Revit

Pros

Revit is an all encompassing BIM modeling program. It is great for generating models for a project that also translates to rendering/animation/VR, plans, details, elevations, sections, schedules and sheets. There is so much you can do with Revit and so many add-ons that make this program the premier program for the AEC industry.

Cons

I do not like that you can not go back version of Revit, meaning if a project is started in 2024 year version, you can not open that model in 2023 year version.

Pros

It's an easy to learn platform with amazing capabilities for coworking on modeling a building (coordination is much better than autocad)

Cons

Lots of basic functionnalities that should be a given are really lacking (a real dark mode for instance or the ability to link drafting views)

Pros

Working without families, has few problems in piping connection especially (as mechanical). I think as from Architectural side few problems we have (such fix the model automatically for epsilon of errors), I create an add-ins using C# to fix this and find errors of an Architectural model or mechanical spaces.

Cons

The illogical behavior of some functions in families and contradictions, even in 3D presentation with thin metal sheets.

Pros

Collaboration, design tools, plug in abilities

Cons

Nothing really it simplifies design for me personally

Pros

Excellent for our 3D modling staff for production of structural steel shop drawings etc

Cons

Comparatively its a bit expensjve but it also is worth the costas it.produces very high quality results

Pros

1.Integrated Design
2.Parametric Components
3.3D Visualization
4.Documentation
5.Collaboration

Cons

1.Steep Learning Curve
2.Performance Issues
3.Cost wise
4.Customization Limitations
5.Interoperability

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.

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.

Pros

Best 3d drafting program, so easy to learn.

Cons

With additional features, it is more complex, just a steeper learning curve.

Pros

Amazing 3D drafting tools with built in trade tools

Cons

Very technical to use. Training is required.

Pros

Its features and solid layout. It shows that a lot of attention has been given to the development of the software.

Cons

It could be improved upon in the early sketch phase. Its complexity and feature sets also makes it less unobtrusive of the early design stages.

Pros

the ability to create our own families for our products and quickly produce drawings parametrically.Implementing has been a pretty easy process. But like a set of legos with many ways to assembly. We are always striving to best develop the best process and practices for long term use.

Cons

We wish Revit was a combination of Advanced Steel and Revit. Even thou this is not the best practice for this type of software, our new users are adjusting to new techniques and practices based on Revit and BIM modeling.

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Reasons for Switching to Revit

Pros

Revit provides a platform were different diciplines in contruction can work together simultaneously i.e an architect and an enigineer dont need to change softwares to wokr on rhe same project , everything all of then need is in the software .
2. Revit is morden, and provides all necesary tools for a morden architect, engineer or designer.
3. Of all BIM software , revit has the most support from different partners. it has the largest stick of assets on the market

Cons

1. its too bulky.
2. It has the stepest learning curve
3. the user interface is a mess, it still resembles ancient softwares like autocard. Archicad is more morden and easy to use compared to revit
4. the controls in the software are quite a work around

Pros

Revit gives engineers and architects with a variety of benefits. Because of how well it integrates with the BIM concept, many of these advantages are obtained.

Cons

Interior designers might experience frustration. This is because of the fact that Revit is not the most user-friendly program when it comes to working on building interiors from a different perspective.

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.

Pros

3D structure modeling is terrific!
I use Revit to draw a 3D model for building and other structures.

Cons

I have been using Revit for couple years and i had no problems with it.

Pros

Revit is so Cool to use once you loved the software.easy to integrate with other softwares like BIM modeling.

Cons

The some minor dislikes in revit, Its take much time in the rendering time and bug in the long time projects.

Pros

MEP features are outstanding, Management and analysis features are excellent. Added extensions

Cons

Might take quite a while to master, but once you grasp the relevant tools work proceeds smoothly

Pros

I like how easy it is to use and how convenient it makes my job

Cons

I've had it crash or freeze a few times which is frustrating when I'm trying to get something done.

Pros

As I think, this is the most popular BIM software in the worlds. As a civil engineer mainly worked with architectural designs, 3d modeling, scheduling etc. But other than that this software allows to do structural analysis, energy modeling, scheduling and costing etc. Anyway very useful and user friendly software for the people working in engineering practices.

Cons

Software is overall good. But it requires somewhat higher processing power for 3d renderings.

Pros

Make the coordination more easier during our work

Cons

the cost of the product. Another thing is that I think the usage of Revit is difficult for beginners

Pros

if you are looking for a software to connect your architects , civil engineers and mechanical engineers together this is the best software for you. if you work properly with the software it gives you the smalls detail you need , from wall sections to pluming and etc.

Cons

revit isn't user friendly software or in other words you need to take courses and classes to get a hang of it . revit isn't one of those software that you just open up and start to work with ! its a professional software and and it take a bit more effort than just installing it on your computer .

Pros

The abundance of options provided by Revit is incredibly beneficial and makes it simple to design complex structures.

Cons

Revit is far too expensive for professional use. The sole means to get a free complete version of Revit is for prospective students.

Pros

The ease of making plans in 3D is unparalleled and far superior to others. It is very easy to make 2D/3D plans and also apply finishes from the inbuilt library.

Cons

Some essential features such as the rendering fall behind and it feels very clunky and unusable, forcing us to rely on a 3rd party render software.

Pros

Revit is overwhelming but is a powerful tool for renovation designs. I used Revit to plan renovations for an inn in a three-story building that my parents own. The software's comprehensive features allow for quick and precise modeling, streamlining the design process. A

Cons

One drawback of Revit is its steep learning curve. The extensive range of tools and functionalities can be daunting for beginners, requiring patience and practice to become proficient.

Pros

Revit has many integrated features as a BIM software that makes difficult tasks on prior CAD software seem simple and finally attainable.

Cons

Where Revit is rich in feature based options and 'type based' sequencing, it can also feel too formulaic at times when needing to focus on the design side of a project.

Pros

The coordination of using Revit is wonderful. Using it between multiple disciplines can be extremely powerful. Mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, and plumbing coordination is very good.

Cons

If the libraries are not properly established or standards are not implemented it can be difficult to work in multiple models at once because of the variations.

Pros

The thing I love the best about Autodesk Revit is the cloud worksharing feature. This allows our team to all be on the same page and it saves us so much time.

Cons

There is a bit of a learning curve it you have never used Autodesk products before, but it is easy to train new employees on the features.

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.

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.

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.

Pros

Revit is the industry standard. For its original purpose, creating a Coordinated Drawing Set, I have not seen a better platform.

Cons

It's not an intuitive program. If you haven't learned the 'language' or Revit you can easily feel lost/frustrated.

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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.

Pros

Massive improvement over CAD. 3/D Clash detection feature.

Cons

Some confusion in learning availability of family choices

Pros

The ease at which a building design can be changed, multiple ideas and concepts can be explored.

Cons

There are some simple tasks in AutoCad that are made much more difficult in Revit. The ability to create tables by just adding the data yourself is very difficult. Schedules in general are tricky to set up

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

Pros

Revit is a system, and if set up properly, will meet a lot of needs. But a lot of additional plug ins and tools necessary.

Cons

Having used the program many years I know the quirks. There are a lot of them... Many simple things you'd think would be simple are not in that the way the program was built. Slow timeline for improvements.

Pros

Revit is the best and easiest tool to create parametric bim models when compared to the others. It has the shortest learning curve and the most tools available

Cons

It struggles when importing geometry from non revit formats even if it is coming from the same ecosystem (autocad). It also needs to improve the topography

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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

Pros

I am dedicated to the field of architectural visualization and revit is a useful tool when creating joint work processes with other people, you can obtain countless information. From 3D modeling to construction pricing.

Cons

Probably its price, Latin America is not yet a market prepared to pay large sums of money, but I understand that it is a program with a lot of technology and extremely useful, I truly believe that it is worth what it costs.

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.

Pros

Collaboration and efficiency is super important in architecture

Cons

Revit it very limiting when it comes to organic creativity.

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

Pros

I like how you can easily create a BIM model.

Cons

It’s missing a few features like for kitchen design

Pros

Standard and feature rich tool for floorplans and even designing!

Cons

High Cost and feature rich means steeper learning curve.

Pros

Interdisciplnary modeling and coordination

Cons

Not as userfriendly and easy to learn as ArchiCAD

Pros

Collaboration, ability to model a building, ability to handle large amount of data and provide tools for manipulating building elements.

Cons

Better rendering tools embedded inside the software.

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Reasons for Switching to Revit

Pros

What I like most about Revit is the ease of managing all the phases of a project, and how easy it is to make a modification

Cons

I don't like that it is so complex to learn how to use it correctly

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.

Pros

Not only visualizing the project in 3D, but also populating data to create takeoffs, 2D drawings, and much more.

Cons

On larger projects, models can become so data dense that the model(s) can become hard to work with.