rebuilding Revit Architecture in Bentley Architecture

Fisrt, I am going to answer the question why not build models in Bentley Architecture?  Right now the company I work for is a Revit shop.  I have worked in offices that use two applications that do the same job depending on job requirements.  Frankly it's a nightmare.  If we were bigger I could definitely see creating and supporting a Bentley Studio, but we are under 200 people spread over three offices.  For that reason I am discouraging management from moving toward implementing Bentley Architecture as a BIM solution for jobs that require it. 

 For a lesser cost to our infrastructure and the bottom line of the project, I am assuming that rebuilding in Bentley after the project is complete would be more cost effective.  After my long winded explanation, here's my question, are there companies providing services that rebuild Revit models and the associated documentation in Bentley Architecture?

 Thanks,

 Jeff

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  • I feel your frustration. I work for a General Contractor and we are currently doing a job for US Army Corps. They require that an initial model be delivered in Bentley and an updated model at the end of construction. In fact we won't get paid until the initial model is delivered to their requirements. This is a problem, as the files we are getting from the Architect are Revit and do us no good BIM wise. Our staff is all pretty new to Bentley (all two of us so far) and the hill in front of us is looking pretty steep. Your company might be trying to avoid a situation like this in your future. And to let you know, we have tried fighting the Bentley only clause with no success, my only comfort now is paid overtime...
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  • I feel your frustration. I work for a General Contractor and we are currently doing a job for US Army Corps. They require that an initial model be delivered in Bentley and an updated model at the end of construction. In fact we won't get paid until the initial model is delivered to their requirements. This is a problem, as the files we are getting from the Architect are Revit and do us no good BIM wise. Our staff is all pretty new to Bentley (all two of us so far) and the hill in front of us is looking pretty steep. Your company might be trying to avoid a situation like this in your future. And to let you know, we have tried fighting the Bentley only clause with no success, my only comfort now is paid overtime...
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