Revit openBIM

Are you ready to revolutionize your BIM workflow? Discover usBIM.revolution, the evolution of Revit® towards openBIM!

The advanced plugin that transforms Revit into a powerful openBIM tool, optimizing collaboration and efficiency in every phase of the project, execution, and building life. All the familiarity of your software and all the power of open formats!

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From Revit to IFC and back... Unlock Revit's potential with openBIM!

In the world of BIM design and management, working with Revit without openBIM functionalities can present several limitations: interoperability issues, difficulties in managing model changes, and inefficiencies in collaboration among different teams.

usBIM.revolution solves these problems by transforming Revit into a fully openBIM tool, significantly improving collaboration, efficiency, and the quality of your projects through the combination of using a closed BIM software like Revit and the power of openBIM standards.

With usBIM.revolution, you integrate Revit with the capabilities of usBIM and its applications for managing BIM processes in openBIM, so you have all the functions to manage the openBIM BIM process directly in the Autodesk authoring software.

The true power of usBIM.revolution lies in its ability to break down the barriers between Revit and the openBIM IFC format.

This plugin allows you to:

Export Revit models to IFC with precision and completeness;
Import your IFC file into Revit while maintaining any new class and property information;
Work directly on IFC files in the cloud, synchronizing changes in real-time;

This unprecedented interoperability allows you to fully leverage both the power of Revit and the flexibility of openBIM, optimizing your workflow and improving communication among all project stakeholders.

Revolutionary features for your workflow

Thanks to the synchronization of the Revit file with the openBIM IFC file on the usBIM cloud, usBIM.revolution creates a bridge between your familiar working environment and the world of openBIM.

Manage your models as you always have in Revit, but perform sharing, control, and validation processes with openBIM standards thanks to the integration directly within Revit of advanced functions such as:

Manual creation and management of classes and properties of IFC files;
Automated creation and control of the information requirements of IFC files with the IDS standard of buildingSmart International;
Automated creation, modification, and updating of entity properties of a BIM model in IFC format through the use of the bSDD Standard (buildingSmart Data Dictionary);
Automatic checks on IFC model information through code checking functionalities;
Interference analysis (hard clash and soft clash) on federated IFC models;
Integrated Issues Management between the IFC model in the cloud and the BIM model managed in the desktop software;
BIM object library and shared openBIM IFC in the cloud directly from your desktop working environment;
4D BIM planning functionalities on IFC files and federations;

usBIM.revolution is a completely free Revit plug-in in its basic functionality that allows you to create and manage classes and properties of IFC files.

Users can integrate with the basic functionalities of usBIM.revolution all the paid functionalities of usBIM by purchasing the apps and openBIM process functionalities they intend to implement directly in Revit.

Collaboration without boundaries

Imagine being able to effortlessly collaborate with colleagues working in Revit in your discipline or in other project disciplines (architecture, structures, systems, etc.) exchanging data in an open format for BIM process management with openBIM standards. With usBIM.revolution, this becomes a reality!

The plugin allows you to have the openBIM IFC model as the sole reference point on the usBIM cloud for the entire project team.

Thanks to the synchronization of the Revit file with the online IFC file, everyone can work in openBIM on the cloud model.

The Revit user can directly manage clash processes, code checking, issues management, etc. from their desktop software.

Whether you are working on a project or on the construction/maintenance of a building, you will always have access to the latest updated IFC file and information for model management directly in your BIM modeling software.

Seamless interoperability

Say goodbye to compatibility issues. usBIM.revolution leverages open standards like IFC, IDS, bSDD, etc. This means you can focus on design, letting the plugin handle maintaining data consistency between Revit and your IFC file in the federated cloud, which is verified, modified, etc..

The IFC file produced with Revit and exported to usBIM can undergo property modifications, interference checks, code checking, or data control through IDS or bSDD standards...

You see everything in Revit and can accordingly operate on your BIM model.

The advanced integration functions of usBIM.revolution

Management of information requirements for guaranteed accuracy and compliance

usBIM.revolution can integrate usBIM.IDS as a powerful tool for managing information requirements. With this functionality, you can:

Define and manage Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) from the IFC file in the cloud or directly from the Revit file in your software;
Create and use standard IDS files for modeling and validation;
Automatically verify the compliance of IFC models with the defined requirements;
Align IFC files in the cloud with those from Revit on your desktop according to the IFC standard.

This feature ensures that your Revit models always comply with the required standards, improving project quality and reducing the risk of errors.

When responding to clients who require IFC files with a specific information system defined through IDS, you can choose the data to include in the model directly from Revit and also perform information consistency checks with respect to the IDS file to be complied with.

Classifying classes and properties according to IDS standards, in addition to compliance with information requests, speeds up data entry into the IFC file compared to manual input.

Editing and updating IFC models with the bSDD standard directly from Revit

usBIM.bSDD also facilitates the creation, modification, and updating of element properties in an IFC model.

Through the synchronization of the Revit file with the IFC file in the cloud, you can assign classes and properties using bSDD and have the Revit file updated with values loaded from the bSI Dictionary.

With these functions, you can:

Access all information available on bSDD;
Select a classification from those available on bSDD;
Classify individual elements in the IFC file;
Guided editing of the properties provided by the classification for each element;
Highlight elements by classification type using specific tools and verify that they are all classified correctly.

Using usBIM.bSDD integrated with usBIM.revolution directly in Revit for element classification in a BIM model offers numerous advantages:

Standardization: use of internationally standardized classifications, improving data consistency and reliability;
Interoperability: facilitates data sharing and use among different team members working on the same projects, thanks to the use of open standards;
Efficiency: guided classification process that reduces the time required for data entry and validation. Classifying classes and properties according to bSDD standards speeds up data entry into the IFC file compared to manual input.
Flexibility: ability to create and customize dictionaries based on project-specific needs;
Data Quality: ensures that all information is accurate and up-to-date, improving the overall quality of the BIM model.

Advanced quality control to achieve perfection in every detail

The quality control module of usBIM.revolution through integration in Revit of usBIM.checker offers you:

Creation of custom BIM validation checklists;
Automatic checks on IFC model information;
Detailed reports on inconsistencies between requirements and actual data;
Integration and federation of data from different IFC files.

This feature ensures that your Revit models always comply with project standards and client requirements, reducing errors.

All consistency checks of your IFC file are visible directly in Revit where you can make changes to the file in a simple and familiar way.

lash detection to anticipate and proactively resolve conflicts

With the powerful clash detection tool, usBIM.revolution through integration in Revit of usBIM.clash allows you to:

Perform interference analysis on federated IFC models and immediately see the clash in Revit;
Identify both hard clashes and soft clashes accurately;
Create selection groups and filters for targeted analysis;
Generate detailed reports and view conflicts directly in the IFC model in the cloud and in the Revit IFC model.

This feature helps you prevent costly errors on-site, optimizing the interdisciplinary coordination process, offering Revit users a tool to immediately align BIM models with changes arising from conflicts managed with federations of IFC models in the cloud.

IFC identification and interference resolution directly in Revit

Clash detection management is a crucial component to ensure the success of any BIM project.

usBIM.revolution, through the integration of usBIM.resolver directly in Revit, facilitates this process by allowing you to identify and resolve interferences between different project elements with a few simple steps.

For example, if a physical interference emerges during clash detection in a federation of IFC files in the cloud, usBIM.revolution allows you to quickly identify the issue and turn it into a detailed and manageable scheduling card directly in Revit.

In Revit, we will have a view of the issue detected from the IFC model in the cloud and can manage changes in real-time with our authoring software.

Shared BIM library to enrich your projects consistently

With usBIM.library integrated in usBIM.revolution, you have access to a vast library of BIM objects directly from your Revit environment, or you can create shared object libraries with your team for each project.

Synchronizing the online IFC model and the Revit file allows aligning the two models for changes made online or on desktop.

This function allows you to:

Search and download BIM objects from a shared online library that is constantly updated;
Import objects in various formats and convert them to IFC;
Create and share your customized openBIM object library.

This integration allows you to easily enrich your Revit projects, saving time and improving the quality of your models.

Advanced 4D planning to visualize the schedule of your project directly in your Revit

usBIM.revolution implements powerful 4D planning functionalities within Revit through the integration of usBIM.gantt and the synchronization of the IFC file in the cloud with the Revit file on the desktop.

All timing information can be scheduled directly from Revit or the cloud and will always be aligned in both environments.

This feature allows you to:

Link openBIM IFC model objects to timeline activities;
Visually simulate the project's evolution over time;
Optimize the execution phase with resource management and on-site safety;
Monitor work progress.

With this functionality, you can anticipate potential issues, optimize construction times, and effectively communicate progress to clients and stakeholders.

What to know about usBIM.revolution

What are the advantages of using usBIM.revolution?

By adopting usBIM.revolution, you can enjoy numerous benefits:

Enhanced collaboration: work on a single IFC model in the cloud, eliminating conflicts and outdated versions;
Improved interoperability: seamlessly switch between Revit and IFC, maintaining all information;
Increased efficiency: integrate implementation and management of requirements in openBIM with IDS, bSDD, IFC standards, issues management, and 4D planning directly into your Revit workflow;
Higher quality: ensure compliance of your models with required standards and enrich them with information in open and readable formats for everyone;
Optimized communication: visualize and share the project's evolution over time, improving understanding among all stakeholders;
Unmatched flexibility: adapt your workflow to the specific needs of each project, from design to maintenance, following a fully managed openBIM workflow respectful of the working processes of different teams.

What are the disadvantages of using Revit without openBIM?

Using Revit without openBIM integration can have several disadvantages:

Limited interoperability: Revit, being proprietary software, may struggle to exchange data in open IFC format. This can lead to data loss or misinterpretations when converting models to standard formats like IFC;
Change management: without an openBIM system, every change must be manually updated in different files and platforms, increasing the risk of errors and delays;
Inefficient collaboration: The lack of a centralized and real-time updated model can cause misalignments between various design, construction, and maintenance teams.

How can usBIM.revolution improve my BIM workflow with Revit?

usBIM.revolution radically transforms your BIM workflow in Revit, taking it to a higher level of efficiency and collaboration. This powerful plugin directly integrates advanced openBIM functionalities into Revit, allowing you to:

Easily manage IFC files, creating and modifying classes and properties directly within the familiar Revit environment;
Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, thanks to the shared IFC model in the cloud synchronized with the Revit file in your software;
Perform automatic quality checks and detect clashes in real-time in your Revit from operations done on the IFC file in the cloud, anticipating and resolving issues before they become costly on-site;
Integrate 4D planning directly into your Revit workflow, optimizing timelines;
Access and share shared BIM object libraries with your team to enrich your projects with standardized and high-quality components.

With usBIM.revolution, you not only enhance your workflow but also open doors to smoother collaboration, more accurate design, and more efficient project management, all without leaving the familiar Revit environment.

What advantages does the openBIM approach of usBIM.revolution offer compared to traditional use of Revit?

The openBIM approach of usBIM.revolution offers substantial advantages compared to traditional use of Revit:

Enhanced collaboration: the centralized IFC model in the cloud synchronized with the Revit file in your desktop software allows all teams to work on always updated data, eliminating misunderstandings and reducing errors;
Compliance with standards: it integrates tools for managing Information Requirements (EIR) and automatically verifying compliance with project standards required by the client;

With usBIM.revolution, you not only overcome Revit limitations but also enter an open and collaborative BIM ecosystem that increases efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances the overall quality of your projects.

How can usBIM.revolution help me better manage changes and communications in the project?

usBIM.revolution revolutionizes change management and communication in your Revit project through:

Real-time synchronization: every change to the IFC file in the cloud is immediately reflected in Revit, ensuring that everyone always works on the most updated version of the project;
Advanced issue management: automatically transform detected issues into detailed scheduling cards, directly manageable in Revit;
Transparent tracking: visually monitor in your Revit the progress status of issue resolution, ensuring that nothing escapes the team's attention;
Simplified document sharing: easily attach all relevant documents to scheduling cards, providing a complete context for each issue.

With these features, usBIM.revolution simplifies change management and creates a more transparent and collaborative work environment. It improves communication among all stakeholders, reduces response times to issues, and ultimately helps deliver higher quality projects, respecting timelines and budgets.

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