Challenge

Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT

SSantosh Kumar15 Mar 2022

1) Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below

Ans -
a. Using 3D model create a section box

Shortcut Key - BX

b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout

Shourtcut key- CS

c. To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views

Shortcut Key- TL

d. To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view

Shortcut Key- VG

e. To increase the range of visibility in a plan view

Shortcut key- VR

f. To select the previously selected items

Shortcut key- Ctrl+<

g. To add annotations to the model views

Shortcut key- DI

h. To bring the model elements in line

Shortcut key- AL

i. To rotate the model elements

Shortcut key- RO

j. To move an object to another location

Shortcut Key- MV

k. To copy a model element

Shortcut key- CO

l. To mirror an element about an axis

Shortcut Key- MM

m. To create an array of model elements

Shortcut Key- AR

2) Using Revit and the project used from week 6 to 8 prepare a schedule for the following
a. Walls
b. Doors
c. Windows
d. Material – Concrete/Wood

Ans-

a. Walls -Go to view tab and schedules option chosse schedule/Quantity and select wall category then choose parameter or field like count,family ,type etc

b. Doors- Go to view tab and schedules option chosse schedule/Quantity and select Door category then choose parameter or field like count,family ,type etc

c. Windows- Go to view tab and schedules option chosse schedule/Quantity and select Window category then choose parameter or field like count,family ,type etc

d. Material – Concrete/Wood- Go to View tab and schedules option choose material takeoff option and select floor catagory and then choose parameter or field like count,family etc.

3) Using Revit Calculate area and volume of each room in the model with appropriate room tags applied to each room. Prepare a schedule report for area and volume of each room?

Ans- Go to Architectural tab and room option and tag room after then go to view tab and schedules option choose schedule/Quantity option and select room catagory and then choose parameter or field like area name Number,count etc.

4) Using the same schedule using the unit cost rate for materials available in the internet, prepare total cost of materials used in the project
a. Total Cost of Materials
b. Individual Material Take off

Ans- Go to view tab and schedules option chosse schedule/Quantity and select wall category then choose parameter or field like cost,naterial name , material volume , count, bottom width then ok after this insert column and insert Assembly code or any fields and change name as total cost and then go to formula option and select total cost and in formula enter then ok.

5) Using the concept of Visual Programming discussed in class, list a flowchart for the following scenario ?
Ans- a. How to decide framings for a structure using Dynamo