Summary & Thesis Draft & Support #2

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Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software designed for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. One of its core functions is its parametric modeling, which allows users to create intelligent 3D models where any modification automatically updates all related components (Autodesk, 2024). This feature ensures design consistency and reduces manual errors. Revit supports collaboration through "worksharing," which enables multiple users to work on the same model simultaneously through dividing tasks and managing user permissions (Novatr, 2023) which improves workflow efficiency and coordination. Additionally, the software offers robust analysis tools, including structural analysis, energy simulation, and lighting analysis, helping professionals optimize designs for sustainability and performance (Autodesk, 2024).Visualisation is another key feature of Revit, allowing users to create high-quality renderings with realistic lighting and materials to communicate design intent effectively (Novatr, 2023). Furthermore, Revit automates construction documentation, generating floor plans, sections, and elevations directly from the 3D model, ensuring consistency and reducing rework (Autodesk, 2024).

With its advanced designs, analysis and collaboration tools, Autodesk Revit should be implemented in architecture, engineering and construction industries as it has the potential to increase project productivity through better communications and accuracy. However, the start-up costs might deter some companies from making the jump. 

One huge benefit of Revit is that it allows companies to better their communications. Revit allows multiple users to work on a single project simultaneously which helps the team to better coordinate tasks and ensure the team is on track. A report made by Dr. Lachmi Khemlani in 2004 stated that after a company had started using Revit, their level of service, quality and performance with clients has improved. This allows better communication between clients and employees alike. This means that any changes made to the model will be updated instantly, which allows clients and managers to better provide feedback and relay any changes to the team efficiently. Firms using Revit can present their ideas through detailed and professional rendings, allowing clear communications on both sides. With clear communications and direction, productivity is increased.   

References

Autodesk revit: Get prices & buy official Revit Software. Autodesk. (2024, December 4). https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit  

Hidayat, A. S., Wibowo, F. A., Fadilah, W. N., & Farhan, O. (2024, August 8). View of analysis of the effectiveness of using Autodesk Revit applications in increasing work productivity: A case study of the construction of the Al-Multazam Islamic Boarding School building, Kuningan. https://jws.rivierapublishing.id/index.php/jws/article/view/705/1359  

Khemlani, L. (2004, March 22). Autodesk revit: Implementation in practice. https://www.aboutcivil.org/papers/autocad-Revit-Implementation-WP.pdf  

Sharma, P. (2024, August 7). Your guide to revit: Key features, applications, and benefits. Novatr Prev OX. https://www.novatr.com/blog/detailed-revit-guide  

Yuvita, R. L., &  Budiwirawan, A. (2024). Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of using ... https://journal.unnes.ac.id/nju/jtsp/article/viewFile/36613/13483  

Supporting

Thesis assertion: Autodesk Revit should be implemented in architecture, engineering and construction industries

Support #1: potential to increase project productivity through better communication

Results showing that Revit improved communication which results in better productivity.

Can work tgt simultaneously, provide e/o with feedback = better communication bet. Employees and clients ==> improved productivity.

Support #2: and accuracy.

Improved accuracy in calculations & find discrepancies

Results from the report.

Find errors early, cause can have human errors. Find them early then can improve accuracy = faster and lesser money wasted == improved productivity.

Against: the start-up costs might deter some companies from making the jump.

too high costs = burden some smaller companies ==>