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  • 1.  RE:Adoption of AutoDesk Revit

    Posted 12-16-2011 10:35 AM
    I'm a one person firm in the process of adopting Revit. Previously I was using ACA full time, but became fustrated with some of the modeling features. Now I'm fustrated with a few qualities of Revit but not enough to drive me away. In any case I'll be using both software for the foreseeable future.

    Yes the learning curve is steep. As a one hoarse operation, I have to build the down time into the business model. If/when I hire, the training of that person also has to also be built into the business model. Expecting that person to do the same as I did in their off hours can only lead to half baked solutions.

    Gone are the good old days when someone came out of school and could go throughout their career whit out having to relearn how to draw. Internal office processes and means of production are going to be retooled every 5 years. If I want to keep good & reliable people, I'm going to have to invest in them.

    Although I'm not as proficient as I need to be, Revit has already save me time on one project. The project involves the renovation of a warehouse built in the 1930's. There are basically two floors, but 8 different floor heights, 6 different T.O.C., and 6 different roof truss bearing heights.

    Being able to adjust a level and having all the different views, wall heights, and ect go along for the ride has been extremely beneficial. 

    Thanks,
    Rudy Beuc

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    Rudolph Beuc AIA
    Architect
    R. Beuc Architects
    Saint Louis MO
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