Revit

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BIM for model-based building design

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Vanessa
Vanessa
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Structural and energy analyses in projects

Reviewed on 2024/09/22

I have done renderings and presentations for clients, making them feel comfortable with the...

I have done renderings and presentations for clients, making them feel comfortable with the proposed projects and building trust in what is being presented.

Pros

Revit is a tool I often use not only for 3D design but also for automatic documentation, making my work as efficient as possible, and I enjoy using it when creating projects.

Cons

I have nothing bad to say about Revit; it has been very useful for me when designing.

Amanda
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Revit is Awesome!

Reviewed on 2024/12/27

I have been an avid revit user for eight years and have never been disappointed. It is a fantastic...

I have been an avid revit user for eight years and have never been disappointed. It is a fantastic tool that has only gotten better and more functional over the years.

Pros

Revit is easy to use and has many different features allowing you to capture the entirety of the design you are trying to create, and make it realistic for construction.

Cons

Sometimes it is hard to break design barriers, it is very functional and that limits design work sometimes.

William
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

If I win the lottery

Reviewed on 2022/06/01

If I won the lottery I'd buy Revit and sell it to another competent company like ArchiCad or...

If I won the lottery I'd buy Revit and sell it to another competent company like ArchiCad or Sketchup.

Pros

It did the mundane relatively quickly like schedules and elevations.

Cons

Pathetic updates and implementation of necessary updates and features.

Alternatives Considered

ARCHICAD

Reasons for Choosing Revit

The industry is using this pathetic software because it's the only one large firms use.

Reasons for Switching to Revit

Practically had to.
Edwin
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Revit has no Competition

Reviewed on 2024/11/19

Very Happy with this Software. No other Softwares come close to Revit with the amount of functionali...

Very Happy with this Software. No other Softwares come close to Revit with the amount of functionality that it provides.

Pros

Revit is the best software when it comes to producing a full set of construction drawings. Revit works with 3D components so once you create a Model, you can acquire the plans, elevations and sections from that Model. It is a very convenient and user friendly software. Additionally there are plenty of useful plugins such as Enscape where you can produce high quality renderings.

Cons

Files can appear very large, typically at least 200mb. Fortunately there is a function where you may purge unwanted or unused items in the model.

mohamed
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  • Industry: Maritime
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Powerful BIM Tool with a Learning Curve

Reviewed on 2024/11/25

Revit delivers excellent design and documentation tools, making it invaluable for complex building...

Revit delivers excellent design and documentation tools, making it invaluable for complex building projects despite its initial learning challenges.

Pros

Advanced modeling capabilities, seamless collaboration, and strong integration with other Autodesk tools.

Cons

Steep learning curve and high subscription costs for smaller firms or independent users.

Ian
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Revit = BIM Sucess

Reviewed on 2024/08/30

Its cool, works well ~95% of the time but its also very complicated and can be challenging to...

Its cool, works well ~95% of the time but its also very complicated and can be challenging to problem solve when it does not work

Pros

Revit is the only option for large scale BIM at this point in the MEP design space

Cons

Revit can be really difficult to deal with at certain times depending on what you are trying to do

Ryan
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

MEP Workability

Reviewed on 2025/01/10

Helps in my job to design mechanical systems.

Helps in my job to design mechanical systems.

Pros

The ease of designing for mechanical systems and the integrated components.

Cons

There is a difficult learning curve and some of the commands are not straight forward.

Kasun
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best software for architectural design and modeling

Reviewed on 2024/12/05

Before move on to this software, I had to use several software's cocomplete a design. Now I only...

Before move on to this software, I had to use several software's cocomplete a design. Now I only need revit

Pros

My favorite and most using software for architectural designs. This facilitate to model the floor plans, elevations, 3d views and also renderings in a same time

Cons

I love this thin very much and no any unsatisfied tings

Abbey
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

High Level Renderings 2D and 3D

Reviewed on 2025/01/15

Great! Used in collaboration with architects on a project as the interior designers.

Great! Used in collaboration with architects on a project as the interior designers.

Pros

High detail level and amazing quality. I like how it creates a whole form and not just faces like other rendering products. Can easily go between 2D and 3D views.

Cons

It does take a while to learn because of the precision and amount of features.

Allie
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great for documentation

Reviewed on 2024/08/16

Pros

Collaboration and efficiency is super important in architecture

Cons

Revit it very limiting when it comes to organic creativity.

Vishal
Vishal
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

BIM with Automation

Reviewed on 2024/04/02

Pros

When it comes to repeatative task, its in integration with python, Grasshopper and dynamo is really very helpful.
Also we can automate complex task as well with revit automation.

Cons

There is no option for downgrade of revit file. I think, at least they should provide this option with limitations.

Mehran
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Not the only best, but one of the best

Reviewed on 2023/11/24

Pros

Interdisciplnary modeling and coordination

Cons

Not as userfriendly and easy to learn as ArchiCAD

joud
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

architect employe review

Reviewed on 2023/07/19

I believe that Revit is so far the best program out there. Everyone can use it even without going...

I believe that Revit is so far the best program out there. Everyone can use it even without going to courses or classes. It's at everyone's reach either they are designer's or not. It suits beginners and experts.

Pros

Revit is one of the easiest yet practical programs out there for architects and interior designers. Its very easy and we can say forward and straight to the point. having to draw either 2d's,3d's, details drawings, etc. is very doable even if you don't have a great experience with it. It helps you from the first year of collage until even working on you first job.

Cons

What i least like about Revit is the outcome of the final renders are not always with high quality even when you change the settings to the best, yet sometimes it turns out not as good as you need. The lighting and it's settings are as well a but complicated either the sun light settings or even the illumination of any lighting fixture you add.

Megan
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Revit is the way to go

Reviewed on 2024/06/18

Pros

Super easy to use. There are tons of BIMS out of there and are wonderful asset. The 3rd part 3D modeling software take your revit floor flan to the next level.

Cons

The newest update with its templates are cool but lead to some really weird and stupid issues.

Muzammil
Muzammil
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Catalyzing Architectural Excellence with a good integration with all aspects of Project life...

Reviewed on 2023/08/21

Pros

I like the Revit's ability to create parametric models, which means that changes made to one part of the model automatically update throughout the entire project

Cons

Performance Issues and Software Complexity. although Revit is been used by many users but Some users find Revit to have a relatively steep learning curve

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Revit for Civil Engineering

Reviewed on 2024/08/30

My experience with Revit is extensive and spans various aspects of its use in architecture,...

My experience with Revit is extensive and spans various aspects of its use in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects. Revit is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool that facilitates the creation of detailed 3D models, comprehensive documentation, and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Pros

The tools allow the Civil Engineer to draw the structural design and analyze the integrity of the proposed design.

Cons

The user interface of the tool is difficult for beginners to understand.

Gonzalo
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A complete experience with Revit: an important ally in learning and teaching civil engineering

Reviewed on 2023/09/05

When I was a student in the University where I work now, I used Revit for 1 year or more for my...

When I was a student in the University where I work now, I used Revit for 1 year or more for my learning, now I have had the opportunity to incorporate Revit in my civil engineering courses for my students and for my research papers. Thanks to this tool I have revolutionized the way I teach and learn to my students since they can now visualize and analyze projects more effectively and quickly, which improves their understanding and design skills. In short, Revit served my journey as a student and has paved the way for my students to graduate better prepared for the civil engineering industry.

Pros

The best thing I can highlight about Revit is that it made it very easy for me to create accurate three-dimensional models, which helps me as a teacher to teach and the students to better understand the concepts and develop practical design and construction skills. Another good point to consider is that it provides a real-time collaboration feature that promotes interactive and collaborative learning in the classroom both face-to-face and virtual.

Cons

The only negative thing to highlight about this tool is that it requires a computer with good or current characteristics to work correctly.

Jacob
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Revit works well for designing buildings

Reviewed on 2024/12/23

I liked it overall for designing buildings. With a bit more time, I think I would have become more...

I liked it overall for designing buildings. With a bit more time, I think I would have become more comfortable with how to use it.

Pros

It worked well for designing a house in my class.

Cons

It seemed like they could make it a bit more user friendly.

Emad
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The most pupular 3D Model

Reviewed on 2023/11/01

Revit is the best solution for professional users.

Revit is the best solution for professional users.

Pros

Revit is the first in 3D models, it includes all functions and features that are possible. and the resources are available on the Internet.

Cons

Revit has a high running cost from hardware to software, and there are restrictions on file type.

lionel
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

construction drawing

Reviewed on 2023/12/22

Pros

for me, this software is just perfect because it gives me a different experience from any other software I've ever used.

Cons

what I find a pity is that this software is very little known to the general public.

Michael
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Powerful Construction Software

Reviewed on 2023/08/09

This product helped greatly with our design and clash detection on projects. The software is...

This product helped greatly with our design and clash detection on projects. The software is innovative, and the future of construction design/management.

Pros

Revit has endless capabilities for construction management. From design to final punch list, its tools are helpful and useful each step of the way

Cons

There is a huge learning curve for using this product. This is to be expected with the large about of data and design being processed. There are probably some UI changes that could help with this.

Alternatives Considered

Bluebeam Revu
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Agrxis Review on Revit

Reviewed on 2023/05/13

My overall impression of Revit has been quite excellent. It is a really helpful tool for creating...

My overall impression of Revit has been quite excellent. It is a really helpful tool for creating and modeling building structures, in my experience as an architect. The software is simple to use and intuitive, making it simple to create 2D and 3D graphics. The program has an incredible array of features and capabilities that give the design process a great deal of flexibility.Having said that, there have been instances where I've thought some aspects were underdeveloped or challenging to utilize. For instance, I would like to see additional customization possibilities in some of the annotation tools. The program can also be fairly resource-intensive, which might affect how well it performs on PCs with less horsepower.Despite these minor drawbacks, I consider Revit to be a vital tool for my job and would strongly advise other architects and designers to do the same. I was able to develop more precise and thorough models of my projects with the aid of the program, which has greatly expedited many areas of the design process. Overall, I have had a great experience working with Revit.

Pros

Because Revit has such strong 3D modeling features, I really liked using it. I can make intricate building models with the software, and I can view them accurately and realistically. I also value having access to such a large collection of pre-made components and having the freedom to design my own unique elements.Additionally, Revit's collaboration tools are quite useful because they let numerous team members work on the same model at once and quickly communicate updates and changes. The excellent annotation capabilities in Revit make it simple to provide thorough annotations and dimensions in my drawings.Overall, Revit has exceeded my expectations, and I heartily endorse it to anyone working in the design or construction sectors who is searching for a robust and user-friendly 3D modeling program.

Cons

I have used Revit and have come across some features that I believe should be enhanced. For instance, I occasionally discover that the rendering capabilities are constrained and that it can be challenging to create my 3D models with the desired level of detail. Furthermore, although the software provides a variety of tools for annotations and documentation, I occasionally find these tools to be challenging to use successfully.

Sanjay
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Revit - BIM modeling tool

Reviewed on 2023/05/28

Overall Revit is 10/10 as software. Working with revit has increased the productivity of the...

Overall Revit is 10/10 as software. Working with revit has increased the productivity of the company.

Pros

Revit is very user friendly. They have a lot for tools which are a boon to a civil engineer. We basically use the structural side of it and its amazing. It is easy to import data from AutoCAD. 10 on 10 for the software.

Cons

The software needs a high end graphics card. Needs alot of focus. No more cons as I said its a boon to civil Engineering.

Darshan
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

3D Design Software

Reviewed on 2023/05/02

I am completely satisfied for my requirement with this software but we need to use plugins like...

I am completely satisfied for my requirement with this software but we need to use plugins like Enscape and twin motion.

Pros

The one the best feature which I suggest for everyone was 3D rendering availability when compared to SketchUp and all.

Cons

It takes time to export or import project sketch from 3D to 2D but even this also depends on system configuration as well.

Prince
Prince
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Architectural Design Ideas

Reviewed on 2023/04/06

Revit facilitates better collaboration between all stakeholders involved in a building project. The...

Revit facilitates better collaboration between all stakeholders involved in a building project. The use of it's visualization and rendering capabilities helps to understand the design intent and also communicate ideas more effectively.

Pros

Revit's ability to coordinate with other software programs through the use of BIM standards allows for better collaboration and communication among project stakeholders.

Cons

The complexity of the software's features requires significant time and effort to master.