Revit, BIM modeling, construction and construction contract law including cost estimation, AVA, HOAI
The course begins by teaching you how to use Revit confidently. You’ll work with 3D architectural components and learn how to create drawings and plans based on the 3D building model, as well as how to calculate areas. Furthermore, you will be introduced to BIM and CDE, with a focus on their applications and key functions. You will also gain a basic understanding of how to use Solibri and Dalux, as well as the BIM software Revit, including the management of BIM models and objects. In the next step, you’ll learn about construction contract law, general building code topics, legal regulations, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the profession. Finally, you’ll learn how to calculate costs according to DIN standards, the new HOAI, and the AVA (tendering, awarding, and billing) process using the Orca and SIRADOS programs.
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Certificates: Autodesk Revit" certificate
BIM Modeler Revit" certificate
Certificate "Construction and construction contract law"
Certificate "Cost calculation, AVA and HOAI in construction" -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 16 Weeks
Autodesk Revit
Basics, user interface, project start (approx. 1 day)
Basic BIM principles in Revit
Parametric building modeling
User interface, project browser
Creating and managing projects
Creating a building model - creating and modifying components (approx. 5 days)
Creating and modifying building components: Walls, ceilings, openings, component dependencies
Windows, doors, facades, component dependencies
Roofs - defining dependencies
Stairs and railings
Structural basics for coordination (modeling/basic terms: steel profiles and structural steel connections, reinforcement, parametric rebar cranking)
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in Revit (approx. 1 day)
Autodesk Assistant: AI/ML-supported search and product-related support
Generative design (variants/optimization)
Automation with Dynamo
View properties and design variants (approx. 2 days)
Working by storey, view disciplines, level of detail, visibility
Control of view properties
Variant display with design options
Labeling, dimensioning, documenting (approx. 2 days)
Rooms and areas, component lists
Dimensioning and labeling
2D detail construction
Advanced sheet parameters (scale, sheet size, title block)
Families (approx. 2 days)
System, project and external families
Family editor
Parameters, shared parameters and reference levels
Topography and existing buildings (approx. 1 day)
Terrain model, building base, sub-region, site plan
Import of survey data (dwg, dxf, csv)
Import and processing of point clouds and ReCap meshes for terrain and as-built surveys
Plan layout (approx. 1 day)
Creating plans, plan header
Placing content on the plan
PDF export, plot settings
Visualization (approx. 1 day)
Material, textures, light sources, position of the sun
Graphics options, camera, rendering of individual images, animation
Use of ReCap meshes for realistic environment visualization
Project work (approx. 4 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the results
BIM Modeler Revit
Fundamentals of BIM and CDE (approx. 1 day)
BIM Fundamentals, Benefits, and Use Cases
BIM Roles and Responsibilities (Manager, Coordinator, Modeler)
Open BIM, Closed BIM, and buildingSMART Standards (IFC, BCF, IDS, bSDD)
Common Data Environment (CDE) and an overview of cloud-based CDE platforms (Dalux Build/Field)
Levels of Information and Detail (LOD, LOG, LOI, LOIN)
Solibri and Dalux – Model Review, BCF Workflow, and CDE Coordination (approx. 1.5 days)
Merging IFC Models
Views, Sections, and Measurements
Rule-Based Model Review in Solibri
BCF workflow, reporting, and communication
Comparison of the applications of rule-based validation (Solibri) and cloud-based project coordination (Dalux)
Revit Basics for BIM Modeling (approx. 2 days)
User Interface, Project Structure, and Modeling Logic
Building and Structuring a BIM Building Model
Derivations and Analyses (Lists, Quantities, and Plans)
Collaboration and Coordination in Revit
AI-powered features in Revit (Autodesk AI Assistant and Generative Design)
Limitations and Quality Control of AI Results
BIM Objects and Parametrics in Revit (approx. 2 days)
Libraries, Families, Types, and Instances
Parameter Types (Project/Shared/Family)
Creating Parametric Families and Applying Them to the Model
Structure, Naming, and Parameter Logic
Information Management and OpenBIM (approx. 4 days)
IFC Fundamentals and Use Cases
IFC 4 and IFC 4.3 in the Revit Workflow
IFC Export and Import in Revit
Base Quantities and Export Options
Verification in BIM Viewer/Solibri/Dalux BIM Viewer
IFC Entities, Property Sets, and Attribute Mapping
IDS Fundamentals and Definition of Information Requirements
buildingSMART IFC Validation Services for Automated Model Validation
Coordination, Classification, and Collaboration (approx. 4.5 days)
Penetration Planning and Recess Coordination
Adaptive Components/Adaptive Families
Classification systems, project classifications, and IFC entities
Attribute Checking and Quality Assurance
Revit links and submodels
Update and Coordination Processes
Introduction to Visual Programming with Dynamo
Automation of Simple BIM Processes
Clash Detection, Analysis, and Documentation
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Construction and construction contract law
Construction Law and Public Procurement Law (approx. 5 days)
Public and Private Construction Law
Construction Planning Law (BauGB, BauNVO)
Building Code Law and Permitting Procedures
Real Estate, Land Registry, Building Encumbrances, and Easements
Building Energy Act and Sustainability Requirements
Fundamentals of German Public Procurement Law: GWB, VgV, UVgO, and VOB/A
Awarding of Construction and Planning Contracts
Types of Procurement, Bidder Qualifications, Award of Contract, Documentation, and Legal Remedies
Construction: Urban Planning, Building Construction, and Civil Engineering
AI in the Construction Industry
Handling, Application, and Legal Framework
Law Governing Contracts for Work and Construction (approx. 3 days)
Law Governing Contracts for Work and Services under the German Civil Code (BGB) (Sections 631 et seq.)
Special Provisions of Construction Contract Law (Section 650a et seq.)
Incorporation and Fundamentals of the VOB/B
BGB Construction Contract, VOB/B Contract, Special Provisions of the Consumer Construction Contract (Section 650i BGB) and the Real Estate Developer Contract (Section 650u BGB)
Architect and Engineer Contracts (Sections 650p et seq. of the BGB)
HOAI: Rights, Obligations, and Liability of Designers
Contractual Interfaces for Designers
Contract Drafting and Execution (approx. 5 days)
Formation and Hierarchy of Construction Contract Documents
Scope of Work, General Terms and Conditions, and Individual Agreements
Rights and Obligations of Parties Involved in Construction
Types of Contracts, Compensation Models, and Claims
Changes, clients’ rights to issue instructions, and adjustments to compensation
Acceptance, Rights in Case of Defects (Warranty), and Statutes of Limitations for Design and Construction Services
Termination of Design and Construction Contracts
Termination of VOB Construction Contracts
Handling of Disruptions, Obstructions, and Interruptions in Planning and Construction Processes
Change Order Management: Types, Contractors’ Entitlements, and VOB Provisions Governing Contractors’ Cost Estimation Bases
Settlement of the Construction Contract (approx. 4 days)
Measurements, quantity estimates, and verifiability
Interim and final invoices
Settlement in the Event of Termination
Excess quantities, shortfall quantities, and contract amendments
Due dates, payment terms, late payments, and cash discounts
Security for Payment (Sections 650e, 650f of the German Civil Code (BGB))
Claims for contractual penalties
Construction Claims Security Act
Project work (approx. 3 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Cost calculation, AVA and HOAI in the construction industry
Standards and regulations (approx. 1.5 days)
DIN 276-1 Costs in construction
DIN 277-1 Floor areas and room volumes
WoFlV Living space ordinance
Determination of areas and room contents (approx. 1 day)
Floor areas and room contents
Living space
Assignment of quantities and reference units
Cost calculation according to DIN 276 (approx. 1.5 days)
Scope of application
Structure of the cost breakdown
Cost determination
Cost estimation
Cost calculation
Cost estimate
Quantities and reference units
Cost statuses in the course of the project (performance and planning status-oriented)
Working with the BKI cost planner (approx. 2 days)
Presentation of a software-based solution
Basic functions of the BKI Cost Planner
Cost estimation and calculation with BKI reference objects
Plausibility checks
Print output and export options
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
VOB - Contract award and contract regulations for construction services (approx. 3 days)
VOB Part A - Awarding by public contracting authorities
Service description
Award procedure and award regulations
VOB Part C - General technical contract conditions for construction work
Trade-specific regulations for construction work
VOB Part B - General Terms of Contract
Special contractual conditions
Additional Technical Terms of Contract
Notice of obstruction and notification of concerns
Acceptance and invoicing
Claims for defects and limitation periods
Digital awarding and invoicing processes with SIRADOS and Orca AVA (approx. 4 days)
Presentation of a software-based solution
Project master data
Cost estimation/calculation
Cost breakdowns DIN 276 and STLB Bau
Tendering with service specifications
Digital request for quotation (GAEB)
Comparison of offers with price comparison lists
Contract awarding
Supplement management
Billing via measurement check and invoice approval
Digital quantity takeoff
Layout and print output
Data interfaces (import/export)
Cost transfer from the BKI cost planner
Orca AVA and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Overview HOAI (approx. 2 days)
Relationship between service profile, cost calculation and fee basis
Scope of application, structure and main contents of the HOAI
Fee assessment basis
Allocability of the cost calculation to the fee calculation
Assessment and allocation to fee zones
Basic services and special services
Services for several properties
Conversion and modernization surcharge
Final invoice
Architect's contract and liability law
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
Once you have completed the course, you will be able to use Autodesk Revit, the BIM software for architecture, quickly and confidently. You will create consistent 2D plans from the 3D building model, work parametrically, document close to standards and use evaluations (quantities/lists). You are also familiar with AI-supported workflows for support and automation.
After this course, you will also have extensive knowledge in the creation and maintenance of BIM building models. You will also know how to exchange data within BIM projects.
You are also familiar with the key provisions of construction contract law, the essential general topics in construction law, and the relevant legal regulations, and you can apply them with confidence.
After this course, you will also have an overview of the cost statements along the service phases (1-9) and have knowledge of cost determination according to DIN 276, the current HOAI and software-supported AVA (tendering, awarding and invoicing) of construction services with the programs Orca and SIRADOS.
The course is aimed at people with a degree in architecture and engineering, technicians, draughtsmen and technical draughtsmen as well as specialists from related industries with appropriate professional experience.
Revit Architecture is used in architecture and engineering firms of all sizes.
BIM modelers with knowledge of Revit are in high demand in planning projects and are sought after in construction and real estate companies as well as design offices of all sizes.
In addition, specialists with knowledge of construction and construction contract law find employment in architectural and engineering offices as well as in various companies in the construction industry. They are involved in the preparation of qualified building applications, the development and implementation of marketable utilization and development concepts as well as project supervision.
Additional knowledge of cost calculation, HOAI and AVA is essential in all phases of a project and increases your chances on the job market.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).