We provide BIM Object Creation Services across the USA and deliver accurate and parametric object in minimal file size, with Level of Detail (LOD) 100 to 500, and a higher degree of visual fidelity with the required file format (.RVT, .RTE & .IFC)
We have experience in developing and maintaining over 100,000 custom parametric and non-parametric BIM objects for all types of architectural, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and construction elements/components for clients across various sectors.
Our BIM Object Creation Services Include:
- Architectural Components
- Furniture Products
- Structural Elements
- Mechanical Equipment
- HVAC Equipment
- Electrical Equipment
- Plumbing Components
- Building Product Manufacturers
- Construction Product Manufacturers
Our BIM Object Creation Services include
Furniture | Foundation | Door | Window | Casework | Railing | Entourage | Ceiling | Stairs
HVAC | Pipe (Valve, Strainer, Hanger) | Duct Hanger | Air Terminal
Fan Coil Unit | Air Handling Unit | Diffusers, Registers, Grilles | Fire Damper | Fitting & Valve
Office | Living Room | Outdoor & Patio | Bathroom | Entertainment | Bedroom | Kitchen & Dining | Game Room
Switch & Socket | Distribution Board | Transformer | Fire Alarm Devices | Lighting Fixtures
Roofing | Flooring | Elevator | Doors | Paint | Finishes | Stone | Masonry | Siding | Walls | Windows | Stairs | Railings |Insulation | Landscape | Plastic | Metal | Glass | Wood & Timber | Concrete
Column | Steel Section | Connections – Mounting parts, Base plates, Gusset plates | Beam Section | Stiffener | Truss
Pump | Valve | Fittings | Pipes & fixtures | Fixtures (Urinals, Wash Basins, Water Closet) | Devices- (Measuring devices, Gauges)
CCTV | Valve | Communication, Data & Network | Computer & Servers | HVAC | Water Supply Products | Fire Detection & Alarm Systems | Fitness Equipment | Food Service | Audio Visual Systems | Integrated Panel Systems
Our Process of Revit BIM Object Creation
Create a new family file by selecting a .RFA (Revit family) file and a suitable family template.
Create Reference planes and Reference lines such as “Strong” or “Weak/No”
Set associated parameters, dimensions, & constraints to specify a parametric relationship
Select a reference plane, start generating geometry using the tools: Extrusion, Blend, Revolve, Sweep. Swept Blend and equivalent Void forms.
Lastly, flex the family to check if the parameters are working right and ensure it reacts the expected way.
Our Design Practices While Creating Custom Families
Through our best-known practices we address the 3 biggest concerns associated with Revit Family:
- Stability – Visually “falls apart” when switching between the Family Types.
- Dimensional accuracy – Incorrect dimensions such as length, width, height
- File size – Heavy file size impacts project performance and file exchange
- Lean family template – develop custom “lean” Revit family templates to reduce overall file size
- Product variations – create a family type catalog (.txt) if product has more than 5 variations otherwise build the Family Types directly into the Revit Family
- File size – create lightweight families from scratch
- LOD – include 3 levels of detail: Coarse (LOD 100-200), Medium (LOD 300) & Fine (LOD 400-500) in family components
- Test –
- Visibility test – test a family within a Revit Workset – configured project to verify visibility, project performance and coordination
- Dimensional test – make sure every Revit family is dimensionally “flexed”
- Standards – embed industry standard metadata –
- MasterFormat Title & Number, OmniClass Title & Number,
- Assembly Code/Uniformat Classification Code,
- LEED Credit / Recycled Content Parameters,
- ADA / Barrier Free Certifications, ANSI, UL. etc
