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(OP)
I am a structural engineer at a full serivce architectural firm (arch, struct, mech, elec, interiors).  I have been in the work force for 14 years.  I am being "encouraged" to take a REVIT class that the company would pay for.  What are the opinions of other structural engineers?  Is this something good for my career?
 

RE: REVIT Training

I cannot speak for structural engineers, but Revit is a very good 3d modeling program for buildings.  It allows for quick and current cuts and 3d views to be generated.  It allows for quick interference checks and you can quickly go see where the interences are at.

Now that being said, make sure you take a class from a company whose trainers have some experience in layout of drawings.  

A lot of training comes from software oriented people who are deep on the Revit part, but not very deep on how to use it in our business.  You ask them a layout type question in regards to how to do it in Revit and they may not know the answer.

RE: REVIT Training

Since you work for a full service architectural firm, I highly recommend it.  Just make sure all of the departments will eventually use revit.  The problem with us, not all architects use revit.  So in your case, if everyone knows how to use it, it will save you time and money in the long run.

Never, but never question engineer's judgement

RE: REVIT Training

Take any free training you can.....Plus - it is good for PDH's - usually

It gets you out of the office and you may actually learn something..

RE: REVIT Training

Yes, definitely take the opportunity to learn it.  I think Revit has a long way to go till it's useful, but you should at least have the basics down if your company uses it.  Its a completely different way of thinking.

Please report back here how the course was because my firm hasn't found one worthwhile.  All have only showed us how to draw the basics, but not how to use it in a fully functioning multi discipline firm....worksharing, drawing efficiency, etc.

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I understand shat Revit can do or will be able to do.  My question is should engineers be taking a course on how to use Revit?  What good will knowing Revit be in advancing a structural engineer's career?

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(OP)
information about the class for those wanting to know....
the class is being offered by a local trade school.  Several architectural technicians have taken the course as well as a few architects.  The class revolves around doing a complete drawing package for a small one story building.  The class also focuses on using Revit in a multi discipline situation.  All in all the reviews of the class have been good, but additional training/learning is probably required for engineers (structural, mechanical, electrical).

RE: REVIT Training

How can learning something new be bad? Especially something that directly relates to your field of work? ESPECIALLY if the company is paying for it?

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RE: REVIT Training

ever been to QFD training?

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(OP)
I am surprised by the responses so far.  I may have to re-think my view.
I can see Revit's usefulness and I can understand needing to know how to use it.  But I think the intention of the company is that the engineers will use Revit to put projects together.  I see this as taking away from time needed to do actual design work on a project.   

RE: REVIT Training

I see where you're going with this, and you're in the minority if you're not performing any drafting work as a structural engineer.  That goes for Autocad or Revit.

Your thinking is correct though.  Revit will take away a SIGNIFICANT amount of time away from your design tasks....Much more than Autocad.  You need to make this very clear to your management and get a very defined course of action.  If they think it's as efficient as Autocad, they're in for a rude awakening.

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