Autodesk has just provided a BIM Deployment Plan that is similar to others I have seen but is very much worth the read.

Here is the link…  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=14652957&siteID=123112

The Autodesk BIM Deployment Plan offers tools and guidance for building industry professionals interested in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM). Tools offered in this resource provide a practical framework for AEC stakeholders, and can be used by individual organizations on specific projects. The BIM Deployment Plan includes:

• BIM support materials for owners, architects, engineers, and contractors
  Templates to streamline multi-discipline communications
  Recommendations for roles and responsibilities
  Best business process examples
  Software suggestions for an effective BIM environment

I just posted info about the Autodesk Simplified Upgrade Pricing change that is coming on my CADDManager blog.

You need to read up on this.

Ever forget one of those Keyboard Shortcuts

The extensive list of shortcuts can be daunting when you first start using Revit. Some of the commands are easy to remember, but others may not stick in your mind as easily.

I put together this list to help you get the most out of that keyboard you use every day.

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted alphabetically with location

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted alphabetically – Quick View

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted by where they appear on the interface

Revit Arch ShortCuts that appear on the Ribbon

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted by Tool Name

What is needed in the model from Plumbing?

My starting points:

• Piping including specialty gas, and equipment 2″ or greater. Smaller conduits, if in ganged runs, will be modeled. Pipes will be modeled to the outside diameter of the pipe or the pipe insulation, whichever is greater.
• Pipe slope will be incorporated in the model. Fittings and connections will not be modeled.
• All plumbing equipment will be modeled as generic forms to its overall height, width and depth.
• All valves and clean outs will be modeled as general shapes along with all access to valves/cleanouts.
• Any access zone requirements will be modeled.

More?  Less?  Let me know…

Electrical – what should they model? How about this as a starting point?

• Conduits 2″ or greater or, smaller conduits if in ganged runs.
• Ganged runs shall be modeled as a mass.
• Cable tray, access zones, and equipment to be included in the model.
• Light fixtures, locations and space requirements.
• Any access zones requirements will be modeled.
• Minimum clear space above electrical panels shall be modeled

Not enough? Too much?

I am not HVAC or Mechanical so this list may not reflect what people are doing, but I submit it as a starting point.

• All ducts and air handling equipment.
• Equipment will be modeled to its overall height, width and depth.
• Any piping associated with the mechanical equipment. 2” diameter and larger pipes will be modeled to the outside diameter of the pipe or pipe insulation (whichever is greater).
• Fittings and connections will not be modeled.
• Identify Minimum clear space with solid placeholder clearance object for: access issues, code issues, and/or construct-ability.

What do you think? More? Less?