Zero to CD in 90 Minutes with Revit - Part 90 - Learn BIM templates to save time

Sep 25, 2026

Zero to CD in 90 Minutes with Autodesk Revit (Class IT22325) outlines a fast, live workflow that moves from a blank file to a complete set of drawings, including schedules, details, analysis, systems, and sheets. The class focuses on creating a Revit template that automates routine tasks, extends BIM practice, and reduces billable time spent on repetitive work. It also covers building an architectural model and then adding MEP systems within the session.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

Key learning objectives

Who are we?

Stop repeating yourself

How can you save time in a BIM project?

Template-Make a Plan

Office Standards

Naming Conventions

Views and start strategies

Template Origin

Project Base Point

Grids/Reference Planes and Levels

True North/Project North and Units Snaps

Zero to CD in 90 Minutes with Autodesk Revit (Class IT22325) Tony Crawford Mechanical Engineer @RevitDork Brian Juge, AIA Architect @RevitJuge Join the conversation \#AU2016 Zero to CD in 90 Minutes with Revit In just 90 minutes, we will demonstrate that you can go from a blank file to a set of drawings- -with schedules, details, analysis, systems, sheets, and more. We will create an architectural model, and then add the MEP (mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing) systems to a model created live within this session. Key learning objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to: 􀀁 Learn how to create a template that does more routine tasks for you 􀀁 Learn how to engage the BIM process further than you have before 􀀁 Learn how to reduce billable time spent on repeatable tasks 􀀁 Learn how to focus on your design rather than on the software Who are we? Tony: 􀀁 􀀁 􀀁 Brian: 􀀁 􀀁 􀀁 Over 20 years as a Mechanical Engineer One of top Autodesk instructors on Revit MEP & Navisworks I pretend to know stuff Practicing for over 20 years, licensed architect in CO and CA Maintains his own private practice Smoke and Mirrors Who are we? CAD-1 - Founded by Structural Engineer in 1989; 27 Years in Business - Located in Denver, Colorado at our world-class training facilities - Leader in Regional Sales of Autodesk Software - Platinum Partner with Bluebeam; One of the Largest Resellers in the Nation - Licensed On-Staff Professionals with over 200 Combined Years Experience in AEC Stop repeating yourself. How can you save time in a BIM project? 􀀁 Anything that you might repeat in project after project should be added to your template. 􀀁 Do you always have sheets? Are they usually numbered the same? Then include them in your template. 􀀁 Do you always have a luminaire schedule? Door Schedule? Notes? Add them in your Revit template! 􀀁 Almost anything that you do repeatedly can be included in your project template. CAD vs. BIM Workload curve Move the curve! Images from Jared Banks, AIA, [shoegnome.com](shoegnome.com) Template-Make a Plan 􀀁 Office Standards 􀀁 Naming Conventions 􀀁 Views – Now is your chance to change things 􀀁 Start anywhere 􀀁 Use your last project Template Origin 􀀁 Define the Project Base Point 􀀁 Starting Grid/Reference Planes 􀀁 Define Levels (height 0’ -0” or 100’ – 0”) 􀀁 Set up True North and Project North 􀀁 Units Snaps

FAQs

What will the class help attendees do in 90 minutes?

Create a template and demonstrate going from a blank file to a set of drawings with schedules, details, analysis, systems, and sheets.

What are the key learning objectives of the class?

Create templates for routine tasks, engage the BIM process further, reduce billable time on repeatable work, and focus on design rather than software.

How does the class suggest saving time in BIM projects?

Add anything repeated across projects—such as sheets and schedules—into a reusable Revit project template.

Sep 25, 2026

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