precast wall panels

[rbcameron1]

I think the answer is "it depends". I do like using the curtain wall panel tool and create the panels individually. However if the design is fairly complex and you have several unique patterns on your "typical" panel, then using Dave's suggestion makes a ton of sense. Personally I like separating out each panel so I can build construction timelines either in 3dsMax or Navisworks. So if your BIM process continues where Revit leaves off, at least you have that option. Where-as some people are suggesting it is just a wall with fake joints, good luck.

Yes, I literally model everything, chamfers, joints, openings, etc... in each panel. It is important to me and it is important to the precaster.

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[MikeJarosz]

This is pretty much how I did my previous project, each panel a separate wall. I inherited a different arrangement on my current project which tried to do one big stacked wall with holes punched into it. The holes were then filled with other wall types. A nightmare getting joins, wraps and windows into it correctly. I think I've put more time and effort into the current project than the last, despite the fact that it's half the size of the previous job. And, it's not all correct yet!

[popalexandra88759316]

That's exactly my experience on the matter.
The more I know, the more attention I pay to details.
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Alexandra