Revit Architecture 2011: Core Concepts

This course covers the basics of Revit Architecture 2011, from schematic design through construction documentation. You will be introduced to the concepts of building information modeling (BIM) and the tools for parametric building design and documentation.

Objective: The objective of this course is to enable you to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings. This class focuses on basic tools that the majority of users will need to work with Revit Architecture.

Duration: 4 Days      Price: $1,395.00

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of drafting, design, or architecture design principles. Experience with Microsoft® Windows® Operating Systems.

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Revit Architecture 2010: Beyond the Basics

Covering a wide range of intermediate to advanced topics, this course builds on concepts introduced in the Core Concepts class. You’ll learn about site design, advanced modeling techniques, phasing and design options, advanced scheduling, and collaborating on a design.

Objective: The primary objective is to teach you the tools and advanced techniques available for creating complex designs, creating and customizing objects, and collaborating on designs.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Revit Architecture Core Concepts or equivalent experience using Revit Architecture. Architectural design, drafting, or engineering experience is highly recommended.

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Revit Architecture 2010: Advanced

This course builds upon Avatech’s Revit Architecture Core Concepts and Beyond the Basics classes. This class is focused on customizing and expanding the Revit Architecture tools you work with on a daily basis, including processes for creating custom families. It presents options for energy analysis, massing studies, and tools for visualizing designs.

Objective: In this advanced level class you will learn how to utilize the more complex and detailed features available in Revit Architecture.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Revit Architecture: Core Concepts and Revit Architecture: Beyond the Basics or equivalent experience. Architectural design, drafting, or engineering experience is highly recommended.

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Autodesk Revit: Multi-Discipline Project Coordination

This class is designed for people from any discipline in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry utilizing or managing information with Revit. You will learn to manage both 3D modeled and 2D CAD information from all disciplines. You will also discover the proper techniques for exporting CAD files from Revit, controlling the 0,0 position and layering system.

Objective: When completed you will have all of the basic information necessary to properly manage and coordinate projects in Revit.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Revit Core Concepts or equivalent experience and a firm understanding of the Revit user interface and basic modeling and editing tools.

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Revit Architecture: Core Concepts for Interiors

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of Revit Architecture focusing on the tools required for interior design. It also covers some advanced modeling techniques specifically related to Interior Design within Revit Architecture.

Objective: Upon completion of this course you will understand the core concepts of working with Revit Architecture for interior design modeling, how to work with the architect’s model and the basics of custom Family creation (for items such as furniture and casework).

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: Architectural design, drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended as is a working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Revit Architecture: Family Creation

Family creation provides you with an outlet to develop custom content ranging from furniture to customized door tags. Although the content will be more oriented to Revit Architecture, the concepts learned here can apply to Family creation in Revit MEP and Revit Structure.

Objective: This class covers how to create parametric Families in Revit that incorporate formulas, Family Parameters and Shared Parameters. By utilizing the topics covered in the class you will be able to create more dynamic family libraries that can increase productivity, standardization, and consistency.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Revit Architecture Core Concepts class or equivalent working experience and a firm understanding of the Revit user interface and basic modeling and editing tools.

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Revit MEP: Family Creation

3D mass elements, reference planes, family categories…parameters…connectors! Each company that uses Revit MEP should employ at least one person who understands these terms and is well versed in the art of creating Families. This class is designed for experienced Revit MEP users who are interested in or tasked with creating parametric content and will explore the power of Revit MEP and its ability to create content.

Objective: You will learn how to develop content that is fully functional for placement in your Revit MEP model. Basic knowledge on how to get started through advanced family creation techniques is covered, and all the tips and tricks you need to construct the Family the way you want it to function. You will learn methods for creating and testing both the graphical and data elements of MEP Families. This class also includes shared parameters, family nesting, and tips for standardizing custom content. From parameters and labels, custom connection, formulas and exporting, it’s all here.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Revit Core Concepts class or equivalent experience and a firm understanding of the Revit user interface and basic modeling and editing tools.

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Autodesk Revit: Template Creation

In this course, you will learn the proper techniques for creating and implementing a template in Revit.

Objective: When completed you will be able to create custom title blocks and annotation symbols as well as have a complete understanding of the basic settings, creating standards, customizing the browser organization, setting up default schedules and more.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Revit Core Concepts or equivalent working experience and a firm understanding of the Revit user interface and basic modeling and editing tools.

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Revit Architecture: Essential Basics

This class pulls the most critical objectives from our Revit Architecture Core Concepts class and condenses them into a time and cost effective one day course. We will review the essentials of BIM, Modeling, Annotation and Project Completion. This class is designed for architecture students and unemployed architecture professionals, who are looking to jump-start their Revit comprehension.

Objective: These objectives are the absolute, most vital information that one must learn to operate the software efficiently.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: No previous CAD experience necessary; however, architectural design, drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP is also recommended.

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Revit Architecture: Addition and Renovation Projects

Renovation and Addition projects can be very challenging in Revit Architecture if you do not know the right tools and how to use them. Topics covered include Design Options, Phasing, In Place Families, Advanced Compound Wall configurations and Documentation.

Objective: This course focuses on Design Options, Phasing, In Place Families, Advanced Compound Wall configurations, and Documentation as well as tips/tricks, and methodology of designing remodeled and renovation projects in Revit.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Revit Architecture Core Concepts or equivalent working experience and a firm understanding of the Revit user interface and basic modeling and editing tools.

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Autodesk Revit: Topography

The site tools inside Autodesk Revit provide you with the ability to develop comprehensive site documentation as well as realistic 3D models. While these are not Civil Engineering tools, they allow you to create, manage and manipulate the site to meet your specific needs.

Objective: This class covers the various ways you can create terrain, how to do cut and fill calculations, assign materials and how site pads can be used to control the site. The course also reviews how we can coordinate BIM models with the site. In addition, attention will be given on how Revit Architecture can work with AutoCAD data created by Civil Engineers.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Revit Core Concepts class or equivalent working experience and have a firm understanding of the Revit user interface and basic modeling and editing tools.

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AutoCAD Architecture 2010: Core Concepts

You’ll use AutoCAD® Architecture 2010 to complete drawings on a small commercial building. You’ll also learn how to create a complete construction document set and how to organize your drawings in the Project Navigator

Objective: After completing the class, you’ll know the recommended workflows and basic skills needed to create and modify 2D design and construction documents. You will be able to create design and construction drawings using AutoCAD Architecture 2010.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: Familiarity with AutoCAD 2010.

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AutoCAD Architecture 2009: Beyond the Basics

Learn how to customize walls, elevations, and sections, create massing studies and space studies, create object styles for wall, windows, doors, spaces, curtain walls, and several annotation objects, create custom content, setup project standards and customize layers and the display system.

Objective: After completion of this course you’ll understand how to work with advanced design tools, create massing studies or space studies, or to customize styles and settings in the AutoCAD Architecture environment.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: Able to add grids, fixtures, floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, walls, and stairs to a building model in AutoCAD Architecture. You should also have created output that includes different views, annotations, tables, and legends.

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Revit Structure 2010: Core Concepts

This class covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Revit® Structure 2010. You’ll be introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the tools for parametric design, analysis, and documentation. You’ll learn the core features of Autodesk Revit Structure, learn to use the 3D parametric design tools for creating and analyzing a project, and finish with construction documentation and design visualization. This class offers both imperial hands-on exercises representing real-world structural design scenarios.

Objective: After completing this course, you’ll understand the concepts of BIM and the tools for parametric design, analysis, and documentation using Autodesk Revit Structure.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: Structural engineering, drafting, or architectural design experience is highly recommended. No previous CAD experience is necessary. A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista or Microsoft® Windows® XP is required.

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Revit Structure 2009: Beyond the Basics

You’ll learn a wide range of advanced topics in Revit Structure, building on the concepts introduced in the Revit Structure Core Concepts course. Hands-on exercises teach you detailing and detail components, rebar, families, analytical analysis, as well as how to collaborate on a design with other professionals.

Objective: You’ll understand the powerful tools and advanced techniques for creating complex designs with Revit Structure 2009. After completing this course, you will be able to: Work with detailing and detail components, Describe rebar and families, Perform analytical analysis and Collaborate on a design with other professionals or team members using Revit Structure

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: This course is designed for experienced users of Revit Structure 2009.

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Revit MEP 2010: Mechanical Core Concepts

You’ll learn about Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the tools for parametric mechanical systems design and documentation. The three-day course begins with the fundamental features of Revit MEP and then progresses through schematic design, system analysis, and construction documentation before finishing with design visualization.

Objective: After completing this course, you will be able to: describe the benefits of BIM; use the fundamental features of Revit MEP; set up, import, and link projects use the parametric 3D design tools to design and analyze mechanical systems; create detailing and drafting views; collaborate with architects and engineers on projects; annotate and create project schedules; and create construction documents.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: A working knowledge of MEP engineering principles

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Revit MEP 2010: Electrical Core Concepts

You’ll learn about Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the tools for parametric electrical systems design and documentation. The two-day course begins with the fundamental features of Revit MEP and then progresses through schematic design, system analysis, and construction documentation before finishing with design visualization.

Objective: After completing this course, you will be able to: describe the benefits of BIM; use the fundamental features of Revit MEP; set up, import, and link projects; use the parametric 3D design tools to design and analyze electrical systems; create detailing and drafting views; collaborate with architects and engineers on projects; annotate and create project schedules; and create construction documents.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: A working knowledge of MEP engineering principles

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AutoCAD MEP: HVAC Core Concepts

You’ll learn how to determine energy requirements, add HVAC equipment, ductwork, and fittings, and create construction documents using AutoCAD MEP. The course addresses both imperial and metric systems.

Objective: After completing this course, you’ll be able to: determine energy requirements for engineering spaces, create and annotate schematic diagrams, design an HVAC system with single line ducts, ductwork, and fittings, size ductwork systems and create construction documents.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Prior AutoCAD experience is necessary. In addition, you should have a working knowledge of MEP engineering principles.

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AutoCAD MEP: Electrical Core Concepts

You’ll learn how to design, model, and make construction documents for electrical distribution systems used in commercial buildings. We’ll teach you how to design and draw electrical lighting and power systems and how to turn them into quality construction documents using AutoCAD MEP.

Objective: After completing this course, you’ll be able to: describe the electrical system design process and create a schematic diagram, add devices and panels to an electrical system plan, set system definitions, demand factors, and preferences, use the Circuit Manager, add electrical equipment, wiring, cable trays, and conduits to electrical drawings, add labels and annotation symbols and create schedules and publish electrical system layouts to Design Web Format™ (DWF).

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Prior AutoCAD experience is necessary. In addition, you should have a working knowledge of MEP engineering principles.

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AutoCAD MEP: Piping Core Concepts

Learn to use AutoCAD® MEP to design, model, and make construction documents for a piping system used in commercial, institutional, and waste water environments. We’ll cover how to lay out systems from schematic design to the design-development and project-construction documentation phases.

Objective: After completing this course, you’ll be able to: create, label, and modify a process flow diagram, create a piping model and define route preferences, place piping equipment, lay out pipes, fittings, and risers, lay out symbols, lines, and inline annotation in ISO mode and tag, schedule, and plot process flow diagrams and piping models.

Duration: 2 Day      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Prior AutoCAD experience is necessary. In addition, you should have a working knowledge of MEP engineering principles

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AutoCAD MEP: Plumbing Core Concepts

We’ll explore the features, tools, and techniques for creating and editing plumbing designs with AutoCAD MEP. Hands-on exercises teach you how to create 3D production drawings while designing in 2D.

Objective: After completing this course, you’ll be able to: create a 2D plumbing design, create construction documents and create a 3D plumbing design.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Prior AutoCAD experience is necessary. In addition, you should have a working knowledge of MEP engineering principles.

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Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2011

Learn how to use Autodesk Ecotect Analysis and Green Building Studio to visualize and compare solar, thermal, lighting, resource, acoustic, energy, water, and carbon analysis.

Objective: At the completion of this course you will understand the effective use of Ecotect Analysis’s comparative analysis tools to drive efficiency and amenity.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of drafting, design, architecture, sustainable design principles. Experience with Microsoft Windows operating system.

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