revit - The best BIM out there
Revit for construction Company
Revit Gets the Job Done!
Revit is the most powerful tool in the AEC industry and continues to be the gold standard in design software
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Popular Features
- Document sharing (39)8.686%
- Plan distribution & viewing (42)8.585%
- Collaboration & approvals (38)7.777%
- As-built drawings (42)7.676%
Pricing
Monthly
$350
1-Year
$2805
3-Year
$8415
Entry-level set up fee?
- No setup fee
Offerings
- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Starting price (does not include set up fee)
- $350 per month
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Features
Human Resource Management
Organizing, tracking and providing instant access to critical employee data, job profiles, transfers, promotions, and benefits information.
- 6.7Employee demographic data(4) Ratings
Administrators have the ability to enter detailed demographic data for each employee.
- 6.7Employment history(4) Ratings
Employment history is the ability to track previous positions held.
- 6.3Job profiles and administration(4) Ratings
Job profiles and descriptions can be created and edited.
- 7.4Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.(4) Ratings
Employee move workflow provides the ability to move employees to different positions and apply pay raises.
- 6.5Organizational charting(4) Ratings
Organizational charting is the ability to create hierarchical charts.
- 6.9Organization and location management(5) Ratings
Organization and location management allows employees to be managed across multiple geographical locations.
- 6.1Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)(3) Ratings
Compliance capabilities ensure full compliance with federal workplace regulations by capturing required data in central database.
Payroll Management
Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.
- 7.4Pay calculation(4) Ratings
Pay calculation provides for computation of employee pay with state and federal deductions.
- 6.6Support for external payroll vendors(4) Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors is the ability to integrate with 3rd-party payroll services.
- 7.4Off-cycle/On-Demand payment(3) Ratings
Provide employees access to wages accrued during the pay period before the end of the pay cycle.
- 7.1Benefit plan administration(4) Ratings
Benefit plan administration is administration of health insurance plans and 401k plans, and other benefits.
- 7.1Direct deposit files(4) Ratings
Direct deposit is the ability to electronically transfer pay to an employee’s personal bank account.
- 7.4Salary revision and increment management(3) Ratings
Salary revision is the ability to modify individual employee pay.
- 7.6Reimbursement management(3) Ratings
Reimbursement management provides cash reimbursement for employee expenses related to business travel or other.
Asset Management
Maintaining a record of assets such as laptops, pagers, cell phones, etc. issued to employees. Record typically includes asset type, number, serial number and date of issuance.
- 6.6Tracking of all physical assets(4) Ratings
Tracking of track laptops, pagers, phones, and other company equipment.
Reporting & Analytics
Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.
- 4.5Dashboards(6) Ratings
Users can create, customize and share dashboards, which provide an overview of the most important metrics.
- 5.5Standard reports(6) Ratings
The software offers pre-built reports with metrics standard to the category.
- 5.5Custom reports(6) Ratings
Users can create custom reports.
- 6Data exportability(7) Ratings
Data can be exported via a CSV or Excel file for further reporting and analysis outside of the tool.
Construction Project & Field Management
Features related to collaboration between construction management and project execution (e.g. the office and the job site, general contractors and subcontractors)
- 8.5Plan distribution & viewing(42) Ratings
Users can compare different versions of plans, and view live updates/revisions to plans (usually from a mobile device in the field).
- 5.8Plan markups & sharing(37) Ratings
Users can annotate plans from the field and easily share plans/markups with other project stakeholders.
- 7Issue tracking & punchlists(27) Ratings
Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.
- 4.4Photo documentation(18) Ratings
Users can document construction progress and/or issues by uploading photos from the field.
- 6.4Jobsite reports(14) Ratings
Users can create and share reports on jobsite safety, daily progress, etc.
- 8.6Document sharing(39) Ratings
Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.
- 8.1RFI tools(20) Ratings
Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.
- 7.7Collaboration & approvals(38) Ratings
Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.
- 7.6As-built drawings(42) Ratings
Users can generate as-built drawings upon project completion, to reflect the exact dimensions and materials of the final work, including any changes made to the initial plans during the construction process.
- 3.8Mobile app(16) Ratings
Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.
- 7.5Submittal design and management(19) Ratings
Tools that allow users to draft and build submittals, track their status, submit them online, annotate submittal PDFs, and send submittal approval online.
- 7.2Checklists(6) Ratings
Construction checklists allow you to link important elements in your construction project. Construction checklists detail specific information of activities and phases in your project.
- 6.7Meeting Minutes(5) Ratings
Tools that help you keep track of minutes in meetings.
- 7.4Specifications(8) Ratings
Construction specifications, also called specs, are the details for the work that needs to be completed in a construction project.
- 7.5Change orders(7) Ratings
A change order (or variation order) is a component of the change management process in which changes in the scope of work (or project brief) agreed to by the client, contractor and architect are implemented.
Estimating
A set of tools and applications that allow contractors to forecast, track, monitor, and adjust the cost of building a structure. Cost estimates are used by project owners to determine the scope and feasibility of a project, and also for budget allocation. Contractors also use cost estimates when deciding whether or not to bid on a project and for bid creation.
- 8.4Takeoff tools(31) Ratings
Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.
- 7.7Job costing(25) Ratings
Tracking and monitoring of the costs of all materials, labor, subcontractors, & equipment required for a given construction project. Allows users to compare actual costs to estimated costs, see how the job is progressing, identify which parts of the job are using the largest parts of the budget.
- 8.3Cost databases(19) Ratings
Pulls information from online databases and aggregates it to allow contractors to compare prices of materials from different suppliers.
- 6.4Cost calculator(20) Ratings
Application that calculates cost of estimated quantities and materials, typically within spreadsheets.
- 7.5Bid creation(14) Ratings
Allows users to use bid packages or templates to quickly and efficiently create bids based off of cost estimates.
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What is Revit?
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Revit Technical Details
Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Unspecified |
Mobile Application | No |
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(212)Community Insights
- Business Problems Solved
- Recommendations
Revit is a versatile software used in various industries for a wide range of purposes. Users, including architects, engineers, and construction professionals, rely on Revit for designing and coordinating building projects. With its powerful features, Revit has become the go-to tool for creating construction drawings, performing structural analysis, and solving coordination problems. It streamlines the process of creating 3D models, generating estimates, and sending isometric models to the project management team. Revit is also extensively used for BIM/MEP coordination, allowing different trades to collaborate seamlessly and catch potential issues early on. Moreover, Revit aids in visualization, enabling studio artists to develop and bring amusement park designs to life. Contractors and manufacturers invest in Revit to stay competitive and meet technological demands. Overall, Revit proves to be an invaluable asset in the construction industry by addressing problems related to quantities, takeoff, coordination between trades, and meeting client requirements.
Users commonly recommend the following:
Invest in training and learn the advanced features. Many users suggest investing in good training to quickly implement Revit and make the most of its advanced features. They recommend watching tutorials, practicing, and getting employees trained in Revit before starting projects.
Establish company standards and organize the Revit model. Users advise creating good company standards for content creation in Revit and setting up the organization of the Revit model. They also recommend saving frequently to avoid losing work.
Start with small projects and test on real-world scenarios. Users suggest starting with small projects as Revit can be time-consuming, especially for beginners. They acknowledge a learning curve but believe it is worth it. They also recommend testing Revit on real-world scenarios before fully committing, as they consider it the most widely used and compatible BIM platform.
Overall, users emphasize the importance of training, establishing standards, and starting with smaller projects when using Revit. They appreciate its time-saving capabilities, ability to work with both 2D and 3D documents, and its industry-standard position in architecture.
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Reviews
(26-45 of 45)Construction use of Revit
- It's allowed our department to access the native design files.
- We can create construction models based on the design files.
Revit builds ideas and designs dreams.
- Adaptation of computer equipment for software installation.
- Budget alteration at the beginning of the implementation of the product.
- Favorable results in terms of quality and design.
Revit is the Industry Leader for BIM
- Saved a lot of money on out of office 3D renderings
- Saved costs on material schedules
- Saved money on labor
Revit Review
- Revit allows us as a business to be more efficient and take less time on projects.
- There is a large learning curve for revit to get new users to learn how to use the program efficiently.
You will love Revit... whether you like it or not!
- Revit is included in our AEC Collection. I find the cost of my suite affordable for what I am getting. The true cost of Revit is not found in the license cost, but in the training, SOPs and content management. We get our ROI from flushing out design errors/omissions which can add up to a large number. One issue can easily cost the project 10-100k depending on the issue. I see no reason anyone would find it challenging to get ROI from integrating 3d modeling in your business development.
- Revit really is the foundation of content creation. If we didnt use Revit, it would be hard to claim we have a functioning BIM/VDC department. I would question any AEC professional that claims they can perform VDC and does not know how to use Revit.
Use Revit For Accuracy of Details
- When Revit is used for coordinating concrete formwork, embeds, and anything else that goes in a concrete pour, we are in a much better position being able to create our own Revit drawing instead of having to use multiple contract drawings.
- BIM coordination using Revit models has helped us to eliminate many clashes prior to construction.
- We have had some issues with not having updated contract drawings or an updated model due to the inability of the architect to keep a "current" model while still working on changes.
Revit for integrated Design
- Integration of 2D and 3D speeds up layout creations which reduces time to produce same results.
Revit is a must have for new construction
- It has reduced the number of RFI's on larger projects
- Setup and initial phases can be more time consuming modeling everything
- Time to tag plans and creating 3D views is reduced
Revit - Such a great tool for 3D Models!
- Revit has provided the a singular view for drafting and design hours improving the accuracy upon details and finishes.
- Revit also allows you to calculate the phase efforts since all the details that you get from the 3D models and enables you to set the estimates with extreme accuracy.
- The productivity gained once you set the proper training to the end user can take up to 50% of the budget of investment. So be careful with this.
Revit - stay current
- collaboration reduces redundancy
- ability to collaborate remotely / across offices reduces travel
- Time to production reduced
Revit for the Masses
- Visualization of project
- Collaborating with consultants
- Macro to micro design level
Revit, the future!
- more efficiency
- a little bit more of $$$ investissement.
Revit for Architects
- revit has three big returns on investment - the first is that the office is much more productive, we can do with two architects the same job that with other methods required 5 or 8 architects
- We avoid construction intersection and the quantities are so exact that we don't buy more than what we need.
- We can accurately show client how the project is going to look like, and how much it will cost, much quicker than any other methods.
In Love with BIM Modeling!
- Positive - Faster ability to resolve conflicts
- Positive - Clear understanding of design concepts to the client
- Negative - Learning curve
Revit in Review
- It has reduced the number of errors and omissions on projects.
- The learning curve on the product has taken longer than thought. you will eat up some time learning how to use the tool well.
- If you do not fully commit to Revit you will cost you more than it will make you.
- It has help reduce the number of request of information (RFIs) received on a project.
Estimator & Revit
- Revit has allowed me to use a model in such a way that I can extract quantities. This is a huge benefit. Whether I'm actually getting the data directly from Revit, or from another software which required Revit, both scenarios require Revit.
- As a negative, because it is so difficult to use, it can be intimidating for every day estimators to open it up and try to get something out of it.
- Revit is a great ROI because it is basically an all in one program. The industry will move toward this program until CAD becomes obsolete.
- There haven't been any negatives as the interns we hire continue to get better and better at Revit.
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- It allows us to build models ourselves which we can utilize in house.
- We can utilize models provided to us from architects and engineers.
- It allows us to always have the ability to work with what we are provided and not have to ask for a CAD file or something else instead.
- Our Construction Unit can pay for their licensing on the year by working on a small-medium sized project (by their standards) involving Revit.
- Revit is always looking to be integrated in one way or another whether it be partnering with a company to develop apps, user training, design-engineering optimization, or project management sequencing.
Revit is saving us time and money in design phases.
- It's positive. It saves quite a bit of field time when used correctly, and lets us make sure we have proper room for all equipment and ductwork.
- Helping minimize field 'thinking' time is an immediate add to the bottom line. 1 guy designing on the front side saves down time of 5-10 guys waiting in the field. Cost savings on labor is apparent.
- Coordination time is also cut down, saving on office time. It's easy to spell out what your plan of attack is. All these savings directly add to bottom line profit by not expending labor.