Did you miss my presentation at BILTna in St. Louis this past August? Well, have no fear! In this 10-part blog series I will recap that presentation, adding in some additional information that I’ve learned since then. Glad to have you here! I LOVE SCHEDULES!! I love collecting data together, sorting it, filtering it, and …
Revit Schedule Series – Part 1 – Overview of Schedule Types Read More »
I am a huge fan of loadable components both 3D and 2D. So today, I’m going to take this post and talk about detail components (the 2D ones) inside Revit and why you should be using them. First of all, I am 100% a keynote person, and not just keynotes in general, but element and …
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You’ve been told to ALWAYS link a CAD file into Revit, never import and DEFINITELY never explode. This is how you keep CAD junk out of your Revit model, right? Turns out that the answer is yes…and no. While linking doesn’t bring in the layers and linetypes, I just discovered recently that it does bring …
In this final installment of the Model Manager Series, we will talk about the tasks associated with project milestones. It is very important to keep a record of deliverables and elements created at milestones. Your firm should have a set procedure on how to properly archive materials at key points in the life of a …
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Because the Model Manager is the central repository of the critical information regarding the Revit models, it makes sense that this person would also coordinate coordination, both internally and with outside consultants. In this post, we will talk about those tasks and key things to include. Internal BIM Meetings At the first Internal Team Meeting …
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The previous post in the series (Part 4), talks about the Model Manager’s weekly maintenance tasks. This post will explain other maintenance tasks that usually happen less frequently but are still important. I would recommend doing these tasks weekly if you can, but if not, at least monthly. Remove unnecessary links Frequency: As needed Time …
Model Manager Series Part 5: Model Maintenance – As Required Tasks Read More »
And now for the fun stuff – model maintenance! This is the main part of a Model Manager’s job and what they will spend most of their Model Management related hours focusing on. Once you go through these steps a few time, it will take less and less time because the model will be in …
Model Manager Series Part 4: Model Maintenance Weekly Tasks Read More »
In the third part of this series, we will start getting into the specifics of Revit, and the tools within the software that will aid in a successful project kick-off. General Project Information – Splash Page Your Revit template should include a startup page that contains information about the project, project team, and the Revit …
Model Manager Series – Part 3: Project Setup Tasks Read More »
In this installment of the series, I will go through the specific tasks associated with the planning of a project – everything that happens before the model starts. The Model Manager is integral to the management of the project as it relates to all aspects of BIM. To ensure a smooth start to a Revit project, …
Hopefully, you have all heard of a BIM Manager, but what about a Model Manager? In this 7-part series, I will dive into what a Model Manager does, why they are a vital project team role, and the specific tasks assigned to this position throughout the course of a project. This first post is an …