What is the Best Timeline for Upgrading Revit Software?
Here’s the 7-point recommendation I’ve usually offered to BIM Managers and posted for this discussion in the Revit Users LinkedIn Group:
I usually ask my clients;
- “How will a Revit product upgrade affect your project’s current timelines and team members?”
- If a print or submittal milestone date is looming in the next 30-45 days, I don’t recommend an upgrade…especially for larger project teams.
- If the project is long term and without an immediate print/submittal milestone; the PM/PA is consulted to discuss a potential switch date of Revit version with his/her entire team (design, engineering, contractor)
- I encourage BIM Managers to “look out” 3-6 months in December-January…we know when Autodesk software is being updated based on subscription dates. (March-April)
- During this time, BIM Managers should review, “What current or future projects should be considered for upgrade or to be started on the newest version of software?”
- I suggest that Revit\BIM Managers consider participating with Autodesk’s Beta programs as they can be helpful to “kicking the tires” early using test equipment to anticipate any training, equipment or process changes to the project team(s).
- Most (IT & Project Teams) agree that they will wait until the first service pack…re-patching an installed release is disruptive. However, the First Customer Shipment (FCS) version is used to do final testing of deployment images, upgraded Revit standards, project testing, equipment upgrades and training update materials.
My recommendation is based on technically supporting and consulting Revit upgrade process with hundreds of Revit-based design firms since 2002.
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