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

The shortcut keys for the given tasks are listed below.

a.	Using 3D model create a section box	= BX
b.	To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout	= CS
c.	To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views	= TL
d.	To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view	= EOD
e.	To increase the range of visibility in a plan view	= VR
f.	To select the previously selected items	= CTRL+<
g.	To add annotations to the model views	= DI
h.	To bring the model elements in line	= AL
i.	To rotate the model elements	= RO
j.	To move an object to another location	= MV
k.	To copy a model element	= CO
l.	To mirror an element about an axis	= MM
m.	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 prepare a schedule for the given elements using revit.

Procedure:

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the schedules option.

After selecting the schedules option the new tab will appears, as shown below.

Next we need to select the wall schedule and press ok, as shown below.

Next the schedule properties tab will be displayed, as shown below.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the wall schedule tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

After added all the scheduled fields the screen will show the schedule of the wall

If we change anything in the field click edit field

Add or remove any property as our wish

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the schedules option.

After selecting the schedules option the new tab will appears, as shown below.

Next we need to select the door schedule and press ok, as shown below.

Next the schedule properties tab will be displayed, as shown below.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the door schedule tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the schedules option.

After selecting the schedules option the new tab will appears, as shown below.

Next we need to select the window schedule and press ok, as shown below.

Next the schedule properties tab will be displayed, as shown below.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the window schedule tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the Material takeoff option.

After selecting the Material takeoff option the new tab will appears, as shown below.

Next we need to select the wall material and press ok, as shown below.

Next the Material takeoff properties tab will be displayed, as shown below.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the Wall Material takeoff tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

Result:

Prepared a schedule successfully for the given elements using revit.

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 prepare a schedule report for area and volume of each room in the model.

Procedure:

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the schedules option.

After selecting the schedules option the new tab will appears, as shown below.

Next we need to select the Room schedule and press ok, as shown below

Next the schedule properties tab will be displayed, as shown below.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the Room schedule tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

Result:

Prepared a schedule report successfully for area and volume of each room in the model.

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 prepare total cost of materials using the unit cost rate for materials available in the internet.

Procedure:

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the Material takeoff option.

After selecting the Material takeoff option the new tab will appears.

Next we need to select the door material and press ok..

Next the Material takeoff properties tab will be displayed.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the Door Material tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the Material takeoff option.

After selecting the Material takeoff option the new tab will appears.

Next we need to select the Wall material and press ok..

Next the Material takeoff properties tab will be displayed.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the Wall Material tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

First we have to open the revit project and go to the view tab and select the Material takeoff option.

After selecting the Material takeoff option the new tab will appears.

Next we need to select the Window material takeoff and press ok..

Next the Material takeoff properties tab will be displayed.

Next we need to select the scheduled fields in order and click ok.

Next the Window Material takeoff tab will be displayed, as shown in the below figure.

Result:

The total cost of materials has been prepared successfully using the unit cost rate for materials available in the internet.

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

Aim:

To list a flowchart for the given 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.

Procedure:

How to decide framings for a structure using Dynamo ?

If there is no water coming from the pipes.

If request for money from client has been declined for the project.

Result:

The flowcharts are successfully listed for the given scenario

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

Wall:

Type of wall

Length

Width

Thickness

Height

Material

cost

Floor:

Type of floor

Length

Width

Thickness

Height

Material

cost

Door

Type of Door

Length

width

Area

Height

Lintel Heigh

Height of sill Material

Windows

Length

Width

Windows

Area

Height

Lintel Height

Height of sill

Material

Table

Type of table

Purpose

Height

Length Width

Building

Type of building

Number of floors

Foundation type

Length

Width

Height

Material used

Loads of building

Location of the building