What are the current advantages of Revit/BIM?
In the world of construction/engineering, designers have been using the CAD software since the 1980s. Drafters and designers have been relying on the technology on 2D space layout. It certainly has its advantage over accuracy and effective time over drawing manually with a pencil. As years go by, new design software began to appear called BIM software, including Revit. Revit has been used by all designers in construction world since its release in 2000. Comparing to CAD software, BIM has many benefits CAD is unable to fulfill:
Collaboration Improvement - Thanks to the software Autodesk360, which ties with Revit, sharing files has never been easier between engineers/contractors/architects. This can automatically increase functionality within a firm itself, and increase speed and reduce cost time for peer coordination. Time for review and markups will also be cut down due to the fast collaboration between multiple shop drawings.
Simulate and Visualize - 3D views are one of the best presentable figures to be shown, whether showing in a presentation, or when forming all floors and foundations of the model together in one visualization. In CAD software, visualization in sleek 3D display was almost impossible. But in Revit, not only does it include many simulation tools, but analysis tools to help fix or add any details without corrupting other parts of the model.
Sequence - With the high amount of accuracy that be done in each sublevel of a building in Revit, not only sublevels can come together in one drawing, but building material, foundation, bedrock detail, etc. can also be added in the visuals of the model. This can be done easily in animations, coordination of steps and processes, so a predictable path to the expected outcome can be made.
References
http://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/autocad-release-history.html
https://www.thebalance.com/building-information-modeling-bim-benefits-845045
https://redshift.autodesk.com/building-information-modeling-top-10-benefits-of-bim/
Comments
Andy Dinh (link) - Sharing information in Revit has been far easier than CAD software than ever before. Collaboration is very essential for communicating with other firms/contractors/owners, even within the own firm itself. Easy collaboration can lead to fewer meeting times for review and markups, which can also cut down cost time and increase building speed, which leads to another point I agree with you. Cost analysis is vital to the industry world. Many construction jobs suffer from liquidated damages simply from project delays or time conflict. With the help of Revit, design speed can increase exponentially and hopefully it will minimize the cost damage by a high amount in the near future.
Paulina Gower (link) - BIM software is currently being used frequently by a large amount of design firms around the world today. However, transitioning to tis powerful tool requires a lot of time and proper training, things some firms do not have a lot of time to spare. Even though Revit/BIM software assist the firm greatly, they would have to learn within their free time outside of current projects being done with other CAD software. BIM is not easy to learn and can be proven to be difficult to use. I also agree with you that BIM does not cover the electrical component side very well. Revit is mainly used more productively with civil engineers/architectural engineers/MEP/construction managers. Having all fields included within the BIM software can go a long way for even aster collaboration.
Taryn Francischetti (link) - I agree with you of the risks for easy collaboration between files using Revit/BIM. Although to be proven to be very helpful, it can be messy if the person sharing those files do not put their names on them. If so, ownership can post a huge problem and needs to be protected through copyright laws. I also agree with you on the constant updates. Sometimes if someone's software is not up to date, it can either decline and file transfer, file would be corrupted if transferred, or model is not aligned, etc. Updating has been an issue since the software is relatively new and always changing to be the perfect building tool. Hopefully in the near future, updates can come out automatically in a more cleaner way.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Yuxiao Zhou - B3 - Group E
Revit Vs AutoCAD and others drawing software
The Revit and AutoCAD
both can generate construction documents for the design, but Revit can create
the documents through the working process and generate it automatically. In
AutoCAD that you need to generate the document by the work done and manually.
Also in AutoCAD the drawings and images based on basic geometry but in Revit
that the model contains real-life information and can be easy to change. Revit
is good for modeling, clash detection and change management and the AutoCAD is good
for drawing precise line work.
I think the biggest difference
between Revit and AutoCAD is work procedure. You can create each elements
independently and combine all elements automatically, each element changes can directly
responses to the model which can offer the users to change their design through
the whole work process and easier to make difference design. But in AutoCAD,
all works are independently and cannot combine them together. If users want to
change their design, they need to change all elements to suit the new model
manually which cost time and operate difficult, it also may generate error
during this process. There are lots of model in Revit that users can use the
model as simpler and start their work based on the simpler. This modeling
function can save a lot of time and make the work easier. AutoCAD do not have
the modeling function which means users need to start their work form beginning
even if two model is similar. In my opinion, Revit can change any parts of
model during the whole process, but for AutoCAD if make change during the work,
it more like to start over the design. Revit is much intelligent than AutoCAD.
Google sketchup is a
simple drawing software for quick drawings, but less for details. If users want
to draw some initial quick view simple, Google sketchup is best choice.
In my opinion, Revit is
good for use in designing process, because change can make easily and directly
link to model, and users can start their work in one single model together.
When the design is done, AutoCAD can be used for draw the model, because
AutoCAD provides more details.
Reference
Revit Vs AutoCAD (http://www.autodesk.com/solutions/revit-vs-autocad)
Comments
Lin Ziyang( https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-current-advantages-of-bim.html)
I totally agree with you for your points. BIM can improve the collaboration that is a huge advantage for everyone in the design team. Architects, Engineer, Contractor can work together in single model with details schedule and cost analysis, it save a lot of time than traditional design process.
Joe Dressel(https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/dressel-b3-group-c.html)
The BIM can generate sheet from the model automatically, it is much easier than AutoCAD. People can access the model and make change during anytime in design process. Schedule can be set up during the design process which traditional design must be wait until design finish. BIM is more and more popular, it also will have more intelligent functions.
Samuel Kim(https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/b3-group-d-week-3-samuel-kim.html)
Samuel, I agree with you that BIM can decrease the final cost. In traditional design process, contractor need to wait until the design finish. But in BIM, group members can access the model during anytime. Schedule and cost analysis can be made during design process and it also reduce the collaboration errors. BIM can make group members start their work at same time that means save a lot of time. Time is money, that is way the final cost is lower than before.
Comments
Lin Ziyang( https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-current-advantages-of-bim.html)
I totally agree with you for your points. BIM can improve the collaboration that is a huge advantage for everyone in the design team. Architects, Engineer, Contractor can work together in single model with details schedule and cost analysis, it save a lot of time than traditional design process.
Joe Dressel(https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/dressel-b3-group-c.html)
The BIM can generate sheet from the model automatically, it is much easier than AutoCAD. People can access the model and make change during anytime in design process. Schedule can be set up during the design process which traditional design must be wait until design finish. BIM is more and more popular, it also will have more intelligent functions.
Samuel Kim(https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/b3-group-d-week-3-samuel-kim.html)
Samuel, I agree with you that BIM can decrease the final cost. In traditional design process, contractor need to wait until the design finish. But in BIM, group members can access the model during anytime. Schedule and cost analysis can be made during design process and it also reduce the collaboration errors. BIM can make group members start their work at same time that means save a lot of time. Time is money, that is way the final cost is lower than before.
The Current Advantages of BIM
The Current Advantages of BIM
The ultimate benefit
of BIM is saving money and time for architects, designers, engineers, and
contractors in diverse industries. The benefit could be broken down into 5
advantages.
1. Capture
Reality[1]
With BIM, designers and engineers
can easily capture the information of the project sites with better mapping
tools. The aerial views and elevations of existing infrastructure and sites are
better representations of the reality. It is very important to start a project
with more precise information capturing methods.
2.
Auto-save[1]
With BIM, designers would not worry
about disastrous corruptions of files again. BIM has Autosave function. Every
new work added to the project would be autosaved to the databases. This would
significantly improve the productivity.
3.
Improve
Collaboration[1]
Designers, engineers, and
contractors could easily share their ideas and designs with each other using
BIM. The workflow is easily visualized and tracked by everyone during every
phase of the project.
4.
Simulation
and error-detection[1]
Simulation could detect errors and
test the performance of buildings and projects. I consider simulation as the most
intelligent part of BIM, because it could analyze the projects’ performance and
give feedbacks to designers with just one-click of button. This better
illustrates the entire project to everyone who involves in the project.
5.
Worksheets
and schedules[1]
BIM could easily generate worksheets
and schedules to present the detail of projects with specific descriptions of every
small component including elements from structural system, MEP, and furniture.
BIM is not only rising
in the United States, but also starts to be recognized and applied around the
world. The success and benefits of BIM will be more tremendous in the future. [3]
Reference
Comments
Paulina Gawor
People need to
learn BIM first in order to use it efficiently just like other new technology.
I would not consider the learning process as a problem of BIM since we have to
learn AutoCAD as well when we first use it. I agree with you that we need to standardize
BIM models to reduce conflictions and improve the performance of BIM.
Kerianne
Vogler
I agree with you
that BIM beat other software in every single way. BIM is the future standard of
diverse industries including construction, architecture, and transportation. I have
used BIM, AutoCAD and SketchUP. I like BIM the most because it is the easiest
and the most intelligent tool for me to create and present my models.
Brennan
Connolly
It’s so lucky of
you to hear about BIM so early in your life. BIM develops so fast nowadays and
it will add even more functionality in the future. I like your idea about
self-detection of errors. The idea of intelligent building would be fully
explained if BIM obtains the auto-detect and auto-fix functions.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Yosep Bak - W3 - P3
Question: What are the possible future advantages of Revit/BIM?
Revit and BIM now have countless applications that are unprecedented yet pragmatic for everyone; what was once considered the showcase for the big timers such as Louis Vuitton, BIM and Revit are used to create temporary housing for minimal cost. Honeycomb Village project is a prime example of BIM and Revit in action. This project is the opposite of New York Freedom Tower; in process of trimming excess and unnecessary expense to the barest minimum, The head architect Scott Know is on the verge of substantially mitigating housing issues for tens of thousands of people.
BIM and Revit's excellence in budget shaving does not limit them from expressing the fullest galore of modern engineering technology. Using BIM, SkyHouse Apartments was replicated and erected on 10 different cities across the united states. Designing one building for various different regions was made possible due to BIM. Rather than re-creating the whole another building with the same facade, engineers were able to adjust the different details on BIM. This significantly reduces production cost because this reduces work required by the engineers by tenfold.
BIM and Revit are not exclusively used in the construction process. Commercial high riser can benefit from BIM and Revit's ability to manage and display current state of the existing structure with a help from sensors. For example, Figure 1 displays Revit model drafted by Hilson Moran in London. This design of building allows usage of project information management real time.
Sources:
Comments:
Arthur McCloskey: I still am not convinced that using Revit decreases the understanding behind architectural design or engineering. Revit aids prospective engineers to not only visualize what they are designing, but alter and manipulate the design to see how different variables affects the design with a click of a finger. I think this will aid, rather than deter the understanding.
Zhijing Zheng: I can see how BIM is not a necessity in a short term and smaller scale projects. I never thought of a circumstance where BIM is not beneficiary but after reading your 1. Short Term Effects, it does make sense.
Ray Powell: In Yusuf Arayici and Sas Mihindu's list of 9 major benefits, you have paraphrased them into 6 broader categories. I think it is also very important to include the 4) better production quality. I emphasize quality because although you did mention better design, that doesn't always improve the quality of the intermittent and final production
Revit and BIM now have countless applications that are unprecedented yet pragmatic for everyone; what was once considered the showcase for the big timers such as Louis Vuitton, BIM and Revit are used to create temporary housing for minimal cost. Honeycomb Village project is a prime example of BIM and Revit in action. This project is the opposite of New York Freedom Tower; in process of trimming excess and unnecessary expense to the barest minimum, The head architect Scott Know is on the verge of substantially mitigating housing issues for tens of thousands of people.
BIM and Revit's excellence in budget shaving does not limit them from expressing the fullest galore of modern engineering technology. Using BIM, SkyHouse Apartments was replicated and erected on 10 different cities across the united states. Designing one building for various different regions was made possible due to BIM. Rather than re-creating the whole another building with the same facade, engineers were able to adjust the different details on BIM. This significantly reduces production cost because this reduces work required by the engineers by tenfold.
BIM and Revit are not exclusively used in the construction process. Commercial high riser can benefit from BIM and Revit's ability to manage and display current state of the existing structure with a help from sensors. For example, Figure 1 displays Revit model drafted by Hilson Moran in London. This design of building allows usage of project information management real time.
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| Figure 1. Revit Draft of a Commercial High-Riser |
Sources:
BIM in Low Cost and Temporary Housing
http://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2016/BIM-LowCostHousing.htmlDelivering on the Promise of BIM
http://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2015/issue_76.htmlComments:
Arthur McCloskey: I still am not convinced that using Revit decreases the understanding behind architectural design or engineering. Revit aids prospective engineers to not only visualize what they are designing, but alter and manipulate the design to see how different variables affects the design with a click of a finger. I think this will aid, rather than deter the understanding.
Zhijing Zheng: I can see how BIM is not a necessity in a short term and smaller scale projects. I never thought of a circumstance where BIM is not beneficiary but after reading your 1. Short Term Effects, it does make sense.
Ray Powell: In Yusuf Arayici and Sas Mihindu's list of 9 major benefits, you have paraphrased them into 6 broader categories. I think it is also very important to include the 4) better production quality. I emphasize quality because although you did mention better design, that doesn't always improve the quality of the intermittent and final production
B3 - Group C - Andy Dinh - Possible future advantages of Revit/BIM
As we have seen through the few weeks so far from in class discussion and through research of our own, we can gather many advantages that Revit and other BIM software can already offer. compared to the days of hand drawings, Revit and other software offer much more accessibility to designing buildings and other structures without the need of such practice. This helps streamline projects more and allow for better turnarounds on design. Such simple tasks like drawing a straight line is made a lot easy without the need for needing a tool to keep your pencil straight. In the early days there are certainly kinks that needed to be worked out, but seeing how the technology has developed thus far gives high hopes to what the future can hold.
Time, as noted before, is a key factor in the turnaround of projects. There are always deadlines to meet, and the development of BIM is certainly helping reach those deadlines at a much better rate. Coordination and collaboration is a part of this as well. I believe that through better accessibility, even for owners and facility mangers, information on the design of the building can get to those who need it in a much more proficient way with greater ease. Not only is collaboration between those involved is important, but coordination between the user and the program or software is as important. Revit can already detect clashes within the design itself between objects. With adapting AI that has started to get better over the years, these clashes could possibly be fixed without needed human interaction, or at least what the recommended solutions are given for a problem that the user might run in to. Such solutions are already being worked on like ClashMEP [1].
Another future advantage we can look into is cost analysis. This topic can cover a wide variety of items, such as lighting, materials, energy use, and other items that play into how much a structure costs. Being able to gather and display how much everything will cost will help eliminate costly components for more sustainable alternatives. Also, having developing technology in covering maintenance requirements, and with the possible development of AI building maintenance, this technology can help mitigate both short term and long term costs. Different solutions can help solve different problems, so being able to collect all these solutions together and compare them in a much more efficient manner can help push things along.
References:
Comments:
Arthur McCloskey (link): It was interesting being able to read your post and comparing what the other side thinks about Revit in the future. Your drawbacks that you posted certainly do have ground to it and make sense. We can already see how over reliant we are as a society on technology, even with technology outside of BIM like our evolving smartphones and social media and such. Hopefully, we can learn on how technology can help us innovate more rather than be hindered by it, but we will have to see what the future holds in store for us. Also, with ever evolving technology in most fields, I hope we have computers that can handle such demanding tasks from the software we use, but that depends on whether the computer or software has a leg up in development.
Zhijing Zheng (link): Seeing what current issues we have with BIM software was an insight into how it is perceived today. Many can say how much it has helped in a project, but some do not really give much on how it hinders certain aspects. The point that stood out to me from your post was about the cash flow involving the program. Seeing how fees are being lowered through the ease of what the program can provide is a little depressing. Hopefully there is a better demand for it later on that will increase interest, effectively increasing competitiveness and more proportional costs for the work demanded for.
Ray Powell (link): Reading your post about what current advantages we already have for BIM gives me more credence into what I hope to see for the future of BIM. BIM is advancing as much as it can, and being able to see how it has changed from my first involvement with it back in high school about 5 or 6 years ago, there is hope that BIM can stay on that track of rapid development or it may even evolve faster than the current rate it is going right now. It would be good to see the current advantages stay true in the future.
Time, as noted before, is a key factor in the turnaround of projects. There are always deadlines to meet, and the development of BIM is certainly helping reach those deadlines at a much better rate. Coordination and collaboration is a part of this as well. I believe that through better accessibility, even for owners and facility mangers, information on the design of the building can get to those who need it in a much more proficient way with greater ease. Not only is collaboration between those involved is important, but coordination between the user and the program or software is as important. Revit can already detect clashes within the design itself between objects. With adapting AI that has started to get better over the years, these clashes could possibly be fixed without needed human interaction, or at least what the recommended solutions are given for a problem that the user might run in to. Such solutions are already being worked on like ClashMEP [1].
Another future advantage we can look into is cost analysis. This topic can cover a wide variety of items, such as lighting, materials, energy use, and other items that play into how much a structure costs. Being able to gather and display how much everything will cost will help eliminate costly components for more sustainable alternatives. Also, having developing technology in covering maintenance requirements, and with the possible development of AI building maintenance, this technology can help mitigate both short term and long term costs. Different solutions can help solve different problems, so being able to collect all these solutions together and compare them in a much more efficient manner can help push things along.
References:
[1] Calvert, Neil. "10 Points and the Benefits of BIM." VDC and BIM Construction Blog. Synchro Software, 12 Dec. 2013. Web. 30 Jan. 2017. <http://blog.synchroltd.com/10-points-and-the-benefits-of-bim>.
[2] Digital School Technical Design College. "Advantages of Revit's Building Information Modeling." Digital School. Autodesk, 17 Oct. 2016. Web. 30 Jan. 2017. <http://digitalschool.ca/advantages-of-revits-building-information-modeling/>.
[3] Zeiger, Mimi. "The Future of BIM." Architect. N.p., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 30 Jan. 2017. <http://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/the-future-of-bim_o>.
Comments:
Arthur McCloskey (link): It was interesting being able to read your post and comparing what the other side thinks about Revit in the future. Your drawbacks that you posted certainly do have ground to it and make sense. We can already see how over reliant we are as a society on technology, even with technology outside of BIM like our evolving smartphones and social media and such. Hopefully, we can learn on how technology can help us innovate more rather than be hindered by it, but we will have to see what the future holds in store for us. Also, with ever evolving technology in most fields, I hope we have computers that can handle such demanding tasks from the software we use, but that depends on whether the computer or software has a leg up in development.
Zhijing Zheng (link): Seeing what current issues we have with BIM software was an insight into how it is perceived today. Many can say how much it has helped in a project, but some do not really give much on how it hinders certain aspects. The point that stood out to me from your post was about the cash flow involving the program. Seeing how fees are being lowered through the ease of what the program can provide is a little depressing. Hopefully there is a better demand for it later on that will increase interest, effectively increasing competitiveness and more proportional costs for the work demanded for.
Ray Powell (link): Reading your post about what current advantages we already have for BIM gives me more credence into what I hope to see for the future of BIM. BIM is advancing as much as it can, and being able to see how it has changed from my first involvement with it back in high school about 5 or 6 years ago, there is hope that BIM can stay on that track of rapid development or it may even evolve faster than the current rate it is going right now. It would be good to see the current advantages stay true in the future.
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