Revit Is Relatively New Technology

Revit is the newest and most technologically advanced BIM application, and it’s under constant
development. What began as a single tool for architects has expanded to include structural and
mechanical engineers. The evolution of the Revit software platform will continue. As with any new
technology, you’ll run into problems, get flustered, and no doubt pull out some hair. That said,
no other application on the market delivers the advantages of BIM as well as Revit does. Consider
this for a moment: Most other architectural products in today’s market are based on technology
that is 20+ years old, whereas Revit is a new technology that was designed from the ground up as
a BIM tool to specifically address the AEC industry. From its inception, Revit has had the goal of
improving design communication, coordination, and change management. It has a patented parametric
change engine that is unmatched in sophistication. It’s also the leading software package in
the international market. Revit is not the only BIM package out there, but we feel it offers the most
holistic approach.
As you complete more projects with Revit, you’ll begin to understand some of its advanced
functionality. In this book, we’ll delve into advanced concepts and guide you through some really
cool features. We’ll touch on the fact that Revit is now a technological platform that supports architectural,
structural, and mechanical disciplines. The fact that you can share a model with your
structural and mechanical, engineering, and plumbing (MEP) engineers is an exciting new prospect,
and one that will continue to drive changes in process.