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Advanced Scheduling Techniques in Archicad


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▶︎ Format: self-paced online course
▶︎ Level: advanced
▶︎ Duration: 4 hours
▶︎ Language: English
▶︎ Certification Points: 100 points ★

In this course, you will learn the different uses for scheduling in Archicad and identify which type applies to your needs. You will understand the importance of accurate modeling techniques and how to slice and dice your data, ensuring the highest quality outputs.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Understand the different uses for scheduling
  • Know which schedule type to use
  • Know how to format schedules for different purposes, including selection criteria, grouping, and layout placement
  • Understand the application of Classifications, Properties, and Expressions
  • Understand modeling strategies for accurate scheduling

Target Audience

This course is for advanced Archicad users who are familiar with basic scheduling techniques but would like to learn more about how to utilize the power of interactive schedules.

Quizzes and Tests

At the end of the live session, there will be a theoretical quiz and a practical Archicad test that can be completed until 2 weeks after the last live session. Completing the quiz and the practical test with a minimum score of 60% and filling out the Satisfaction survey you will be awarded points towards the Archicad BIM Author Certification.

Software Requirements

The exercise file in this course have been created using the International language version of Archicad 25 which means that the work environment and some of the content may be different if you are using a different language version. To be able to follow along with the trainer, please make sure to download Archicad 25!

Recommended Learning

We recommend you to complete the following courses in order to be able to actively follow the trainer's presentation and demonstrations in Archicad:

Access Time Frame

You can access the course materials for an extra 12 weeks, counting from the conclusion of the last live meeting of the course. Within this time, you can access the course's assessments, download the exercise files and handouts or watch the recordings of the live meetings. After this, you will be deactivated from the course and will not be able to access any course materials.

Awards

Completing the course material, including the quizzes and assignments with a minimum score of 60% achievement and filling out the satisfaction survey, will award you points towards achieving the Archicad BIM Author Certification and a Certificate of Completion in issues automatically in PDF format. 

Presenter

 

Brendon Reid 

Director, Reidefine, Sydney, Australia

Brendon is the Director of Reidefine, a company founded from his passion for assisting design consultancies improve their competitiveness. By implementing holistic digital strategies and thought leadership, Brendon drives change and delivers improved business performance and culture. During his tenure at various multi-national organisations, Brendon’s leadership returned significant advances in productivity, consistency and quality. He has held various senior BIM roles, leading teams utilising both Archicad and Revit over the past 8 years and leading the delivery of architectural projects prior to this. His experience with Archicad began in 1994. As a specialist in his field, Brendon works with business of all sizes to identify opportunities to improve productivity through innovative digital process improvement. Brendon ensures there is always a strong emphasis on quality and consistency. On the weekend, Brendon still enjoys co-managing and playing competitive football, although the legs aren't getting any younger!

BIM Author Program

This course is part of Graphisoft's BIM Author Program that offers foundation and advanced level courses and learning paths that help you become a confident Archicad user and a Certified Archicad BIM Author. Learn more about the BIM Author Programe here!


Have Questions?

Contact us at learn@graphisoft.com

Here is the course outline:

Welcome

Get familiar with the course outline and the agenda. Download the exercise files and the handout documents to be able to follow the course along with the trainer.

Introduction to Scheduling & Data Management

Explore the power of Archicad’s Schedules, a dynamic tool for visualising and organising model elements through bi-directional tables. Learn to generate tabular outputs and perform quality assurance tests with four types of Schedules: Element Lists, Component Lists, Surface Lists, and Project Indexes.

Data Preparation & the Scheduling Process

Delve into effective BIM management where "Organisation is Key." Learn the importance of data organisation and purpose-based modelling to streamline your Archicad projects. This module guides you through a six-step scheduling process, from model preparation to exporting schedules, ensuring clarity and accuracy in project data management.

Scheduling Interface

Unlock the dual components of Archicad’s Scheduling: Scheme Settings and the Schedule Window. This module covers the intricacies of creating and managing schedules, from storing schemes and defining criteria to formatting the output in the Schedule Window.

Quiz 1

Please complete the course quiz to get the certification of course completion.

Model-Based Schedules (Graphical) - Part 1

This module introduces the concept of Graphical Model-based Schedules and the creation and formatting of a Door Schedule, including the graphical preview. Learn the concept of type-based modelling and its impact on Schedules.

Model-Based Schedules (Graphical) - Part 2

This module advances your scheduling skills in Archicad. It focuses on the strategic use of View Criteria to refine Schedule Views, various techniques for placing Schedules on Layouts, and leveraging Properties to enrich Schedules. Gain insights into the crucial role of a feedback loop in QA Schedules to maintain high data accuracy and integrity standards.

Model-Based Schedules (Graphical) - Part 3

In this module, you'll learn to create a Graphical Window Schedule, apply formatting, and placement on a Layout. You'll also discover how to design two tabular schedules for quality assurance: one to verify data like Classifications and Element IDs and another to rationalise types, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Model-Based Schedules (Tabular) - Part 1

This module explores Tabular Schedules in Archicad, emphasising area measurement techniques. Learn to create area schedules using Fills and Zones while understanding the impact of 3D elements on reported areas. Organise Zones to develop Apartment Type and Inventory schedules (by room) and master the art of counting elements within Library Part parameters for accurate data management.

Model-Based Schedules (Tabular) - Part 2

In this second Tabular Schedules module, you'll refine your scheduling skills for Surfaces and Building Materials (BMats). Learn to organise Surfaces by room and apply workarounds to manage limitations, utilise Complex Profiles for BMats, and report Cut/Fill of Meshes. Create accurate volume schedules by understanding the importance of modelling precision and leveraging QA for BMats and intersections.

Quality Assurance Schedules

In this module on Quality Assurance Schedules, you'll explore Data Schedules, create IFC Data Schedules, and organise Indexes. Develop an Index for View Data, place Drawing Data and Layouts within a Subset, and create a Transmittal Set Index to document the history of Layout transmittals, ensuring a thorough record of project information.

Data Schedules

In this final module, you'll learn to create a Schedule of Properties that can be exported from Archicad, manipulated externally (e.g., in Excel), and re-imported. Additionally, master the art of building a Schedule to Quality Assure Property-defined Expressions, identifying and correcting potential errors for accurate project data.

Quiz 2

Please complete the course quiz to get the certification of course completion.

Conclusion

Thank you for completing this training! Please fill out the anonymous satisfaction survey so we can continue improving our training materials!

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

INT_Certificate of Completion - Online Video Course
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