Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT

Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a Building using Revit.

1). Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below
a. Using 3D model create a section box
b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout
c. To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views
d. To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view
e. To increase the range of visibility in a plan view
f. To select the previously selected items
g. To add annotations to the model views
h. To bring the model elements in line
i. To rotate the model elements
j. To move an object to another location
k. To copy a model element
l. To mirror an element about an axis
m. To create an array of model elements

Answer: - The following are the shortcut keys in Revit:

• Using 3D model create a section box -BX
• To create similar doors & windows in a floor plan layout – CS
• To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views – TL
• To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view – EOD
• To increase the range of visibility in a plan view -VR
• To select the previously selected items – Ctrl + <
• To add annotations to the model views- DI
• To bring the model elements in line – AI
• To rotate the model elements – RO
• To move an object to another location – MV
• To copy a model element – CO/CC
• To mirror an element about an axis – MM
• To create an array of model elements -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

Aim: - To Create schedule using Revit.

Procedure: -

• From, the view tab, select the schedule option and select the quantities to view the properties of walls, doors, and windows as shown below.
• The Building layout plan, as shown below.

• Doors Schedule as shown below.

• Walls Schedule as shown below.

• Windows Schedule as shown below.

RESULT: The Created Buildings, Door, Walls and Windows Schedule is created.

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.

Aim: - To Calculate area and volume of each room.

Procedure: -

Step: -1

• From, the same quantities tab, rooms are selected.

Step: -2

• Area and volume of the rooms are calculated and are shown below.

RESULT:

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

Aim: - To Create schedule sheet to calculate the total cost.

Procedure: -

Step: -1

• Under the view tab, the material takeoff option is selected to obtain the material cost and material takeoff as shown below.
• Building 3D view as shown below.

• Walls Material Takeoff.

• Door Material Takeoff

5). Using the concept of Visual Programming discussed in class, list a flowchart for the following scenario
a. How to decide framings for a structure using Dynamo ?
b. If there is no water coming from the pipes
c. If request for money from client has been declined for the project

6). List the parameters associated with each model element
a. Wall
b. Floor
c. Door
d. Window
e. Table
f. Building

A). Wall: -

Type, Length, Width, Cost estimate, Thickness, Material used.

B). Floor: -

Type, Length, Width, Area, Volume, Cost estimate, Thickness.

C). Door: -

Height, Length, Width, Thickness, Material used.

D). Window: -

Height, Length, Width, Thickness, Material used.

E). Table: -

Height, Length, Width, Type of table, Material used, Purpose of use.

F). Building: -

Height, Length, Width, No of floors, Area of building, Set back area.