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News Release from: Autodesk | Subject: Autodesk Revit Series
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 February 2006
Waring and Netts Invest in Autodesk
Revit Series
Predictions of significant rise in productivity during design phase
One of the most dynamic architects and design practices in the North East of England, Waring and Netts, has just invested in 28 seats of Autodesk Revit Series Clive Hunt, systems integration manager at the Newcastle-based practice says that the new software will enable architects to reach RIBA stage D and beyond many times faster than before
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 8 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Clive confirms that the intention is to eventually move the entire 100-person strong office over to the architectural design and documentation software.
Because Autodesk Revit Series contains both Autodesk Revit Building and AutoCAD, it enables users to plan a staged migration to 3D design according to workload, skills distribution and deadlines.
Clive has recently joined the practice and, having pioneered the solution in his previous company, part of his remit is to guide the move to Revit Series.
He states: "These predictions of an increase in productivity are not just a hope".
"I have seen Revit working and know this is achievable".
In Revit, every drawing sheet, every 2D and 3D view and every schedule is a direct presentation of information from the same underlying building database.
As the architect works on the design, Revit collects information about the project and co-ordinates this information across all other representations.
Its parametric change engine automatically revises every drawing and document when a single change or adjustment is made.
Waring and Netts works across many different sectors, including commercial, residential and healthcare.
Revit Series will first be used on projects in the education sector, meeting the need to produce many different design options in a short space of time, while adhering to strict guidelines regarding layouts and areas.
"Because drawings, schedules and presentations are created as a consequence of the model, rather than as an addition to it, the time saved can be used to design more creatively and provide a higher quality result".
"Also, because a 3D model of the finished building is much easier to understand than a 2D drawing, agreeing a design with contractors and clients alike becomes a smoother process and less open to misinterpretation," says Clive". Request a free brochure from Autodesk ...
""I am confident that Revit will help add significant value at all stages of our work.".
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