FAQ

  • What is BIM?
    • Building Information Modeling or BIM is the process of creating and managing building data on a project through the various stages of construction. The result of this process is a real time, three dimensional, digital representation of actual building parts and pieces.
  • What are the benefits of BIM?
    • The benefits of BIM are endless. Using BIM in the early stages of construction for coordination allows for increased productivity and improved constructability. Using BIM, contractors can easily locate constructability issues that could potentially stall projects or have heavy financial impacts. BIM can also be used as a facilities management tool after construction is complete by allowing the owner to receive a complete and accurate digital description and representation of every building feature.
  • What is Revit?
    • Revit is a modeling tool that allows users to design with elements and parametric modeling to create geometry with real world information. Revit allows users to deliver drawings, schedules, and details from a single model which reduces repetitive drafting tasks that other programs require. Due to this modeling workflow, most major architect and engineering firms produce drawings in Revit.
  • What is the difference between Revit and AutoCAD?
    • AutoCAD is a drafting software that creates basic geometry representing real world elements. Revit is a design software that creates intelligent 3d geometry containing real world information streamlining the BIM process.
  • How does using fabrication software in Revit benefit MEP subcontractors?
    • Using programs such as Sysque within Revit, allows the user to utilize the latest and most up to date BIM technology available to streamline the BIM process. With other non-Revit based programs, users have to re-model every element. By using Sysque to fabricate in Revit, users are able to build on the design models supplied by the design team to more effectively make the transition from design model to constructible model. By working within the original program, users are able to reduce the additional unnecessary steps that other modeling programs require, for the same end result.