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Can I Survive Using Autodesk® Revit® MEP for Major Renovation Work?Jason BoehningAuthor/Instructor4D Technologies – www.CADLearning.com
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Class Summary
In this session, we will discuss how design firms are using Revit for renovation work and share tips and tricks on how to improve Revit workflow on renovation projects.
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Discussion Topics
Using Revit for major renovation work Project setup and standards Modeling existing conditions Modeling new construction Getting everything to look right in the documentation set
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Discussion Rules
Keep comments brief No long speeches No complaining about Autodesk Don’t be afraid to share problems, but not gripes Talk about solutions that work for you Please participate!
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Getting to Know Each Other
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What is your area of work?
MEP Engineering Architecture Contractor Other
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What is your responsibility?
Project Manager BIM/CAD Manager Design
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What does your company do?
MEP Engineering Architecture Contracting Architecture and MEP Other
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What percentage of your work is renovation?
0-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100%
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Which program do you use?
Revit AutoCAD Revit and AutoCAD Other
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Using Revit for Major Renovation Work
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Using Revit for Major Renovation Work
Is the reason for using Revit due to requirements or for the possibility of a smoother workflow?
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Project Setup and Standards
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Project Setup and Standards
What do you include in project template files?
How many different project template files do you have for renovation projects, and what are they?
How long did it take to get setup to use Revit for renovation work?
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Modeling Existing Conditions
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Modeling Existing Conditions
How do you show existing mechanical? Actual sizes? Proper elevations?
How do you show existing plumbing? Actual sizes? Proper elevations?
How do you show existing electrical? Circuits? Panel schedules?
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Modeling New Construction
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Modeling New Construction
Does the nature of Revit make it easier to model new construction once the existing conditions are available?
Does it make it more accurate?
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Getting Everything to Look Right in the Documentation Set
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Getting Everything to Look Right in the Documentation Set
What have you seen work the best to control the visibility and graphics in views?
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If Time Allows
Does anyone have a horror story about a renovation project in Revit?
Does anyone have a success story about a renovation project in Revit?
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Discussion Wrap Up
Using Revit for major renovation work Project setup and standards Modeling existing conditions Modeling new construction Getting everything to look right in the documentation set Can I survive using Revit MEP for major renovation work?
After this discussion, I hope your answer is YES!
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Contact Information
Jason [email protected]
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