Revit Structure | Essentials - Buildings

Revit Structure | Essentials - Buildings is an intensive two-day private course, which can be delivered either virtually or in person, designed for professionals seeking to develop their skills in structural design and documentation using Revit. Led by a Certified Autodesk Instructor, this course provides a solid foundation in Revit’s core tools and workflows, enabling you to initiate and manage structural projects effectively.

During the course, you will explore Revit’s user interface and core functionalities, learning how to create and modify essential structural elements such as walls, slabs, columns, beams, foundations, and openings. You will develop practical skills in modelling stairs and railings, as well as in implementing basic steel connections to ensure structural integrity in your designs. Additionally, you will understand how to manage bracing and apply reinforcement detailing, ensuring compliance with industry standards. As you progress, you will gain confidence in generating construction documentation, including structural plans, sections, and elevations, to effectively communicate design intent to construction teams and stakeholders. You will also practise using essential documentation tools, including tags, legends, dimensions, and schedules, to organise and present project information in a clear and accessible format. These foundational skills will set the stage for the successful delivery of quality outputs across various building projects.

Upon completing the course, you will have developed the fundamental skills necessary to create precise construction drawings, manage key structural components, and apply industry-standard detailing techniques. This strong foundation will prepare you to take on more advanced structural design challenges and further expand your Revit knowledge.

During this course, you will explore the following topics:

• Module 1 – Introduction | Starting a Project | User Interface | Levels | Grids | Reference Planes: Discover how to navigate the Revit interface and set up structural projects effectively. Learn how to create levels and grids to provide the necessary framework for your designs. This module also covers reference planes and their role in organising geometry, ensuring accuracy throughout the project lifecycle. You will practise applying these elements to manage the overall layout and coordination of your structural model.
• Module 2 – Walls | Slabs | Foundations | Openings: Learn how to create and modify walls, slabs, and foundations, key components of structural designs. Understand how to incorporate openings in these elements, ensuring the structural integrity of your model. You will also practise placing these elements in your design and modifying them based on project requirements.
• Module 3 – Columns | Beams | Bracing: Explore the parametric capabilities of Revit to place columns, beams, and bracing in your model. Understand how these components interact with other structural elements. In this module, you will practise adjusting these elements to suit specific design needs, ensuring your model accurately reflects the structural framework.
• Module 4 – Steel Connections | Reinforcement: Learn how to implement steel connections to ensure the stability and integrity of your structural model. This module introduces the fundamentals of adding reinforcement and teaches you how to accurately document these elements within your project. You will practise applying reinforcement details to ensure your structural designs comply with industry standards.
• Module 5 – Stairs | Railings: Learn how to create and customise stairs and railings to complement your structural design. This module covers the adjustment of stair and railing properties, including height, tread, and riser dimensions. You will practise modifying these elements and aligning them with your design to meet both structural and building code requirements.
• Module 6 – Structural Plans | Sections | Elevations | Details: Discover how to produce structural plans, sections, and elevations using Revit’s documentation tools. Learn how to add and manage intricate design details to ensure your construction documents reflect the required specifications. You will practise developing these documents to ensure clarity and accuracy in presenting design information.
• Module 7 – Tags | Legends | Dimensions | Schedules: Explore the use of tags, legends, dimensions, and schedules to communicate important project information effectively. Learn how to organise and present structural details clearly within your construction documentation. During this module, you will practise using these core tools to streamline the presentation of structural elements in your projects.
• Module 8 – Sheets | Presentation Views | View Templates: Learn how to organise and present structural designs on sheets for final project documentation. Understand how to utilise view templates to standardise views and improve the efficiency of your design process. You will practise creating presentation views and using templates to streamline project workflows and ensure consistency across your documentation.

Before the course, you will receive a Course Pack containing training notes and/or files that need to be downloaded prior to joining the training.

Participants joining this course virtually will need:

• Revit '22 or higher, or Revit LT '22 or higher installed on their computer (required). We strongly recommend that participants join using the most recent version of the software. Please contact us if you need to purchase a software licence.
• The latest Zoom version installed on their computer (required).
• A stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps (required).
• A secondary screen to follow instructions shared by the course instructor during training, along with a mouse for easy software navigation (recommended).
• A headset to ensure clear communication with the instructor, and preferably a microphone and webcam for interactive conversations (recommended).

Participants joining this course in person will need:

• Revit '22 or higher, or Revit LT '22 or higher installed on their computer (required). We strongly recommend that participants join using the most recent version of the software. Please contact us if you need to purchase a software licence.
• A large computer screen, along with a keyboard and mouse for easy software navigation (recommended).

Additionally, the training venue should be equipped with:

• A projector setup or a large screen enabling the instructor to connect their laptop, facilitating attendee visibility of the instructor's screen (required).

To join the course, participants will need basic computer skills and a solid understanding of structural engineering concepts. No prior experience with Revit Structure is required, but exploring the user interface beforehand is recommended.

ARKANCE, an Authorized Autodesk Training Center, delivers high-quality training for Autodesk software users. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an official ARKANCE Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additionally, participants are encouraged to register their attendance with Autodesk Education to receive a Certificate of Completion from Autodesk. To obtain this certificate, participants must follow the steps provided in the confirmation email sent after registration and submit a post-training feedback survey within 60 days of completing the course.

Our private training sessions are offered at a flat rate per course and accommodate up to eight participants. Delivered on request, these courses can be conducted virtually or on-site at your venue.

The training can follow a standard agenda or be customised to align with your team’s specific workflows, existing templates, and project requirements. Please note that in-person training will incur additional travel costs, and pricing may vary for customised curriculums.

Please contact us to discuss organising this training for your team.