Summary & thesis draft #3 - Reader's response.
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 improve communications throughout the project lifecycle. 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 is because 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. 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. This results in better communication between clients and employees alike. 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.
Revit also enhances project accuracy, which contributes to increased productivity. The software allows multiple disciplines to work on the project. Findings from The Journal of World Science, Volume 3 on 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 in 2024 showed that using revit had improved accuracy of structural works in components like pile foundations, tie beams, beams, columns and floor slabs. The software helps structural engineers in the calculations of load analysis, architects are able to visualise their designs and investors are able to compute costs based on their projects. Since the various areas of expertise are working on Revit at the same time, Revit is able to find discrepancies between its calculations. This early error detection not only reduces human errors but also saves costs adjusting those errors. With efficient error checking in the calculations, companies will be seeing increased productivity through increased accuracy..
On the flip side, one problem with the Revit software is its high start up costs. Revit is a subscription-based licensing model starting at $3500 SGD per year, per person. (Autodesk, 2024). If an entire team is needed to use the programme, the company will have to fork out a few tens of thousands of dollars to use the programs. Some companies might want other add-ons to Revit such as Insights, Recap and 3Ds Max which increases costs. Furthermore, companies and firms need to invest into high quality and performance hardware to run revit. (R. Yuvita1, A. Budiwirawan, 2024). All these costs can add up to tens of thousands of dollars which might deviate others to other BIM softwares. However, feedback from a company of 300 employees reported that projects done with Revit were not only completed within half the time, but also with half budgeted staff and time. (Dr. Khemlani, 2004) This allows companies to take on more projects in less time and employees which increases profits. Despite the high start-up costs, Revit remains a worthwhile investment due to its long-term cost savings.
In conclusion, Revit is a BIM softwares for engineers, architects and construction professionals. With its features to increase productivity through improving communications and accuracy during a project’s lifecycle, Autodesk Revit should be the norm for the civil engineering industry.
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
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