TomA Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Some consultants we are working with are going to take our detailed 2D stage D/E information, as well as our 3D Microstation and 3DS Max models, and produce their own thorough, detailed model from scratch in Revit. They are only going to model the building fabric, finishes and structure, but not M&E. It is an 1800 seat concert hall, with typical foyers, ancillary and service spaces for this size. How long should it take one competent Revit user to model this? Could more than one person work on it at once, and if so would this dramatically reduce the time? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewgriswold Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 How long should it take one competent Revit user to model this? Could more than one person work on it at once, and if so would this dramatically reduce the time? Regular work hours, one user, probably several weeks to a month. Two users, half the time. :^) Yes, two users can work on the same Revit file if Worksharing is enabled (google "Worksets" to fully understand this). This will centralize the Revit file and allow multiple users to work on local copies while synchronizing with the central every so often, exchanging changes and updates to the model. This is a really open-ended question, though, with lots of variables, but it seems like they're starting with adequate documentation. I'm not familiar with 3d Microstation files, but getting Max files exported and brought into Revit seems like a nightmare (the programs are designed to go Revit --> 3ds Max). They'll need 1/2 day to a full day just to figure out that workflow. If by 2d you mean DWG format then that should be a lot easier to work with in Revit. Like any project, build in some "contingency time"...roadblocks will come up. -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomA Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 That's about what I thought, and a lot less time than they are saying they would need! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar R Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Matt's right. However I wouldn't say that you get a 50% time reduction just by using worksharing.. Edited October 31, 2012 by Cesar R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewgriswold Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 However I wouldn't day that you get a 50% time reduction just by using worksharing.. Correct! I wasn't implying that worksharing magically reduces project timelines on its own, but allows multiple users to access the same Revit file simultaneously. I was only projecting (tongue-in-cheek) that two people get twice as much done. I've learned having a deskmate can actually reduce productivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar R Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I've learned having a deskmate can actually reduce productivity. YESS!! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omaradel Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 about 2 weeks i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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