Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT

Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT

 

Q1)    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

 

AIM : Use the shortcut keys in Revit

 

Introduction: following are the shortcut key of revit 

           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 (VG)
           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)

 

Procedure: 

for a. Using 3D model create a section box(BX) 

step 1 : open 3D view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with 3D view

        

 

step 2 : by using BX command for section box 

            selct any part or sny section from section view for that u draw section box 

            

         and press BX for section box

         section box will apear 

        

 

 

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

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : by using CS command for similar window doors 

            select door or window which want to craete similar one 

           

         and press CS for similar 

         and press where we want  

       

 

            

 

 

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

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : by using TL command for reduced thickness of line 

            select thin line from plan view  

           

         and press TL for reduced thickness of line showing in plan 

         immidietly result is appear 

   

       

 

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

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : by using VG command for override setting for floor 

            press VG command for vigibility graphic

 

           

         select floor option from visibility option 

         and click on them 

         

    

           and click on patter option 

           and choose colour and patter for floor and press ok 

          

        

         then it will be appear on floor plan 

        

 

 

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

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : press VR for view range option 

            after pressing VR option dialog box will apear 

            

  

        set the offset for plan 

        by changing number from dialog box 

        and press ok 

 

 

f. To select the previously selected items ( Ctrl< ) 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : by using ctrl< key reselect previous select item 

            first we select chair and table from floor plan  

           

 

        and again unselect it by clicking outside of selcted item 

         

       

  

     then we press ctrl < for reselctin previous selected item 

     reseect is done without cursor 

           

 

 

 g. To add annotations to the model views (DI) 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : press DI command for annotation 

            when we press DI command rebon will change like that 

           

           then slelect linear option from that 

           and select the line we want to dimensioned 

           

 

 

h. To bring the model elements in line ( AL ) 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : for align the one element to other use AL command 

            first draw one small floor by using floor command 

            and draw rectangle floor near the floor plan 

           

 

              select small floor for aling to big floor 

              so slecet first small floor 

         

           and press AL option 

           and select intersect edge 

           then select big floor edge for align 

           

 

 

i. To rotate the model elements ( RO ) 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : rotate any object by using RO command 

            selct any one componet which we want to rotate 

            like that 

 

           

  

         then press RO command 

        and set refrence axis and rotational axis with angle 

        now our object is rotated 

        

 

j. To move an object to another location ( MV ) 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : move any object by using MV command 

            selct any one componet which we want to move

            like that 

 

           

 

      then press MV command for move object 

      and move using cursor drging 

      and click where we move 

     

 

 

k. To copy a model element ( CO ) 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : copy any object by using CO command 

            selct any one componet which we want to copy 

            like that 

 

           

 

      then press CO command for move object 

      and copy where we want using cursor 

      drag cursor and right click 

      

 

 

l. To mirror an element about an axis ( MM )

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : Mirror any object by using MM command 

            selct any one componet which we want to mirror 

            like that 

 

           

 

      then press MM command for mirror object 

      and mirror where we want using cursor 

      drag cursor and right click 

       with refrence to any one axis of object 

     

 

 

m. To create an array of model elements ( AR ) 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : Array any object by using AR command 

            selct any one componet which we want to ARRAY 

            like that 

 

           

 

      then press AR command for Array object 

      the ribbon will change 

      

     then press number how much arrey we want 

     suppose we press 5nos 

     and give direction by cursor 

    

 

 

Result: by using shortcut key in revit we do various task in short key way 

           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 (VG)
           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: Using Revit and the project used from week 6 to 8 prepare a schedule

 

Introduction: schedule gives tabular form, of details estimation of material 

 

Procedure: 

   a. Walls

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : go to view tab from menu bar 

            then click on schedule option from view tab 

            

         and click on schedule property option 

         and press ok on new schedule tab 

        

    

            then schedule property window will open 

           

 

          then fields schedule from available fields option 

         by clicking and draging cursor 

         like cost,volume,length, quanity etc 

         

       

       and press ok, then the schedule is prepared on screen 

      you can also check from schedule < property browser 

       

 

 

   c. window  

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : go to view tab from menu bar 

            then click on schedule option from view tab 

            

         and click on schedule property option 

         select window from multi category schedule 

         and press ok on new schedule tab 

        

    

            then schedule property window will open 

           

 

          then fields schedule from available fields option 

         by clicking and draging cursor 

         like cost,volume,length, quanity etc 

       

       

       and press ok, then the schedule is prepared on screen 

      you can also check from schedule < property browser 

     

 

 

 

  b. doors 

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : go to view tab from menu bar 

            then click on schedule option from view tab 

            

         and click on schedule property option 

         select door from multi category schedule 

         and press ok on new schedule tab 

        

    

            then schedule property window will open 

         

 

          then fields schedule from available fields option 

         by clicking and draging cursor 

         like cost,volume,length, quanity etc 

       

       

       and press ok, then the schedule is prepared on screen 

      you can also check from schedule < property browser 

     

 

 

 

d. Material – Concrete/Wood

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : go to view tab from menu bar 

            then click on schedule option from view tab 

            

         and click on schedule property option 

         select floor material from multi category schedule 

         and press ok on new schedule tab 

        

    

            then schedule property window will open 

         

 

          then fields schedule from available fields option 

         by clicking and draging cursor 

         like cost,volume,length, quanity etc 

       

       

       and press ok, then the schedule is prepared on screen 

      you can also check from schedule < property browser 

     

 

Result : we create a schedule for various material using schedule property option 

            

 

 

 

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: 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

 

Introduction: room tag helps to determine the diffrent rooms by taging indivisually on that basis we determined area and volume of room 

 

Procedure:

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : add approprite tag to rooms 

            tag each room by room tag option under annotation tab 

            

 

step 3 : go to view tab from menu bar 

            then click on schedule option from view tab 

            

         and click on schedule property option 

         select room from multi category schedule 

         and press ok on new schedule tab 

        

    

            then schedule property window will open 

         

 

         then fields schedule from available fields option 

         by clicking and draging cursor 

         like area,number,count and volume etc 

       

       

       and press ok, then the schedule is prepared on screen 

      you can also check from schedule < property browser 

     

 

Result: rooms area volume, area and number,count schedule prepare successfully 

            

    

 

 

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: Using the same schedule using the unit cost rate for materials available in the internet, prepare total cost of materials used in the project

 

Introduction: material takeoff is helpfull for calculating total cost by product of cost and volume of material 

 

Procedure: 

a. Total Cost of Materials

step 1 : open floor plan view 

            open a revit software 

            and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

            with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : set cost of indivisual material 

            select a perticular material which we want to set the cost 

            take a example of door, we select door from floor plan view 

            

       

             then click on edit type from property 

             

            that type of window will open then scroll down for cost option

           and put approprite cost value and then apply and press ok 

           

           our cost will update for door 

           do same thing for window, floor, wall,table and chairs 

 

b. Individual Material Take off

step 1 : open floor plan view 

        open a revit software 

        and open architecture any old existing plan from file 

        with floor plan 

       

 

step 2 : go to view tab from menu bar 

            then click on schedule option from view tab 

            

         and click on material take off option 

         select door from multi category schedule 

         and press ok on new schedule tab 

       

    

            then material takeoff property window will open 

            then choose the parameter like cost,count,number,family and type 

         

         and press ok our material take off shedule is ready 

         

         then add column from insert column option for total cost as assembly code column ( dumy column ) 

         

         then add formula from calculate option showing on ribbon 

         and give name as total cost 

        and give formula cost*material volume 

        press ok 

        

        after press ok our schedule with total cost is ready 

        \

       do same process for all elements 

 

 Result: our take off material with total cost is done successfully 

              

 

 

 

Q5) 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: 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

 

solution:

  a. How to decide framings for a structure using Dynamo ?

step 1) we design module  

step 2) then by using code box  

step 3) we give input to coordinate according to design  

step 4) code box gives input to line or curve which required 

 

 

  b. If there is no water coming from the pipes

step 1) Check the pipe connection 

step 2) check the water supply 

step 3) check for any leaks

step 4) Fix the problem 

 

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

step 1) Explain the project to the client 

step 2) provide time for clint to decide 

step 2)

         A) If he accept to pay. continue with the project 

         B) If he refuse to pay. decline the project 

 

 

 

Q6) List the parameters associated with each model element
         a. Wall
         b. Floor
         c. Door
         d. Window
         e. Table
         f. Building

 

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

 

Solution: 

a. Wall

1) Construction 

    a) structure

    b) wrapping at inserts

    c) wrapping at ends 

   d) width 

   e) function 

 

2) Graphics 

    a) coarse scale fill patern

    b) coarse scale fill colour 

 

3) material and finishes

    a) Structural material 

 

4) Analytical Properties 

    a) heat transfer coefficient 

    b) thermal resistance 

    c) thermal mass 

    d) absorptance 

    e) roughpness

 

5) identify data  

 

b. Floor

1) Construction 

    a) function 

    b) wall closure

    c) construction type 

 

2) material and finishesh 

    a) door material 

    b) frame material 

 

3) Dimensions

    a) thichness 

    b) height 

    c) trim project ext 

    d) trim project int

    e) trim width

 

4) Analytical Properties 

    a) analytic construction 

    b) visual light transmittance 

    c) solar heat gain coefficient 

    d) thermal resistance 

    e) heat transfer coefficient

 

5) identify data  

    a) keynote

    b) model 

    c) manufracturer

    d) type comments 

    e) URL

    f) Description 

    g) fire rating

    h) cost 

    i) type mark

    j) omniclassnumber 

    k) URL

    l) assembly Description 

 

6) IFC parameter

     Operation 

 

c. door 

1) Construction 

    a) function 

    b) wall closure

    c) construction type 

 

2) material and finishesh 

    a) door material 

    b) frame material 

 

3) Dimensions

    a) thichness 

    b) height 

    c) trim project ext 

    d) trim project int

    e) trim width

 

4) Analytical Properties 

    a) analytic construction 

    b) visual light transmittance 

    c) solar heat gain coefficient 

    d) thermal resistance 

    e) heat transfer coefficient

 

5) identify data  

    a) keynote

    b) model 

    c) manufracturer

    d) type comments 

    e) URL

    f) Description 

    g) fire rating

    h) cost 

    i) type mark

    j) omniclassnumber 

    k) URL

    l) assembly Description 

 

6) IFC parameter

     Operation 

 

d.window

1) Construction 

    a) wall closure

    b) construction type 

 

2) material and finishesh 

    a) frame exterior material 

    b) frame interio material 

    c) glass pane material 

    d) sach 

 

3) Dimensions

    a) thichness 

    b) height 

    c) trim project ext 

    d) rough width

    e) rough height

 

4) Analytical Properties 

    a) analytic construction 

    b) visual light transmittance 

    c) solar heat gain coefficient 

    d) thermal resistance 

    e) heat transfer coefficient

 

5) identify data  

    a) keynote

    b) model 

    c) manufracturer

    d) type comments 

    e) URL

    f) Description 

    g) fire rating

    h) cost 

    i) type mark

    j) omniclassnumber 

    k) URL

    l) assembly Description 

 

6) IFC parameter

     Operation 

 

 

e. table 

 

1) material and finishesh 

    a) body material

    b) handle/leg material 

    c) top material 

 

 

2) Dimensions

    a) thichness 

    b) height 

    c) leg height

    d) width

 

 

3) identify data  

    a) keynote

    b) model 

    c) manufracturer

    d) type comments 

    e) URL

    f) Description 

    g) fire rating

    h) cost 

    i) type mark

    j) omniclassnumber 

    k) URL

    l) assembly Description 

 

f. building 

1) Construction 

    a) wall closure

    b) construction type 

 

2) material and finishesh 

    a) frame exterior material 

    b) frame interio material 

    c) glass pane material 

    d) sach 

 

3) Dimensions

    a) thichness 

    b) height 

    c) trim project ext 

    d) rough width

    e) rough height

 

4) Analytical Properties 

    a) analytic construction 

    b) visual light transmittance 

    c) solar heat gain coefficient 

    d) thermal resistance 

    e) heat transfer coefficient

 

5) identify data  

    a) keynote

    b) model 

    c) manufracturer

    d) type comments 

    e) URL

    f) Description 

    g) fire rating

    h) cost 

    i) type mark

    j) omniclassnumber 

    k) URL

    l) assembly Description 

 

6) IFC parameter

     Operation