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Stefanov describes Revit in the following terms : It is an intelligent 3D model-based design set of tools that supports a modelling workflow , whereby deliverables such as drawings and schedules come directly from a single , unified model . Changes are automatically reflected in all views and bill of quantities schedules of the model , with adjacent or connected elements automatically updated to maintain established relationships .
“ We decided to incorporate Revit into our BIM offering as more and more architects are using Revit to generate building models . Furthermore , we had noticed that current HVAC Revit models lacked implementation of the full Revit potential and thus we decided to go deeper down that route ,” says Stefanov . “ I firmly believe that Revit stands for ‘ Revise it ’ because in our industry , one is constantly revising plans , not just during the design phase but during construction process , as well .
“ Therefore , when issuing tenders one doesn ’ t have to worry about the accuracy of the BoQ , as it cannot be manipulated ,” says Stefanov .
ODA Design would like to thank all the participants and the client for their contribution , commitment , patience and perseverance that lead to the successful completion of this demanding project . RACA
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Project manager , HVAC mechanical engineer and owner of ODA Design , Dusan Stefanov .
“ Performing heat load calculations was a mammoth task , as all the old as well as newly-built areas are fully integrated - but have completely different purposes .”
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