BIM Collaboration in Revit
Learn how to set up Revit for team working. This short course covers the fundamentals of worksharing - creating central models, setting up worksets so team members don't clash, and managing ownership of model elements. You'll also learn the common mistakes people make when transitioning from CAD to BIM (like drawing in random model space) and how to avoid them.
- 50 minutes of premium content
- 5 step-by-step video lessons
- Future updates included
About this course
A focused 5-lesson course covering everything you need to know about working collaboratively in Revit. You'll learn why drawing off to the side in model space breaks BIM coordination, how to set up central models and worksets properly, and how to manage families when working with multiple team members.
This specialized BIM collaboration course transforms your understanding of team-based Revit workflows, teaching you to coordinate complex multidisciplinary projects through advanced work-sharing and central model management. You'll develop expertise in setting up and managing collaborative BIM environments that support architectural, structural, and MEP coordination.
The curriculum emphasizes practical implementation of BIM execution plans that align team capabilities with project goals and client requirements. You'll learn to establish protocols, standards, and workflows that maximize efficiency while maintaining model integrity and data quality across complex project teams.
Advanced coordination techniques include linking methodologies, conflict resolution strategies, and consultant coordination workflows that ensure seamless information exchange. The course covers work-set organization, central file optimization, and collaborative documentation strategies that support professional project delivery.
These collaborative skills position you to lead BIM implementation in contemporary architectural practice where team coordination directly impacts project success. The techniques learned apply to large commercial projects, institutional developments, and complex building types where sophisticated coordination capabilities can determine project outcomes.
What will you learn?
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This course will turn you into:
A worksharing setup specialist
Create and manage central models for simultaneous team working. Master synchronising, borrowing elements, and workset management.
A team workflow coordinator
Structure projects for effective collaboration. Avoid common pitfalls like working off to the side in model space and duplicating families.
A family management professional
Manage families from different sources without duplication issues. Keep shared models clean and consistent.
Syllabus
Why BIM changes everything about collaboration. In CAD, team members work on separate files - in Revit, everyone works on the same model. This lesson covers the principles of shared working and what that means for project structure.
The most common mistake CAD users make in Revit: drawing off to the side in model space. This works fine solo, but breaks coordination when you set up a central model. Learn why this habit causes problems and how to work properly within the project origin.
Setting up worksharing with a central model. Create a central file, understand how element ownership works (borrowing and relinquishing), and synchronise changes so everyone stays coordinated. Covers file management best practices for shared projects.
Worksets let team members claim ownership of specific model parts - one person on ground floor, another on first floor, someone else on the facade. Set up worksets logically, control visibility in views, and avoid the conflicts that slow projects down.
Families come from everywhere - your office library, manufacturer websites, BIMobject, random downloads. When multiple people load different versions of the same family, you get duplicates and inconsistencies. Learn to manage families properly in a shared model environment.
Meet your instructor
Radu Fulgheci
Architect
BDP
Hi, I'm Radu. I'm an architect with over ten years of experience using many architectural design and modelling applications, for both professional and academic purposes. Working on challenging, high-profile projects, and international competitions, I've continually sought ways to optimise my workflow, from single to multiple applications, in order to achieve the best results in the shortest time.
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