Generate Formwork is a powerful Autodesk® Revit® add-in that automates the creation and quantity calculation of concrete formwork (shuttering) for structural elements. Instead of manually identifying exposed concrete faces and calculating formwork areas, the add-in automatically detects eligible surfaces, generates formwork panels, and records accurate formwork quantities within the Revit model.

Designed for BIM engineers, structural modelers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and project estimation teams, the tool significantly reduces modeling time while improving consistency and accuracy.

 

Key Features:

• Automatically generates formwork on exposed concrete surfaces.

• Supports Autodesk Revit 2025, 2026, and 2027.

• Creates 10 mm thick Generic Model formwork panels.

• Automatically excludes top casting surfaces where formwork is not required.

• Detects adjoining concrete elements and avoids generating formwork on contact faces.

• Generates formwork for:

• Structural Columns
• Structural Walls
• Floors
• Structural Framing (Beams)
• Stairs
• Ramps
• Generic Models

• Calculates and stores accurate Formwork Area values using a shared parameter.

• Tags every generated panel with FORMWORK in the Comments parameter for easy filtering, scheduling, and project management.

• Supports quantity take-off by allowing Formwork Area to be included directly in Revit schedules.

• Generates all formwork within a single Revit transaction, allowing the entire operation to be undone with one Undo command.

 

Benefits:

• Saves hours of manual modeling.
• Produces consistent and repeatable formwork quantities.
• Improves estimation accuracy.
• Reduces human errors.
• Supports BIM-based quantity take-off workflows.
• Ready for construction documentation and cost estimation.

 

Typical Applications:

• RCC Building Projects
• Commercial Buildings
• Residential Towers
• Industrial Structures
• Infrastructure Projects
• Quantity Surveying
• Tender Estimation
• Construction Planning

Generate Formwork integrates seamlessly into Autodesk Revit without changing your existing workflow. Simply select the desired concrete elements (or let the add-in detect visible concrete elements automatically), run the command, and the software creates the required formwork geometry while calculating the corresponding formwork area.

This solution is ideal for organizations seeking faster BIM deliverables, reliable formwork estimation, and standardized construction documentation directly within Revit.

Developed by Raja Sharma, Generate Formwork combines practical construction knowledge with BIM automation to help engineers deliver accurate results in less time.