Friday, March 28, 2025
Concrete Slab and Waterproofing (North Wing Pt 12)
Monday, March 24, 2025
Wrenches, Gadgets, & Hacks Podcast: Content Creation and Community Building
I was asked to join my friends Carl and John on the "Wrenches, Gadgets, and Hacks" podcast late last year ... and I never got to posted it here on the blog... Sorry, guys!
If you are into podcasts and want to hear and interesting chat about some of the "behind the scenes" thoughts and motivations that created "The Revit Kid", check out this episode.
"...In this episode of Wrenches Gadgets &Hacks, we dive into the world of content creation and community building with Jeff Pinheiro, also known as The Revit Kid. Jeff shares his journey, from starting a blog to amassing nearly one hundred thousand followers on his YouTube channel, "The Revit Kid." We explore the importance of creating valuable content, the role of social media, and how to build a supportive online community. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting out, Jeff's insights offer valuable lessons on leveraging technology to share knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals..."
Click here to listen to the episode now (or search on your favorite podcast listening app)....
Thanks again for inviting me on, Carl and John!!
Friday, March 21, 2025
Foundation Walls Complete and Anchor Bolts in Revit! (North Wing Pt 11)
On this episode of The North Wing project we have footings and foundation walls poured and complete! I also talk a little bit about some design changes, how I approached moving the building in Revit, and how I use Revit to coordinate the anchor bolts!
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Catch up on all 11 episodes to date...
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Excavation Begins… And We Hit Ledge! (North Wing Part 10)
Construction is officially underway on The North Wing—but we’ve already run into a classic New England challenge: ledge! In this episode, I walk you through the unique design and BIM-driven approach behind this project, while tackling the obstacles of excavating a rocky site.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Architect as Builder: Yes, You Can Do It Too! (The North Wing - PT 9) - Replay
Monday, December 16, 2024
Replay - Electrical Plans in Revit: Simple Tutorial for Architects (The North Wing - PT 8)
On this episode of BIM After Dark Live, we talked about creating electrical power and lighting plans in Revit for residential architects. I shared some tips and tricks, recommendations, and processes to help you create simple electrical plans for your next small-scale residential Revit project!
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
From Revit to Twinmotion ... in 34 Minutes !
No live stream this week! Instead, here is a little excerpt from a recent presentation I did for AIA Columbia (South Carolina)...
Special thanks to AIA Columbia for asking me present to them... and letting me record it to share with you all!
Friday, November 22, 2024
Plumbing the Primary Bath in Revit... in 3D! (The North Wing - PT 7) - Replay
Last night on BIM After Dark Live, we talked about modeling plumbing in Revit for residential architects. I showed how to get started modeling pipes, setting up views, and creating dynamic yet informative plumbing drawings for small-scale residential work.
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Friday, November 15, 2024
On this episode, we continued The North Wing by completing some construction documents in Revit... But, what I really wanted to show you was why you should STOP USING TEXT NOTES IN REVIT!!! You heard me... Now, tune in to the replay find out why and how!
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Residential Revit - Design Options (The North Wing - PT 5) - Replay
On this episode of BIM After Dark Live we looked at the Residential Revit project I am working on ("The North Wing") and I riffed a bit about design options in Revit... a powerful but underutilized function in Autodesk Revit.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Residential Revit - Modeling Structure (The North Wing - PT 4) - Replay
Monday, September 30, 2024
3 Options to Model Where Sheathing / Siding Overlap a Rim Board in Revit
In this Office Hour Session I riff on 3 options to modeling the detail where sheathing and siding overlap a rim board in residential Revit construction...
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Section Box Tips and Tricks in Revit + Only 1 Day Left!!!
In this Office Hour Session I riff on section boxes in Revit, share some short cuts, tips, and tricks! This is one of the more common questions I get asked when teaching Revit and using the "BX" shortcut... ;)
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