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BIM, CAD & Digital Design Studio

Practical BIM and digital design skills for AEC professionals — Revit modeling across Architecture, Structure, and MEP, multi-discipline coordination, clash detection, LOD frameworks, worksharing, Dynamo automation, and full project lifecycle workflows from schematic design through facility management.

Autodesk RevitBIM CoordinationClash DetectionLOD 100–500WorksharingDynamoMEP ModelingBIM 360
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BIM Tools

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BIM Execution Plan BuilderLIVE

Generate a complete BIM Execution Plan template — define project phases, discipline responsibilities, LOD matrix per element, naming conventions, workset structure, clash detection cycles, and deliverable formats. Export as a ready-to-submit BEP document.

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Revit Project Setup WizardLIVE

Interactive guided setup for new Revit projects — configure levels and grids, set up shared coordinates, assign project units (imperial vs metric), define worksets by discipline, and generate a project template checklist for Architecture, Structural, and MEP.

Levels & GridsWorksetsShared CoordinatesTemplates
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Clash Detection TrackerLIVE

Log, triage, and manage BIM clash detection issues by discipline pair (MEP vs Structure, Arch vs MEP), priority, status, and responsible party. Track resolution progress across coordination meetings and generate clash reports for BIM 360 / ACC workflows.

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LOD Matrix GeneratorLIVE

Build a Level of Development (LOD 100–500) matrix for your project — select element types by discipline, assign LOD requirements per project phase, and export a formatted matrix for BIM Execution Plans and owner deliverable specifications.

LOD 100–500BIM RequirementsPhasesExport
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Workset Structure PlannerLIVE

Generate a recommended workset structure for multi-user Revit projects by project type (office, healthcare, residential). Define worksets for Core & Shell, Interiors, Furniture, MEP by system, Structural, Views/Sheets, and Linked Models.

WorksharingRevitMulti-UserCentral Model
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Dynamo Script LibraryLIVE

Browse and learn ready-to-use Dynamo visual programming scripts for Revit — batch rename views and sheets, place elements from Excel data, auto-tag rooms, change multiple parameters at once, and generate complex parametric geometry.

DynamoVisual ProgrammingAutomationpyRevit
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Calculators

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BOMA Area CalculatorLIVE

Calculate gross floor area, usable area, and rentable area per BOMA standards. Input floor dimensions, core/service area deductions, and load factor to determine rentable area for leasing documents and area plans.

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Revit Family Performance EstimatorLIVE

Estimate the performance impact of loading Revit families — calculate approximate file size contribution by category (furniture, MEP equipment, structural), flag overly complex families, and get recommendations for lightweight alternatives.

Family ComplexityFile SizePerformanceRFA
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Room Finish Schedule GeneratorLIVE

Generate a Room Finish Schedule from room type and program inputs — assign floor, base, wall, and ceiling finishes with material codes, fire ratings, and moisture resistance notes per ASTM and IBC standards.

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BIM Coordination Meeting PlannerLIVE

Schedule and structure BIM coordination meetings — define frequency (weekly/bi-weekly), assign discipline leads, set clash detection deadlines, and auto-generate a meeting agenda template with Navisworks/BIM 360 action items.

CoordinationMeeting AgendaBIM 360Clash Cycles
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Revit Sheet Index GeneratorLIVE

Generate a complete AIA-standard drawing sheet index for any BIM project. Select disciplines (G/A/S/M/P/E/FP/T/C), set sheet counts, and get auto-numbered sheets with standard view type templates. Export CSV or copy to clipboard.

AIA StandardSheet NumberingDrawing IndexCSV Export
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BIM Implementation Cost EstimatorLIVE

Estimate the annual cost of BIM adoption for your AEC firm — Revit/ACC/Navisworks licenses, BIM Manager and coordinator labor, new staff training, and hardware. Per-project and per-seat breakdowns for business case presentations.

Revit LicensingBIM BudgetAEC FirmCost Analysis
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Knowledge Articles

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BIM vs. CAD: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for AEC Projects
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Autodesk Revit Basics: UI, File Types, and the Parametric Advantage
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How to Set Up a Revit Project: Levels, Grids, and Shared Coordinates
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Revit Wall, Floor & Roof Modeling: Assemblies, Joins, and Custom Types
10 min read
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Revit Worksharing: Central Models, Worksets, and Real-Time Multi-User Collaboration
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Linking Revit Models: Shared Coordinates, Copy/Monitor, and Coordination Review
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Clash Detection in BIM: Navisworks vs. Autodesk Construction Cloud Model Coordination
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MEP Modeling in Revit: HVAC Ductwork, Electrical Circuits, and Plumbing Systems
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Revit Families Explained: System, Loadable, and In-Place — When to Use Each
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Dynamo for Revit: Visual Programming and Workflow Automation for BIM
10 min read
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LOD 100 to 500: The Level of Development Framework in BIM Projects
7 min read
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Structural Modeling in Revit: Columns, Beams, Foundations, Rebar, and Analytical Models
10 min read
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Revit Documentation: Schedules, Sheets, Annotations, and Printing Construction Documents
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Revit Phasing and Design Options: Managing Existing, Demo, and New Construction
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BIM for Healthcare Facilities: Room Data Sheets, Medical Gas, and Multi-Discipline Coordination
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Revit vs AutoCAD: Which Should Engineers Learn in 2026?
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BIM & CAD Certification Prep

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Exam Prep Overview — BIM, CAD & Digital Design

BIM and digital design competence is demonstrated through Autodesk's ACP (Autodesk Certified Professional) program and the ISO 19650-aligned buildingSMART credentials. This overview covers the Revit ACP for Architectural Design, the BIM Manager ACP, and the ISO 19650 BIM Fundamentals credential — what each covers, who issues it, and how to prepare.

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Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit for Architectural Design — Practice Exam

Revit ACP prep: interface, building elements, families, documentation, phasing, and worksharing — the professional Revit credential.

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Autodesk Certified Professional: BIM Manager — Practice Exam

BIM Manager ACP prep: Revit templates, worksharing, families, coordinates, view filters, IFC/DWG export, Dynamo, and BEP quality control.

Autodesk ACPBIM ManagerRevit Admin
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buildingSMART Professional + ISO 19650 BIM Fundamentals — Practice Exam

ISO 19650 BIM Fundamentals prep: CDE workflows, BEP, LOIN, IFC open standards, COBie, clash detection, and BIM project roles.

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Revit & BIM Visual Guide
23 drawings · Interactive Reader

23 Revit drawings in one interactive reader — floor plans, 3D models, drawing sheets, use cases for residential/commercial/industrial projects, collaboration diagrams, and a full BIM lifecycle infographic.

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