About AEODC

AEODC is a promising player in the global AEC industry providing Virtual Design & Construction services to our clients worldwide using BIM technology. Our team of architects and engineers, with a combined experience of more than 2 decades, is well-versed with the global industry standards and deliver quality projects to our clients located across the world.

Our operations are spread over United States, Canada and India with an expansion into the European market in the works.

How to Choose between Revit or ArchiCAD | The Best Software for BIM Modeling

BIM is a working methodology especially devised for the AEC industry to streamline its process and make it more efficient. BIM is not all about just the software, but the software is an integral part of that methodology for storing and accessing building information in 3D.

And since we are talking about BIM software, how can we miss the everlasting debate on Revit v/s ArchiCAD?

What is the difference between Revit and ArchiCAD? Which one is better than the other?
Is there a clear winner out of the two BIM giants?

Let’s find out.

The Story of the BIM Masters

Source:Scan2cad.com

If the competition were about what came first, ArchiCAD would have won by a clear margin. The quest started in 1982 when Hungarian software developer Gábor Bojár launched Graphisoft. Bojár had a team of mathematical modeling experts who did not have access to modern and efficient computers of the time. This motivated them to design the program for inexpensive personal computers.

Graphisoft launched ArchiCAD for Macintosh in 1987, which is now one of the most used BIM software in the AEC industry.

Revit didn’t even see the sun until a decade later. In a venture in 1997, Leonid Raiz and Irwin Jungries developed a platform that allows building professionals to design and document building information using parametric definitions.

Source: What Revit Wants

These parametric definitions are applied to the whole model. Any element change would also reflect on the corresponding elements immediately. In fact, it was the ease of making changes that inspired its name: “Revise-It” became “Revit”. In 2002, Autodesk bought the program.

Revit v/s ArchiCAD

Source: AEODC

When to use Revit or ArchiCAD

Source: AEODC

Who uses Revit? Who uses ArchiCAD?

Despite its late entry into the market, Revit has managed to make its way into the construction industry beyond design– with Revit Architecture, Structure, MEP, and so on. Contractors, structural engineers, civil engineers, and MEP Consultants can use it according to their needs.

Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD is designed “by architects for architects”. It provides an intuitive workflow to architects and designers. ArchiCAD can be used to model structural and MEP elements as well, although it is not widely used for that purpose.

Where is ArchiCAD used? Where is Revit used?

Autodesk Revit is undoubtedly the most popular BIM software in use today. It is used in North America, the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, etc. This clear difference is due to Revit’s user-friendliness in different disciplines.

ArchiCAD is widely used mostly in parts of Europe– Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic– and Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Revit or ArchiCAD: Who is the Winner?

While Revit caters to many disciplines within the construction industry, learning the software is not an easy task. ArchiCAD wins the battle there, but it seems to be losing the war.

Professionals get confused about the choice between Revit or ArchiCAD based on the software they start out with. Given the fact that Revit involves other disciplines better, the choice between the two software is crucial.

If you are looking for BIM services for your project, AEODC offers an excellent range of tools and services to take your designs to the next level.

Common Queries

1. Is Revit easier to learn than ArchiCAD?

When compared with ArchiCAD, Revit software is more sophisticated and hence takes more time to grasp

2. Do architects use ArchiCAD?

ArchiCAD is a popular software amongst architects and BIM managers. Its trademark user-friendliness allows architects and designers to focus on the tasks of designing and critical thinking.

3. Is Revit used in India?

Revit by Autodesk has a wide-ranged toolkit. In India, the software is being used mainly for airports and metro-rail projects.

4. Which country uses Revit?

Revit is widely popular in the countries of the US, the UK, and Canada. The other user groups of Revit can be found in India, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, etc.

Author

Anjali K

About the Author

Design and Construction Technology Enthusiast, Anjali Kumari holds quality experience of demi-decade working in the AEC Industry. Spearheading the BIM Division, she strongly believes technology will change the course of construction in near future.

Since start of her career, Anjali has been advocate of bringing the much needed quality driven output in the BIM Industry and strongly believes knowing the Design and Construction aspect helps in implementing BIM technology with ease.

She completed her Bachelor of Architecture from NIT Hamirpur and aims to change the way BIM is implemented.

Date

July 7, 2023

The four pillars on which AEODC stands

Quality
- Client satisfaction is the topmost priority at AEODC.
- We have a rigorous quality control process throughout the project lifecycle with special attention to complete transparency.
- Our team goes above and beyond the client expectations as our end goal is not only to deliver quality but also to add value to the project by providing intelligent solutions.
Accuracy
- Our clients choose us for our knowledge – our team focuses on accuracy as much as it does on quality – after all what is quality without accuracy, right?
- Our submissions are detailed and aim to accurately capture the client requirements – the stated, the evident and the imperceptible.
- Our quality control process has built-in checks & balances to ensure overall accuracy of the project.
Commitment
- Our team adheres to a very high professional standard of excellence while staying committed to the core values of AEODC as well as our clients.
- Our commitment is not only to deliver a quality product but do it within the promised timeframe, every time – ‘consistency’ is key to commitment.
Communication
- The key to any successful relationship is effective communication and at AEODC, we do just that – staying connected with clients, providing accurate timely updates and actively listening to them throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communicating openly with our clients helps build trust and a deeper understanding of our clients’ requirements.
- Proactive communication not only assists us in delivering at par with our clients’ requirement but exceed their expectations time & again.

Quality
- Client satisfaction is the topmost priority at AEODC.
- We have a rigorous quality control process throughout the project lifecycle with special attention to complete transparency.
- Our team goes above and beyond the client expectations as our end goal is not only to deliver quality but also to add value to the project by providing intelligent solutions.
Accuracy
- Our clients choose us for our knowledge – our team focuses on accuracy as much as it does on quality – after all what is quality without accuracy, right?
- Our submissions are detailed and aim to accurately capture the client requirements – the stated, the evident and the imperceptible.
- Our quality control process has built-in checks & balances to ensure overall accuracy of the project.

Commitment
- Our team adheres to a very high professional standard of excellence while staying committed to the core values of AEODC as well as our clients.
- Our commitment is not only to deliver a quality product but do it within the promised timeframe, every time – ‘consistency’ is key to commitment.
Communication
- The key to any successful relationship is effective communication and at AEODC, we do just that – staying connected with clients, providing accurate timely updates and actively listening to them throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communicating openly with our clients helps build trust and a deeper understanding of our clients’ requirements.
- Proactive communication not only assists us in delivering at par with our clients’ requirement but exceed their expectations time & again.

Client satisfaction is the topmost priority at AEODC.
We have a rigorous quality control process throughout the project lifecycle with special attention to complete transparency.
Our team goes above and beyond the client expectations as our end goal is not only to deliver quality but also to add value to the project by providing intelligent solutions.

How to Choose between Revit or ArchiCAD | The Best Software for BIM Modeling

The Story of the BIM Masters

Revit v/s ArchiCAD

When to use Revit or ArchiCAD

Who uses Revit? Who uses ArchiCAD?

Where is ArchiCAD used? Where is Revit used?

Revit or ArchiCAD: Who is the Winner?

Common Queries

1. Is Revit easier to learn than ArchiCAD?

2. Do architects use ArchiCAD?

3. Is Revit used in India?

4. Which country uses Revit?

Author

Anjali K

About the Author

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Client satisfaction is the topmost priority at AEODC.

We have a rigorous quality control process throughout the project lifecycle with special attention to complete transparency.

Our team goes above and beyond the client expectations as our end goal is not only to deliver quality but also to add value to the project by providing intelligent solutions.

Our clients choose us for our knowledge – our team focuses on accuracy as much as it does on quality – after all what is quality without accuracy, right?

Our submissions are detailed and aim to accurately capture the client requirements – the stated, the evident and the imperceptible.

Our quality control process has built-in checks & balances to ensure overall accuracy of the project.

Our team adheres to a very high professional standard of excellence while staying committed to the core values of AEODC as well as our clients.

Our commitment is not only to deliver a quality product but do it within the promised timeframe, every time – ‘consistency’ is key to commitment.

The key to any successful relationship is effective communication and at AEODC, we do just that – staying connected with clients, providing accurate timely updates and actively listening to them throughout the project lifecycle.

Communicating openly with our clients helps build trust and a deeper understanding of our clients’ requirements.

Proactive communication not only assists us in delivering at par with our clients’ requirement but exceed their expectations time & again.