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Implementing Autodesk Revit

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Implementing Autodesk Revit

Implementing Autodesk Revit, especially in firms transitioning from CAD or other platforms, can offer significant benefits, but failed implementations are unfortunately common.

Here's a quick checklist for a Revit implementation and a sample roadmap for a phased rollout. No matter how big or small your firm is, a well thought out plan, and strategic execution of that plan is an important step in success.


Revit Implementation Checklist

1. Strategic Planning

  • Executive buy-in secured
  • Defined business goals (e.g., faster documentation, clash detection, BIM coordination)
  • Scope of implementation (single team, department, whole firm)

2. Assessment

  • Current workflows documented
  • Staff skill levels assessed
  • Hardware and software audit completed
  • Project types prioritized for pilot

3. Infrastructure Setup

  • Workstations meet Revit specs
  • Network, storage, and backup systems prepared (especially for central model collaboration)
  • Autodesk licenses acquired and managed
  • Cloud collaboration strategy in place (e.g., BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud)

4. Standards and Templates

  • Revit template(s) created and tested
  • View templates, annotation styles, and naming conventions defined
  • Standard family library established
  • Project folder structures and model file naming rules in place
  • LOD standards established for each project phase

5. Training & Onboarding

  • Tiered training plan: beginners, advanced users, managers
  • BIM Coordinator or Manager assigned
  • Internal support documentation or wiki available
  • Mentorship program or "Revit champions" identified

6. Pilot Project

  • Pilot team identified
  • Pilot project selected (moderate complexity)
  • Kick-off meeting with all stakeholders
  • QA reviews at key phases (e.g., DD, CD)
  • Lessons learned documented

7. Full Rollout

  • Feedback from pilot incorporated
  • Broader teams trained
  • Projects gradually transitioned to Revit
  • Internal support (BIM helpdesk or peer review process) active

8. Ongoing Improvement

  • Regular BIM standards updates
  • Post-mortems or project reviews
  • BIM leadership committee formed
  • Explore integrations with other software (e.g., Enscape, Dynamo, Bluebeam)

🚦 Phased Revit Rollout Roadmap

Phase

Timeline

Key Activities

Phase 1: Planning

Weeks 1–2

Define goals, assess skills/infrastructure, assign BIM Manager

Phase 2: Preparation

Weeks 3–5

Develop standards, create templates, build family library

Phase 3: Training

Weeks 6–8

Begin targeted training for pilot team and BIM champions

Phase 4: Pilot Project

Weeks 9–16

Launch pilot project, monitor closely, adjust workflows

Phase 5: Review

Week 17

Evaluate pilot, gather lessons learned, revise standards and training

Phase 6: Expansion

Weeks 18–24

Begin training wider teams, expand to new projects, build internal support network

Phase 7: Optimization

Ongoing (Months 6+)

Introduce automation, custom scripting, model QA tools, and advanced BIM uses

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