Revit for Formwork Modelling & Construction Planning
Bring formwork planning into BIM. Participants model slab, wall, beam and column formwork in Revit, build reusable families for panels, props and supports, check clashes with structural models, and produce formwork drawings, schedules and quantities.
At a glance
- 3 days
- 5 days · Extended practice
Who it's for
- Civil & structural engineers
- BIM technicians & drafters
- Site engineers & planners
- Professionals in concrete works & shop drawings
Learning objectives
- Use Revit for formwork planning
- Model slab, wall and column formwork in 3D
- Create reusable families for panels, props and supports
- Generate formwork drawings, schedules and quantities
Detailed content
- Formwork types and components
- Site considerations
- Revit structural refresher
- System families for basic formwork
- Concrete frame practice
- Parametric families: props, panels, clamps
- Scaffolding
- Nested families and shared parameters
- Clash detection with linked structural models
- Full slab formwork practice
- Formwork plans, sections and 3D
- Schedules and material take-off
- Export to DWG, PDF and IFC
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Formwork basics
- Modelling formwork
- Custom components
- Coordination
- Documentation
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Contract-clause review and claim-preparation case study
- Baseline schedule and cost-control exercise
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Claims and variation register
- Cost-control and progress report templates
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- FIDIC Red and Yellow Books (2017)
- AACE International recommended practices
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
Frequently asked questions
How long is Revit for Formwork Modelling & Construction Planning?
The program runs 3 days; other formats: 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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