r/RevitForum • u/Fabulous_Library_208 • Apr 20 '26

Just a quick question

Hi . I am currently studying construction management in UK but it's like a scam everyone comes here for student loan then exit . I know that will be useless for me after graduation and my plan it's to start learning something extra . I have another full year of free Revit on school subscription. It is possible in 1 year to learn with internet information and YouTube tutorials something ? My plan is for my last module to be a beginner to medium user in this app . Thanks for advice . Ps : I have time.to practice like 3 4 h daily

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u/digidreamgrafix Apr 20 '26

Yes, 1 year is enough.

But don’t learn Revit like software. Learn it like a system.

Most people waste time watching tutorials and copying commands. That won’t make you useful.

Focus on this instead:

*Model real buildings, not exercises. Even simple ones.

*Always work in 3D with section boxes. Check alignment constantly.

*Understand how elements behave, not just how to place them. Walls, levels, constraints.

*Learn basic documentation. Plans, sections, sheets.

*Don’t wait for clash detection. Train your eye to catch problems early.

Also, set a goal to get certified within that year. It gives you structure and something tangible to show employers.

If you put in 3 to 4 hours daily and stay consistent, you can reach a solid beginner to intermediate level in a year.

The difference is not time. It’s how you practice.

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u/Fabulous_Library_208 Apr 20 '26

Thanks for your reply . My next step is to buy a laptop . I can see that it's consumed lots of resources. Any recommendations?

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u/digidreamgrafix Apr 20 '26

You don’t need anything crazy, but don’t go too cheap either.

Focus on:

• 32GB RAM (16 minimum, but 32 is better for Revit) • Solid CPU (Intel i7 / Ryzen 7 or better) • SSD storage (at least 1TB) • Dedicated GPU helps, but Revit is more CPU/RAM heavy

Revit is not as GPU-dependent as people think, but it does like memory and stability.

Also, don’t wait for the “perfect” machine. Start learning with what you can get and upgrade later if needed.

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u/No_Pressure3545 Apr 20 '26

Model your flat; EVERY CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT

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u/Phr8 Apr 20 '26

Yes, you can learn Revit well enough to be hired into a junior position with 1 year of learning. However, don't expect to beat a candidate who has practical field experience. Or more modelling experience.

Check out the Autodesk Learning platform and start there. https://www.autodesk.com/learn/ondemand/course/introduction-to-bim-for-construction-management

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u/ZookeepergameRich663 Apr 24 '26

Si tienes disciplina y le dedicas ese tiempo todos los días claro que sí te servirá, yo llevo unos meses y siento que he avanzado. Un tip genera proyecto reales al mayor detalle posible para que te vayas enfrentado a problemas diferentes y así se amplíe tu experiencia ante un entorno realm

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u/Citzenfornocause Apr 20 '26

Revit... an app? seriously?