Best software for virtual construction
October 12, 2021

Best software for virtual construction

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Revit

Revit is being widely used for digitalizing the construction by means of drafting the services on [a] computer before the construction on site. Generally, we do MEP modeling in Revit and later on perform clash coordination followed by shop drawing/spooling/quantity takeoff/scheduling. (Depends upon the requirement). Revit provides the platform to model things in 3D and later on visualizing.
  • 3D Architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing modeling
  • Inter service clash coordination
  • Shop drawings
  • Spooling
  • Scheduling, quantity take off
  • Inter service clash detection can be more easy to use
  • Standard fittings can be available as per manufacturer's standard
  • Some add-ins (Ex. quick select) can be added in the algorithm of Revit
  • It's worth to have software like this, this will definitely save overall cost and time.
  • It is very useful to coordinate with site team.
  • If any changes happen it can be completed without interrupting the site (In case work has not started yet).
Revit is very vast. It not only [has a] single discipline but also [has] multiple disciplines in a single software, so it meets all of the requirements and performs tasks with ease. Revit is the best option [that] is more user-friendly with respect to its comparable software. So this makes Revit perform tasks in less time.

Do you think Revit delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Revit's feature set?

Yes

Did Revit live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Revit go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Revit again?

Yes

Well suited: -Creating MEP modeling with great/convenient user interface. -Collaborative environment (Multiple users can work on a single file).
Less appropriate: -Sometimes at some location slope [the] drainage pipe changes without disturbing that line. -In some cases, while drawing a service, Revit crashes and closes automatically without saving the work.

Revit Feature Ratings

Plan distribution & viewing
6
Plan markups & sharing
7
Document sharing
7
Issue tracking & punchlists
7
Photo documentation
6
Jobsite reports
8
RFI tools
6
Collaboration & approvals
9
As-built drawings
9
Mobile app
3
Submittal design and management
6
Checklists
6
Meeting Minutes
4
Specifications
6
Change orders
6
Takeoff tools
6
Job costing
6
Cost databases
7
Cost calculator
7
Bid creation
7
Employee demographic data
Not Rated
Employment history
Not Rated
Job profiles and administration
Not Rated
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
Not Rated
Organizational charting
Not Rated
Organization and location management
Not Rated
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
Not Rated
Pay calculation
Not Rated
Support for external payroll vendors
Not Rated
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
Not Rated
Benefit plan administration
Not Rated
Direct deposit files
Not Rated
Salary revision and increment management
Not Rated
Reimbursement management
Not Rated
Tracking of all physical assets
Not Rated
Dashboards
Not Rated
Standard reports
Not Rated
Custom reports
Not Rated
Data exportability
Not Rated