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We constrain elements in REVIT to each other, levels, grid lines and reference planes. You can constrain elements from their regular modelled state or within the sketch mode  magenta lines). You can definitely constrain elements so they move parametrically as you wish. Columns and beams gravitate and align themselves to grids and level with no effort. To create the parametric relationships we use dimensions and alignment tools. You can also drive the modeling through the dimensions without creating any sort of relationship. Draw two paralell walls, place an aligned dimension between the two, select one of the walls and the dimension turns blue. Blue fields are editable. Click the blue dimension and change it. The wall you had selected moves. CADclips have all the tutorials you need.
The basic approach I generally suggests is as follows:
Start with the right (robust) project template file (*.rte) with families and settings preset etc.
Place the expected Levels and generate floor plan views.
(note how the Project Browser is setup to organize the views and content)
Place the grid lines and dimension them. Copy and paste the dims from plan to plan to speed things up.
Model the floors, exterior walls, shear walls, openings and windows.
Check your elevation views for cropping.
Make section views as required.
Get a few sheets setup.
Place views on sheets and note the scale etc.
Annotate the views with dimensions.
Go back and model what ever you want depending on the type and size of project.
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