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Danial Bagherzadeh

Note: This course is full of real-world examples of modeling a reinforced concrete structure in Revit (LOD 400) with full construction details and execution-ready deliverables.

Have you ever struggled with modeling highly detailed concrete structures in Revit?

Do you want to create BIM parametric families for structural components that are reusable across multiple projects?

Would you like to master

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Note: This course is full of real-world examples of modeling a reinforced concrete structure in Revit (LOD 400) with full construction details and execution-ready deliverables.

Have you ever struggled with modeling highly detailed concrete structures in Revit?

Do you want to create BIM parametric families for structural components that are reusable across multiple projects?

Would you like to master

This course is designed to take you step by step through the entire process of modeling a 4-story residential building’s concrete structure, from site preparation and excavation to foundations, columns, beams, slabs, stairs, and elevator pits. Every detail, including reinforcement placement, spacers, formwork, shoring systems, and bar bending schedules, is covered to ensure your BIM model reflects real-world construction processes.

Course Overview:

  • Site preparation, foundation modeling, and excavation workflows, including advanced phasing techniques and preparation for LOD 400 detailing.

  • Column and beam modeling, reinforcement detailing, and creating parametric formwork families for reusable structural components.

  • Slab, joist, and stair modeling with detailed protective concrete covers and beam reinforcement.

  • Advanced modeling of concrete stairs, elevator shafts, and shoring systems, including detailed formwork and jack supports.

  • Generating construction documentation, quantity takeoffs, and bar bending schedules directly from the BIM model, and graphical project management techniques.

What You Will Learn:

  • Step-by-step LOD 400 concrete structure modeling in Revit

  • Creating parametric Revit families for spacers, formwork, and shoring systems

  • How to simulate real construction processes with accurate phasing and sequencing

  • Advanced reinforcement detailing for foundations, columns, beams, slabs, and stairs

  • Generating shop drawings, bar bending schedules, and quantity takeoffs directly from your BIM model

  • Building a reusable library of structural BIM families for future projects

  • Mastering professional BIM workflows to improve project efficiency and documentation quality

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to create highly detailed, execution-ready concrete BIM models in Revit, ready for any construction project, saving time and ensuring accuracy.

Plus: If you enroll in this course, you can ask me questions anytime, and I’ll guide you step by step to ensure your success.

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Learning objectives

  • How to model a reinforced concrete structure in revit (lod 400) from excavation to final detailing
  • Step-by-step workflow for foundation modeling, reinforcement detailing, and rebar placement
  • Creating formwork, scaffolding, and shoring systems with full construction sequencing (phasing)
  • Advanced bim modeling for structural engineering including slabs, beams, columns, stairs, and elevator shafts
  • Generating quantity takeoffs, bar bending schedules, and construction drawings directly from the bim modelodel
  • Developing custom parametric revit families (spacers, stirrups, formwork components, supports, etc.)
  • Techniques for graphic project management in revit for high-quality presentations and documentation
  • How to simulate real construction processes in revit with accurate formwork, reinforcement, and phasing

Syllabus

Introduction
Site Preparation & Excavation Modeling in Revit
Foundation Modeling – Structural Footings in Revit
Reinforcement Detailing for Foundation – Part 1 (Rebar Placement)
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Aims to clarify the concepts of BIM in a straightforward manner, making it accessible to those new to the topic. It's suitable for high school and undergraduate students seeking a clear and concise explanation of BIM fundamentals.
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