Fohlio FF&E Revit Integration: Cut Errors, Save Time, and Simplify Specification

Fohlio’s integration with Autodesk Revit takes the headache out of FF&E specification. No more manual data entry, disjointed workflows, or costly mistakes. This powerful connection keeps your design and procurement processes aligned, so you can deliver projects faster, with more accuracy, and zero rework.

Keep Your Data Accurate with Fohlio's FF&E Revit Integration

1. Enhanced Data Synchronization

Fohlio's Revit plugin ensures that your schedules are complete and enriched with detailed data. By seamlessly syncing between Fohlio and Revit, you can add product images and URLs directly into your Revit schedules without manual input, reducing errors and saving valuable time.

2. Streamlined Budgeting and Specifications

Transitioning from Revit model creation to specification is more efficient with Fohlio. The updated Revit add-in allows you to export Revit family data into the Fohlio dashboard, facilitating better budgeting, specification management, and procurement processes.

3. Comprehensive FF&E Management

Fohlio serves as a robust FF&E specification software, enabling design firms to manage product data, automate cost estimation, and centralize procurement. This integration ensures that all FF&E data is consistently updated across platforms, enhancing collaboration and project accuracy.

Why Fohlio + Revit is a Game-Changer Compared to Traditional Methods

Before Revit + Fohlio Integration:

• FF&E data had to be manually input into Revit schedules, increasing the likelihood of errors.
• Procurement teams struggled with fragmented and inconsistent data, leading to specification mismatches.
• Approvals were delayed due to difficulty in tracking changes across teams.
• Design teams had limited visibility into real-time budget updates, leading to unexpected cost overruns.

After Revit + Fohlio Integration:

• Automated synchronization ensures accurate and up-to-date FF&E schedules.
• Procurement and design teams work from a single source of truth, improving collaboration and efficiency.
• Approval workflows are streamlined, reducing project delays.
• Design and budget alignment improves, minimizing costly respecifications.

Advanced Features Breakdown

1. Data Enrichment Capabilities

Fohlio automatically pulls in detailed FF&E information, such as manufacturer details, product images, material specifications, and pricing, directly into Revit schedules. This reduces the need for manual data entry and ensures all design decisions are backed by accurate information.

2. Bid & Procurement Insights

By integrating procurement data with Revit, Fohlio helps teams manage vendor selections, compare bids, and forecast costs more effectively. This feature ensures that designers choose materials and furnishings within budget, avoiding unexpected overruns.

3. Custom Workflows

Fohlio’s integration with Revit allows teams to build custom workflows for different project stages. Whether it’s creating standardized approval processes, managing multi-phase projects, or tracking vendor compliance, Fohlio ensures all stakeholders stay aligned.

By integrating Fohlio with Revit, design professionals can achieve a more cohesive and efficient workflow, ensuring that all aspects of FF&E specification and procurement are seamlessly managed. This integration not only enhances project accuracy but also significantly reduces the time and effort required in managing design specifications.

Integrating Fohlio with Autodesk Revit streamlines your FF&E specification process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

How to Integrate Fohlio with Revit

1. Install the Fohlio Revit Add-In

• Download the Add-In: Visit the Fohlio app and navigate to the integrations section to download the Revit add-in compatible with your Revit version.

• Installation: Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Once installed, the Fohlio tab will appear in your Revit toolbar.

   

2. Connect Your Fohlio Account to Revit

• Sign In: Open Revit and click on the Fohlio tab. Select 'Sign In' and enter your Fohlio account credentials to establish a connection between Revit and Fohlio.
  

3. Map Revit Families to Fohlio Categories

• Access Mapping Settings: Within the Fohlio tab in Revit, click on 'Mapping Settings' to begin the mapping process.

  
  
  

• Select Revit Families: Choose the Revit families you want to map. This ensures that elements in your Revit project correspond accurately to categories in Fohlio.

  

• Assign Fohlio Categories: For each selected Revit family, assign the appropriate Fohlio category. This alignment facilitates seamless data synchronization between the two platforms.

4. Map Revit Parameters to Fohlio Attributes

• Parameter Mapping: In the 'Parameter Mapping' section, link Revit parameters (such as 'Type', 'Material', 'Manufacturer') to corresponding Fohlio attributes. This step ensures that detailed product information flows correctly between Revit and Fohlio.
  

5. Synchronize Data Between Revit and Fohlio

• Export Data to Fohlio: After completing the mapping, click on 'Export to Fohlio' within the Fohlio tab. This action sends your Revit family data, including quantities and specifications, to your Fohlio dashboard.

  

• Data Enrichment in Fohlio: Within Fohlio, you can now enrich the imported data by adding images, URLs, pricing, and other relevant details to each product.

6. Import Enriched Data Back into Revit

• Update Revit Schedules: Once you've enhanced your product data in Fohlio, return to Revit and click on 'Import from Fohlio'. This will update your Revit schedules with the enriched data, ensuring your project reflects the most accurate and detailed information.
  

7. Maintain Synchronization Throughout Project Lifecycle

• Regular Updates: As your project progresses, continue to synchronize data between Revit and Fohlio to keep all information up-to-date. Any changes made in one platform can be reflected in the other with a simple sync, maintaining consistency across your project.

By following these steps, you can leverage the full potential of Fohlio's integration with Revit, resulting in a more efficient and accurate FF&E specification process.

For a visual demonstration of this integration, you can also watch this video: