Revit Implementation - The Best Practices

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CONTENTS

1. Project Kick-off m

1.1 Item for the en

1.2 Items for the t

1.3 Specific reque

2. Setting up of a proj

2.1 Preparing the

2.2 Setting up a Li

2.2.1 Linkin

2.2.2 Linkin

3. Breaking the mod

3.1 Break the mod

3.2 Break the mod

3.3 Disconnect th

4. Usage of Workset

4.1 Work Sets

4.2 Work Sharing

5. Setting up the Net

6. Cleaning of the Ar

7. Setting up the tem

8. Best Practices S

8.1 Best practices

8.2 Best practices

8.3 Best practices

9. Organizing the pro

10. Family creation

11. Setting up the dire

12. Importance of wor

13. Use of Hybrid Pro

14. Typical Details

15. IPD Integrated P

16. The Role of Model

17. CAD Managers R

eting

tire team to agree on

am working on a single file to agree on

sts to the Architects

ect

ackground model

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factors

methods

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for Architecture

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tory structure for content library

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roject Delivery

Manager

sponsibilities


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1 Project KiWhy have a Project Kickoff me

agreement. There are somethin

to them might have a major imp

to think about Revit Projects in

implementation, Depending on

combination of both.

koff Meeting

ting? To make sure that all of the members of

s in a project where a team member would se

ct on them. The following will become more like

general and not a procedure to follow. Briefin

the nature of the project can opt any one

he project team are in

e like a small change

a check list of things

g 2 methods on Revit

ethod or could be a


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1.1 Items for the ent

Whose grids are to be used?

cases the MEP users will sim

Structural engineer are coordi

Plumbing, and Electrical users

doesn't want to become the tea

grids and keep them coordinategeneral it is more convenient f

architectural file, as they will ne

with not having the structural file

What worksets are Levels and

to store their levels and grids a

person who is doing the update

can be completed correctly.

What is the "linking strategy"

well as the structure of the team

midway through a project will b

working on the project as specifi

What level of cleaning is requi

geographically or legally) may d

architects and engineers are in

existent), but everyone should a

The Project Standards. Nami

involved, a no of revisions and r

Is there a project font, line-type,

How often will updates be pu

amount of work required to "rec

received updates frequently (l

background. On the other hand i

previous update identifying all

ire team to agree on

ho "owns" the grids? The Architect or the Struc

ply copy the Architectural grids and assume

ating the grids). This is important so that th

will know which levels and grids should be c

m that is trying to copy both the Structural grid

. Leave that coordination to the Architects andor the MEP user if they can get both the lev

ed to have that loaded at all times. In some ca

loaded at all times to do "some" of their work.

Grids stored in? The MEP users should use si

well. When a background update happens it n

what worksets they will need to access to mak

for the project? It is important to consider th

when considering the linking strategy, as chang

a significant amount of work, and will likely ca

things may start working differently for no "obvi

red? The relationship between the architects an

etermine at least part of the answer to this. In

the same office, the cleaning is minimal (an

ree on what the requirements will be

g of files is very much important since there

e-submittals. So the folder Structure should be

olors etc

blished? The frequency of updates can have

oncile" problem with a new background. During

ss than daily) didn't have horrible issues wi

f there were massive changes to the architectur

of the work that had to be re-done in the M

ural Engineer (in many

hat the Architect and

e Mechanical, Piping,

pied. The MEP team

s and the Architectural

tructural Engineers. Inls and grids from the

ses they can get away

ilarly named worksets

eeds to be clear to the

e sure that the update

size of the project as

ing the linking strategy

use confusion to those

us" reason.

d the engineers (either

most cases where the

in many cases non-

will so many persons

aintained accordingly.

a major impact on the

discussions those that

ith problems updating

l background since the

P model was almost


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impossible. You will need to w

potential re-work to make a goo

Will Phasing be used on this

set up. Phase mapping will need

Will Design Options be used

through the linked file, so everyo

design option states enabled.

How will "Storey Levels" be n

for us to decide which ones nee

sheets will be needed (remem

normally).

eight the costs of frequent background updat

decision about how often to update.

project? If so get agreement on how the team

to happen between the linked files and the host

on this project? Make it clear that there is no

ne will need to make sure that they save and tra

med? If there is a standard name for the "Stor

to be copied. Additionally it will be much easie

er, adding a single level in MEP adds somew

s against the cost of

thinks the phasing will be

file for it to work correctly.

access to design options

nsmit files with the proper

Levels" it is much easier

r for us to plan how many

here between 3-8 sheets


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1.2 Items for the tea

How often should people be

central the smaller the save tim

be and the higher the likely ho

something. The answer to this

projects and how they work.

How will the files be organiz

work, but the general ideas are

aren't going to have 1000's of fil

be a need to "break things" into

How will the files be organized

you should always keep the lo

standard location on the local m

some (or all) of the linked files fr

network, which helps to impro

consider.

What will the work sharing str

project to project (at least in so

S.F. hospital addition in Revit an

The general recommendations f

worksets into different disciplin

breaking them down further tha

2nd Floor HVAC, etc.). There a

"non-equipment" things in differ

Fittings, Diffusers, in another). A

use element borrowing?

m working on a single file to agr

saving to central? The general concept is th

s will be. The longer you wait between saves th

od that you will need to fix things because so

is something that will likely change for individu

d on the Network? Again, this is going to de

round keeping the folder structure rather simpl

s like you might on an AutoCAD project of simil

s many folders as you had when using AutoCA

on the Local Machine? When using Revit in a

al file on the local machine. There are a nu

chine where all of the Revit work goes. In some

om the network, so that they can be loaded loca

e performance. These issues may or may not

ucture be? Again, this is going to vary from tea

e cases). If you are reading this because you ar

d you don't know what Worksharing is, you are p

om most of the MEP users seems to be leaning

s (assuming that all of the disciplines are in o

n that as well, and dividing by "areas" of the b

re also a number of people who are specificall

nt worksets (i.e. all of the AHU's, VAV's go in

re you going to use worksets with ownership, or

ee

more often you save to

longer the save time will

eone else has changed

al teams, based on their

end on how you want to

. With a Revit project you

r scope, so there may not

.

Worksharing environment

ber of firms that have a

cases they also duplicate

lly, rather than across the

be important for you to

to team, as well as from

e about to start a 250,000

robably in for quite a ride.

at a minimum to break up

ne file). Many others are

ilding (1st Floor Lighting,

putting "equipment" and

Workset, all of the Duct,

are you going to primarily


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1.3 Specific Reque

Request that the archit

Ask the architect to pr

If a single floor of the p

Ask that the ar

Ask that the ar

building.

Use a "key pla

is on the same

Ask that the Architect

have to cut a section for every

Make sure that the arcMake sure that the arc

includes the elevation.

Make sure that the arc

includes shared coordinates.


includes mirroring it.


includes rotating it.

Ask for a copy of the p

If the architect updates

Ask that the architect,floors, roofs, ceilings, etc.) rath

delete them our stuff gets "orp

sts to the Architect

ects Publish Coordinates from the Architectural

vide the other teams with a border family.

roject fills more than 1 sheet

chitect provide match lines for the different areas

chitect provide "scope boxes" for the different ar

n" that is coordinated with the architects key plan

page. Ask that they architect provide this key pl

rovide ceiling height tags on their ceiling plans s

room in the project.

hitect is aware that they shouldn't move the buildihitect is aware that they shouldn't move the buildi

hitect is aware that they shouldn't move the buildi



roject border.

the border / project information they need to TE

o the largest extent possible, try to modify host eer than delete them and put in a new one, becau

aned" and then just floats in space.

odel

of the building.

as of the

so that everyone

n.

o that we don't

ing.ing and this

ing and this

ing and this

ing and this

L US!

lements (walls,se when they


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2 Setting up of2.1 Preparing the b

The level of preparation requir

1. Relationship of the

members (i.e. multi-dis

2. Size of the project (an

In cases where the engineerin

engineering users to directly limodels. The desire to have fre

cleaned too often to make cle

cleaning done, and when the a

In cases where the engineeri

common to for someone to cle

maintain an original copy of th

cleaning process you have s

cleaning consists of the followi

Detach the backgroun Audit the background f

Purge Unused in the b

Make sure that any filenot Attach.

For extremely large projects thof memory used, as well as thadditional step of cleaning mathe MEP model rather than the

Before performing the steps bso that team members can refcases the following steps can

Delete all of the sheetthem for later referenc

Delete all of the viewslegends, details etc.)

a Projectckground model

d will likely vary based on two factors.

echanical, plumbing, and electrical users t

cipline A/E firm vs. consulting MEP firm).

the ability of the team to withstand performance

and architectural users are co-located it is quit

nk the working architectural model into the engquent updates from the architects would require

ning of the model practical. In these cases man

rchitect updates their model, the model is simply

ing and architectural users are not co-located

an the background files before they are linked in

model in its "as sent" state so that if a mistake i

mething that you can safely start over with.

g steps.

file from Centralile to fix any "errors" that may exist

ackground file

s that are linked into the file you are linking are s

e size of the architectural model will have an impoverall performance of the engineering models.

y be performed to gain all possible memory foArchitecture model.

low it may be a good idea to publish the sheetsr to them, as they may also contain important inflso be performed.

(it may be useful to publish them to .dwf or .pdfby team members)

except floor plan and ceiling plan views (this incl

the other team

issues)

e common for the

ineering model orthat the model be

times there is no

updated.

it is much more

. You may want to

s made during the

he basic level of

et to Overlay and

act on the amountIn these cases antprint possible for

in the backgroundormation. In these

before deleting

des schedules,


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2.2 Setting up the LiThe general recommendation i

be reasons for the disciplines t

then follow the procedure state

The first step will be to start a

Transfer project stand

you have the same pr

Link in the Architectur

Acquire Coordinates fr

Turn on Room Boundi

Pin the architectural m

There are a number of differedifferent factors that will detedifferent strategies and factorsfrom the Mechanical, Electrical

2.2.1 Linking FaGeography - Not the geogra

project. Is the entire team locat

accelerator) then you will prob

the lines of the geography of th

Experience - How much expe

on the project team responsibl

manager")? Worksharing isn'

up into multiple links can li

Worksharing can do to the m

Size - Depending on how big

files for performance reasons

users we will probably be the

broken up by links. We have t

do, so a large architectural fil

model.

nk

is that all of the MEP disciplines be in a single

o be split up. Assuming that all of the disciplines

d below.

ew project using the template recommended by

rds for Project Information from the Architectural

ject information for the border.

l file using "origin to origin" in the link dialog

om the Architectural Model

g for the architectural model

odel so that people don't move it

nt ways that a project can be arranged, as wermine how your project should be arranged.related to setting up a Revit projects, but with

, Plumbing, and Piping Perspectives.

ctors

hy of the project, but the geography of the tea

ed in a single office? If not (and you don't have

ably want to "break" the project up into links tha

e team.

rience does the team have using Worksharing?

e for managing the "project" (not a project man

t the easiest thing on earth to manage, and

mit the amount of "DAMAGE" a user that i

odel.

he project is it may make sense to break the p

. Unfortunately, as Mechanical, Piping, Plumbi

most impacted by large project regardless of

have the architecture loaded to do about 95%

e will have a significant impact on the perform

ile, but there may

are in a single file

your firm.

file so that

ll as a number ofFollowing are thefocus on the view

m working on the

ome type of WAN

are broken along

Is there someone

ger, but a "model

breaking the file

unfamiliar with

oject into multiple

ng, and Electrical

how the model is

f the work that we

ance of our MEP


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2.2.2 Linking M

None - Don't use links. Thi

reasonably small teams, on re

best way to get a well coordin

ceiling from 8' to 10', they will

then understand that moving th

By Discipline (basic) - This i

matches the traditional workflo

model, the Structural EngineElectrical Engineers maintain a

By Discipline (detailed) - T

"systems" parts are further b

responsibilities of the Mechan

responsible for HVAC and Plu

systems, another person doing

this generally is an indication

Mechanical and Electrical are

By Area - This case is comm

really depend on the layout of

building from the interior of th

generally work well from a

"demarcation" lines within the

first 20 floors of the building, or

thods

is the way that Revit was originally design

sonably small projects, with experienced users t

ated model. In this workflow if the Architect de

probably get warnings about ducts being disco

e ceiling has an impact other than just to the feel

is the most common method of setting up links

w (at least to some extent). In this case the Arc

r maintains a model and the Mechanical, Plumodel (this part really isn't very traditional).

is is similar to the "basic" method above, bu

oken up. The breaks vary a bit, depending m

ical engineer. In some cases the same Mech

mbing, in other cases there might be one pers

the "piping" systems, and a 3rd person doing th

of how the model is broken up, but generally

roken apart.

only seen in "combination" with one of the abo

the building. The architects tend to want to divid

e building (at least in "hi-rise" type construction

systems perspective. The basic idea is to fi

building and divide the building along these lin

maybe

ed to work. With

his is probably the

ides to move the

nected. They will

ing of the room.

, as it reasonably

hitect maintains a

bing, Piping and

in this case the

any times on the

nical Engineer is

on doing the "Air"

e "plumbing", and

at a minimum the

e cases, and will

the "shell" of the

), but this doesn't

d some type of

s. It could be the


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3 Break Revit

The Best way to do is NOT T

necessary to break the model i

3.1 By Trade

Can break the model by trade.

dealing with. It may help that

trade member or objects onbetween trade.

3.2 By Building level

You can break up the model a

raised buildings which have m

The downside is you cant see

3.3 Disconnect the Syste

This is not really breaking up t

running ductwork or piping it k

You can stop this calculation.

not overuse this strategy, do w

EP model

BREAK THE MODEL however, as project get

n order to make some progress on project.

You will have 3 or 4 models, depending on how

you dont have top worry about hitting each ot

he same model .The downside is you will los

s many as you want. This strategy makes sense

ultiple typical floors, mechanical room on roof or

have a single complete system.

m

he physical model, yet breaking up the system.

eeps calculating necessary information due to

he downside is cant utilize the system the way

hen only necessary.

s developed, its

many trade youre

her at least other

e the connectivity

for instance, high

and podium area.

henever you are

onnected system.

it is designed. Do


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4 Usage of W

4.1 WorksetsIf it is only a one discipline pro

are not meant to control visibil

better way to control element v

You need to create a central fi

same time. To create the cen

project that you are working o

in it? If so, you may want to c

load only the discipline spe

performance of your local copy

While the capability to checoutlined below, in general theout entire worksets. While worsave to central will run into m

platform team recommendsconceptual areas of a project,

Separate buildings

Grid and levels

Building core

Building shell

Furniture and equipme

Spatially identifiable ar

Linked RVT and DWG

Room or Space Separ

Make sure to assign work to u

There are certain commands t

appropriate Workset do the fun

rksets / Worksharing

ject, you could keep everything on the default w

ity, but for multiple people working on a project,

isibility.

ile to have multiple people working on the sam

ral file you must enable the Worksharing. It als

and how you create worksets. Does the projec

eate a Workset for each discipline. What it allo

ific Workset when opening the project. This

.

out a Workset remains valuable under certbest practice is to utilize Element Borrowing rating with ACMV layouts if the users constantly h

jor problems. By element borrowing you can av

that Worksets should be employed most ofuch as:

nt spanning multiple categories

eas of a single building (wings, for example)

files

tion Lines (see Volumes - Rooms and Spaces s

ers say by area or floor. This will reduce many o

at require that the Workset be editable. In that c

ction, check the Workset back in and save to the

orkset1. Worksets

creating filter is a

project file at the

o depends on the

t have M E and P

s you to do, is to

will increase the

in circumstancesher than checkingve relinquish andid this. The Revit

ten to segregate

ection)

the headaches.

se checkout the

central.


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5 Cleaning of t

Cleaning the Linked Ain size. Will reduce the

Maintain minimum lev

File\Purge Unusedproject and having onl

Delete all the views,creates. !!! CAUTIONmodel. These views g

Make sure youre savi

Based on previous ereduced from 300MB t

6 Setting up thhe Architectural Model

rchitectural & Structural Model will mainly makeloading time while youre loading the linked mod

l of CAD files linked.

.. This will delete all the families that currentlyone family and types that currently using.

specially 3D views physically delete all the!!! Do not delete the view that youre referenciinto sheets.

g with Compact Central File (slow).

perience, its been observed that the file siz90MB.

e Network Hierarchy

the model smallerel.

not using for this

iew that Architectng on Revit MEP

of the model is


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7 Setting up thProject templates should be e

functionality and aesthetics.

project type (e.g. Mechanical,

following:

Annotation Styles

Dimension Styles

Drafting Views: Consi

Families: Include the

Limit Component Fami

project. For all preloa

schedules and keynot

Fonts

Import/Export Settings

Legends: Include stan

Linestyles, Linetypes,

Object Styles

Phasing: Preset phasi

Project Browser Orga

This may include so

presentation views.

e Template

ployed on all projects to ensure consistent pr

More than one template may be used to sep

Electrical, Plumbing). Templates should inclu

er creating a standard drafting view for detail de

5-10 most commonly used types for System Fa

ilies (e.g. Doors, Windows) to those that are us

ded content, ensure that parameters have bee

s will fill themselves out.

dardized content (e.g. ADA clearances, project a

nd Lineweights

ng categories and graphic overrides if applicable

ization: Preset project browser to display infor

ting views to separate working views from

ject development,

arate content per

e and define the

velopment.

ilies (e.g. Walls).

d on nearly every

assigned so that

bbreviations).

.

ation as desired.

documentation or


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Schedules: Set up and pre-f

themselves out when content i

Sheets: Include examples of

sheet, floor plan, ceiling plan,

Tags

Title blocks: Include common

View Templates Avoid popul

that may or may not be

comprehensive template.

Family Templates

To facilitate consistent devel

templates may be refined toadded to reduce the need f

difficult to migrate between pr

Content Libraries

In addition to the default I

downloaded and company-sp

Component Families

Detail Component Families

Materials

Profile Families

System Families

rmat schedules for Windows, Doors, etc. so th

s added to the model.

sheets that are consistent from project to proje

etail sheets).

sheet sizes (e.g. A, E1), company logo, etc.

ting project templates with an excessive numb

seful for every project. Favor a minimal ra

pment of internal family content, the out-of-th

reflect company standards. Additional templr in-place families, which are both less efficie

jects.

perial Library, create supplemental libraries

cific content. These libraries may include:

t they will fill

t (e.g. cover

er of families

ther than a

e-box family

tes may bent and more

o organized


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8 Best Practic8.1 Starting a Pr

After creating a new pr

should be performed t

Project Folder/File Str

central file, consultant

reference drawings, et

1. Workstations: Organiz

2. Model Position/Extent

whether internal or ba

3. Enter location data to

4. Define true north and

5. Add levels and grids to

6. Model Organization: A

7. Adjust browser organi

8. Create Shared Paraapplicable.

9. Model Views: Create

views of the model d

included in the project

s Starting a project

oject (Architectural)

oject using the appropriate company template, a

provide direction for the design team. These ta

cture: Create a folder structure to organize th

files, and any associated files (e.g. project-spe

.);

e local files in a consistent manner on users ma

: Define the projects position in space by c

ed on survey data, using project and or survey b

stablish sun and shadow information.

roject north.

represent the expected scale of the project.

dd worksets as needed; Define phases appropri

ation to reflect the needs of the project;

eters if applicable; and Load the appropriat

appropriate views for the project, including trad

ata, 2D drafting views, any applicable schedu

template, etc.

basic set of tasks

sks include:

e locations of the

ific families, CAD

hines

oosing an origin,

ase points.

te to the project;

e Keynote file if

itional 2D and 3D

les that were not


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8.2 Best Practic

1. After creating a new


2. Project Folder/File Str





internal or based on su






10. Create Shared Param


views of the model dat

in the project template,

s: Starting a Project (Stru

roject using the appropriate company template,


ucture: Create a folder structure to organize

s files, and any associated files (e.g. project-s

.);


: Define the projects position in space by choosi

rvey data, using project and or survey base poin


roject north.




ters if applicable; and Load the appropriate Key

appropriate views for the project, including tr

a, 2D drafting views, any applicable schedules t

etc.

tural)

a basic set of tasks

sks include:

the locations of the

pecific families, CAD

hines

ng an origin, whether

s.

te to the project;

ote file if applicable.

aditional 2D and 3D

at were not included


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8.3 Best Practic

1. After creating a new pr


2. Project Folder/File Str





whether internal or ba






10. Create Shared Para

applicable.


views of the model d

included in the project

s: Starting a Project (ME

oject using the appropriate company template, a


cture: Create a folder structure to organize th

files, and any associated files (e.g. project-spe

.);


: Define the projects position in space by c

ed on survey data, using project and or survey b


roject north.




eters if applicable; and Load the appropriat

appropriate views for the project, including trad

ata, 2D drafting views, any applicable schedu

template, etc.

)

basic set of tasks

sks include:

e locations of the

ific families, CAD

hines

oosing an origin,

ase points.

te to the project;

e Keynote file if

itional 2D and 3D

les that were not


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9 Organizing tThe project browser shows a l

linked Revit models, and othe

branch, lower-level items displ

You can sort views and sheet

view or sheet. For example, th

discipline, and then by view ty

sort group currently applied (in

In addition to sorting views, y

applying a filter. This is useful

and you only want to view a sp

By default, the Project Browse

and sheet name).

In the View Properties wind

organized under.

e Project Browser

ogical hierarchy for all views, schedules, sheets

r parts of the current project. As you expand

y.

s in the Project Browser using any of the prop

following image shows views in the Project Bro

e. The top level of the Views branch also show

this case, Discipline).

u can also limit the views that display in the P

when you have a project with a large number o

ecific set in the Project Browser.

r displays all views (by view type) and all sheets

ow, you can define what Discipline and Sub-Dis

, families, groups,

nd collapse each

rty values for the

ser organized by

s the name of the

roject Browser by

f views or sheets,

(by sheet number

cipline the view is


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10 FamilyDo not over model Families

It is nice to look all thedone, Its not necessajust model in a box try

We actually have to go

Make a pure Revit Fa

Within Family creation

etc This will increasmake a Revit Family w

Quality Revit contentbalanceQuality content is easy to usphases, while delivering manengineering documentation del

Design intent the author ha

Appropriate level of de

Adequate number of ty

Flexible use of parame

Accuracy complete, consist

reation

families. However if you are considering producry to have all detailed actually modeled family.to keep it logically simple.

back to simple family types.

ily.

you can actually import other types of 3D files (.

your family size and cant really create a Paramithin Revit.

performance with design accuracy and requirbecause it functions reliably in a range of pr

ufactured content in a format appropriate foriverables.

to consider how the family will be used in a proj

tail designed

pes created

ters

nt presentation of product data.

ivity, getting a jobIt does not mean

wg, .dxf, .sat

etric Family

d levels of detail.jects and projectarchitecture and

ct.


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Standards adheres to indust

Naming conventions

Graphic guidelines

Parameter usage

Performance content design

Testing thorough testing of tenvironment

To provide content creatorstypes and their recommendrecommendation, as actual sizthese recommendations.

ry and Autodesk standards.

ed to reduce the performance impact of the famil

e family parameters and types independently a

ith a tangible guideline for family file size, sod file sizes are listed below. Use the file se may vary. Large, complex, and/or unusual fa

ly on a project.

d in a project

e common familyizes below as ailies may exceed


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In much the same fashion as

for maximum benefit. For exa

A chiller need not be paramet

fixed.

Parametric families consume

may reduce the number of fam

Face-based families consume l

Reduce in-place families when

It may be unnecessary to mod

one or two orientations (e.g. pl

than the extensive use of 2D dGroups: Use groups to efficie

objects when unnecessary. D

he overall project, families themselves should b

ple:

ric because the dimensions and inlet/outlet sizes

more resources than static families, but they

ilies that need to be loaded into a project finding

less resources than those that cut their hosts.

the family is repeatedly used a no of times in the

el 3D geometry in all families, especially if the f

an, elevation). However, 3D geometry may actu

tail elements. Practice both techniques to optimtly update repetitive elements. However, it is b

lete unused groups from the project browser.

e modeled efficiently

will not change, it is

rovide flexibility that

a balance is key;

model.

mily only appears in

ally be more efficient

ize families.st to avoid grouping


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11Setting upWhen the contents (Families )could be accessed by everyonbe documented and circulated

It should be periodically updwhenever a person createsprocedure and one person sho

Below is an example on how t

irectory Structure for Cont

are created in hundreds, there should be directo. The directory structure, location and file name

among everyone.

ated and circulated among the team. It shoulibrary for a project it should be updated in

uld be responsible for the maintenance of the Co

create the folder structure for Content Library.

nt Library

y structure where theywith an image should

ld be mandatory thatthe library as per thentent Library.


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12 ImportaFor any building constructiochallenges as far as structurecarefully errors during submiultimately a significant cost to tfailure to commission a systereview process using latest CA

Even if we speak our technolo

the entire process is on how fathe bottom line is 2D drawings

Every new version will have soConstruction.

Ex: Revit 2010 version had gracreating the shop drawings.

Revit 2011 version now has casections and views, which redu

ce of working on the latest

project Shop drawing review and submittastability, MEP Design and coordination concer

ission time might lead to inappropriate instahe company. Risks arise both from errors in shoatic, quality and timely review process. You m

D management tools ...

y is now on 6th

Dimension, unfortunately the si

st you can reduce the recycle process and reuseare the bi-product of BIM.

me features which will help reduce the cycle fro

dient piping as a new feature, which reduces con

ble trays and ladders. You can add pipe fittings aces considerable time while creating the shop dr

Software

l process pose bigned. If not managedllations, delays andp drawings and fromst try to simplify the

te is still in 2D. So

the maximum. So

Design to

siderable time while

nd accessories inawings.


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13 BIM thr

MEP firms are being pressure

large, complex buildings such

With this transition to a new d

support it, a staged implement

The goal is to provide a pathw

AutoCAD Revit MEP Sui

documentation process can be

Revit MEPs goal is to supp

calculation and design of M

applications. AutoCAD MEP i

using AutoCAD. It maximizes

creating 2D construction docu

Setting out to complete the en

in Revit MEP isnt necessarily

13.1 Concept DesignThe Architectural model creatmodeling. Either via gbXM(www.iesve.com), this processenergy analysis application.

ugh Hybrid Project Deliver

by market drivers to deliver their first model-b

as hospitals, laboratories, skyscrapers, and mu

sign process, as well as the new software impl

tion is the most prudent approach to successful

y to making that transition given the software to

te. A MEP firm looking to implement a BI

successful through Hybrid Project Delivery.

rt the BIM process for all disciplines. This inc

P systems, either through native calculations

a drafting and coordination productivity tool f

the efficiencies of the AutoCAD platform an

entation.

ire MEP systems design and documentation for

prudent approach; especially given todays proj

nergy Modeling & Analysis - Revit MEP

d in Revit Architecture provides an excellent stor the Revit MEP direct link to IES eling separately in an


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13.2 Preliminary Design

Early stage designs require

routes. This stage does requpressure drop. This stage in t

Revit MEP supports this phase

Revit MEPs built-in heating an

Workflows and accurately pre

tools such as Carmel and IESlifecycle cost, CFD, daylight,

Specific properties, such as zo

stored directly in the Revit ME

Scheme Design & Layout - Revit MEP

simple systems topology, rather than detailed

ire however knowledge of initial system size,he project is therefore more about information

extremely well.

d cooling load analysis tools may be used to opti

ict the performance of building systems. Links

VE allow building models to be analyzed forsolar gain studies, and many other types of b

ne set points, outdoor air requirements and spac

model.

, coordinated duct

basic air flow andhan graphics. And

mize system design

to industry-standard

nergy requirements,uilding performance.

e occupancy, can be


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13.3 Preliminary/Detaile

Schematics form a fundamen

preliminary design, throughou

installations.

AutoCAD MEP provides a spe

includes custom symbol libra

annotation and enhanced line

MEP an invaluable complemen

In general, Revit MEP provideunderstand the building as a w

d DesignSchematic Diagramming A

al part of any building systems design. These

t the project and on completion to support a

ific toolset to simplify schematic diagramming fo

ies, sticky move intelligence, auto break-into

display and representation. This makes this f

t to Revit MEP

specific advantages early in the design, where ihole - for thermal analysis for example.

toCAD MEP

are produced during

-installed or as-built

all disciplines. This

nd heal tools, smart

eature and AutoCAD

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13.4 Detailed Design

In the Electrical design proces

design and symbology. Panels

components to electrical desig

Using Industry Foundation Cla

between Revit MEP and Auto

to be brought into AutoCAD M

An advantage to using AutoC

Detection. This AutoCAD M

represent hard clashes, and 2production of builders work dr

work information, early in t

approaches; saving time, and

The use of Circuit Manager fo

by Revit MEP, leveraging desi

lectrical Services Coordination - AutoC

we see that this discipline is represented largel

, lighting fixtures, devices, circuit wiring and ris

and documentation all schematic in represent

sses (IFC), both architectural and MEP services

AD MEP and other applications. This allows duc

P to support electrical services coordination mo

AD MEP for collaboration at this stage in the

P tool has the added advantage of placing

D symbology to represent wall openings. The lwings. With an increasing demand on todays

e project, this tool provides an advantage

roviding a greater level of accuracy.

electrical loading and diversity supports the BI

n and analysis data on AutoCAD MEP objects.

D MEP

through schematic

r diagrams are key

tion.

can be exchanged

t and pipe networks

eling.

project is Collision

mass elements to

atter facilitating therojects for builders

over conventional

process delivered


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AutoCAD MEP is not an analy

coordination drafting and mod

with some analysis application

specifically at lighting engineer

using AutoCAD MEP as the ve

This is a good example of lev

supports analysis for specific d

export, this approach also p

application that is often easier

inks to Analysis AutoCAD MEP/DIALu

sis and design application. Its calculation tools a

ling, than design engineering. It does provide a

however. DIAILux is an electrical design and a

s. This further supports Revit MEP in providing

hicle.

eraging model data for analysis outside of the

isciplines and country specific engineering code

ovides the advantage of creating building m

han using native analysis modeling tools.

x

re aimed more at

bi-directional link

alysis tool aimed

n analysis option

AD platform that

s. As with gbXML

dels in the host


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Combining multiple services in

the use of IFC, or simply throu

As design decisions solidify

develops, the documentation

those services that Revit MEP

We can utilize AutoCAD MEP

deliver on specific construction

Use Revit MEP to model and dmakes it straight forward to isol

3D views be used to enhance

detailing in AutoCAD MEP.


Interference checking in Revi

platforms are limited in their

Navisworks, it is possible to dthat can be reused to expedit

in Navisworks provides the abil

onstruction Documentation & Collabora

Revit MEP for project coordination can be achi

h linking DWG files.

and the need to deliver more detailed const

enerated by Revit MEP may not always be suit

does not support today.

to complete detailed coordination work that m

documentation; coordinated services drawings,

ocument selected portions of the project. The nlate areas of the building for inspection and desig

the design document set, which can be export

esign Coordination Navisworks

MEP and AutoCAD MEP is based on solid

ability to define interference criterion and g

efine discrete selection and interference rules, ithe model review process. Furthermore, the re

ity to document issues and assign responsibility.

ion

ved again through

ruction documents

able. Especially for

y be necessary to

etc..

ture of the 3D viewn mockup. Isolated

d as necessary for

eometry and both

nerate reports. In

cluding tolerancesporting functionality


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13.8 Hybrid Project D

Use AutoCAD MEP for docu

that it serves well; schematic

documentation flexibility, and

disciplines. As such, AutoCAD

in-line with the typical 2D docu

Revit MEPs goal is to suppo

intelligent 3D model of the

generate documentation that c

Ultimately, construction deliver

information to installers. Howegreatly improved by leveragin

conflicts earlier in the process.

the design process to provide

resolution.

By planning where Revit MEP

and documentation, the team

should result in a 3D model,

requirements.

The key to successfully depleach product - knowing when

Overcoming existing p

With the road to BIM a

Leveraging existing te

elivery - Summary

entation productivity and to support those activ

s for example. This platform is focused on pr

provides highly customizable graphical repres

MEP is an instrumental tool in documenting sys

entation deliverables.

rt the BIM process for all disciplines. Allowing

uilding services, facilitate the design process

nveys design intent based on a Building Inform

ables today are still 2D documents that need to c

er, the processes utilized to generate those 2Dmodel based design tools. This helps analyze

AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP may be utilized i

value to the overall project through design visu

will be employed, and where AutoCAD MEP c

may be assured that their projects will ultim

2D construction documents and a digital file

ying AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite is understandind how to use each platform. An approach that

oduct limitations Revit MEP and/or AuoCAD M

nd full Revit MEP implementation

m skill sets and project timelines

ities and disciplines

oviding construction

entations across all

tems, which is more

users to create an

with analysis and

tion Model.

onvey the required

ocuments may beand resolve design

tandem throughout

lization and conflict

n support modeling

ately succeed. This

to meet deliverable

ng the strengths ofan help with:

EP


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7. Embellish your detail withcorrect

8. Once you complete the deto Clipboard

Start a new Revit Project using

1. Set your units appropriate

2. In this second project, crethe previously created Revit D

3. Go to Edit>Paste from cli

(The reason for this is that ReUnused command. These step

4. Save the Project File givin

If you are creating multiple DetPaste each on into a new Draft

section.

When you are done, save andyour Revit Project. Open yourchoose the views from the Det

etail Lines, Detail Components, Text and Dimen

ail, highlight the entire detail in the Drafting View

NOtemplate

ly for the Detail (Typically Imperial)

ate a new Drafting View. Name the view and settail, Click 'OK'

board to paste in the detail

it does not purge everything (like Fill Patterns) ds are important for making a clean Revit detail fo

g it a name that makes sense.

ails you can repeat the steps in the first section ting View in the Project File that you just saved in

close your Detail Project. You can now load theroject and from the Filemenu choose Insert froil Project that you want to bring into yourRevit P

sions to make it look

and go to Edit>Copy

the Scale to match

ring the Purger future use)

convert your details.the preceding

rafting Views intoFile > Views and

roject.


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15 IPD In

Revit is not BIM or IPD or IP.

good analogy is if BIM is like

information about BIM, IP and I

Implementing a Revit product

like planning a trip, not knowin

or need different results with

advantages of using Revit ME

is important to accurately desc

they fit into any firms impleme

Pros

Compatibility with clients a

Improved collaboration an

Increased accuracy using

schedules.

Engineering calculations d

highlight trouble spots.

Integration with Third Part

Building Studio for enginee

Cons

Steep learning curve.

Software upgrades.

Hardware upgrades.

Productivity loss.

tegrated Project delivery

Revit is a tool used in these processes and th

he internet, Revit may be like an internet brows

PD out there and being an expert is a must.

an be overwhelming, so creating a plan is esse

the destination, only leads to not getting there.

Revit MEP. There are more than enough funct

. There are all kinds of claims as to what Revit

ribe what the pros and cons of Revit MEP are, a

tation plan. See below for a preliminary list.

nd partners using Revit.

interference detection using 3 dimensional obje

roperties stored in objects to instantly report to

ta can be used as a graphical tool to speed the

software like Trane Trace 700, IES, Carriers H

ring calculations.

re are other tools. A

er. There is plenty of

ntial to success. Just

Every firm may want

ions, capabilities and

MEP is capable of. It

nd agree on and how

ts.

ustomizable

esign process and

P and Green


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16 The RolThe person who is responsible

manager to the project. The m

They include, but are not limite

Transferring modeling

Validating the level of

Validating modeling co

Combining or linking m

Participating in design

Communicating issues

Keeping file naming ac

Managing version cont

Properly storing the m

of Model Manager

for contributing modeling content should assign

del manager from each party has a number of r

d to:

content from one party to another

etail and controls as defined for each project ph

ntent during each phase

ultiple models

review and model coordination sessions

back to the internal and cross-company teams

curate

rol

dels in the collaborative project management sy

model

sponsibilities.

se

stem


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17 CAD M

Listing a set of responsibilities

can be expected to perform i

following tasks, but probably n

Maintaining hardware and s

CAD machines running and tothese responsibilities can be

manager must always take the

fact, many CAD managers I

elect not to because CAD man

Providing primary CAD sup

that arise daily. This requires

require in-depth, self-directed

that the CAD manager becom

CAD standards formulation.

CAD standard or a customer s

CAD standards for layering,

enforcement of CAD standa

importance of standards and

standards.

Technology resource planni

the future to plan for new soft

efficient. CAD managers areyears ago. Remember that pl

futurist; youll need to establis

The best CAD managers ar

technologies.

nagers Responsibility

a CAD manager should posses, Listing the va

in todays workplace. Not necessary that need

ed to perform most of them at one time or anoth

ftware. The most basic function of the CAD ma

coordinate network procedures for storage of Cshared with a central computer support depart

lead in solving problems and will always be the r

now could work in centralized computer supp

agement keeps them in their design skill area.

ort. CAD managers must be able to answer m

familiarization with all software platforms in the

study or training on an ongoing basis. Another

s the go to authority on any CAD problem.

A key part of any CAD department is working t

tandard. You have to take the lead role in formul

dimensioning, text annotations and inform

rds correlates closely to how effectively you

et upper-level design or engineering managem

g. More than ever, CAD managers are being r

are releases and decide how to make the CA

uch more likely to keep up with new technoloanning for resources and new technology isnt

budgets and cost justifications to back up you

constantly reading and maintaining folders

rious functions that

to perform all the

er.

ager is to keep the

D data. Sometimesment, but the CAD

esponsible party. In

rt departments but

st of the questions

company and may

way to state this is

o either a company

lating and enforcing

tion storage. The

communicate the

ent to agree to the

equired to look into

D department more

gy now than a fewjust about being a

recommendations.

on interesting new


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The best CAD managers artechnologies.

Document/archive manageimplementing document manprocedures portion of their joarchiving and perhaps even Int.

Staff management. Sometimoversee temporary staff to en

CAD managers have a full-blfrom scheduling resources to pfor those undertaking their first

Staff training. CAD managerexisting employees beef up ttraining plan that allows themtraining materials to meet thesCAD managers approach to tof CAD standards much easier

constantly reading and maintaining folders

ent. Increasingly, CAD managers areagement solutions as an extension of theb. The control of CAD information to ensureernet access is a rapidly growing part of CAD m

s CAD managers are responsible for hiring CAure that CAD projects are completed on time.

wn management job, which makes them respoerforming reviews to disciplinary procedures. Thimanagement position and should not be taken li

s are frequently called upon to orient new emeir CAD skills. The forward-thinking CAD mato leverage industry training books, Internet site needs, rather than putting the time into one-oaining is crucial because a strong training cultu.

n interesting new

eing thrust intoAD standards or

proper revisioning,nagement

drafters and mustIn these situations,

nsible for anythings is a huge step uphtly.

ployees or to helpager will devise aes and multimedia-one tutoring. The

re makes adoption


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HOW TO AVOID

What are the Ris

Insufficient exec Unrealistic goals Poor core team On-site project d Inadequate proj Improper imple Lack of project l Unfocused decis Lack of vision or Non-acceptance Legacy data mig Incomplete proc Lack of formal ri

Critical Success

Management co

team

Management Ex

Change manage

Forming an outscommitted Cha

Empowered to

Build subject ma

Practical Implem

Strict and efficie

Internal marketi

MPLEMENTATION FAIL

s in an Implementation?

tive support

election

isagreementsct assessment

entation planningadership

on making during design process

determination

and adherence by the end user

ation

ss map

k mitigation planning

Factors Lowering the

mmitment to change & Communi

ecutive broadcast of commitmen

ent strategy

anding development team withpions.

ake process-impacting decisions

tter experts during implementati

entation Strategy

t project management

g plan

RE?

isk

cation to the core

lear &

n


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Benefits of

Guide you to pro

Incorporate you

Your desig

Content (li

Create committe

Improve your w

Correction of re

Why select Part

Phased and in

Experience anrequirements a

Clearly definedat the beginnin

Project Manag Provides Adhere to Manage p

projects

roper Implementation

ductivity

company standards

look and feel (title block, templa

raries and symbology)

d successful users Success bree

rkflow and quality of Output

undancies & gaps in existing pro

er for Implementation

remental approach to implem

knowledge to understand eand business processes

processes and milestones arand during implementation

mentertified professionals manageProject Management Principlroject managers, including we

(scope, effort and schedule)

tes, etc.)

s Success

ess workflow

ntations

h clients

communicated

large projectsskly reviews of


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This material is prepared witAEC India ,regarding Revitindustry and the knowledgeTowers, Dubai International(Sharjah), ADPS Abu DhabToshiba Corporation etc.

This best practices have bethroughout the building indu

and MEP domain knowledge.

guidance of Mr. Raghavan Unni ,TechnicEP and Architecture from 15+ years of e

btained from landmark projects like Burj Alirport, Conference Palace Hotel (Abu DhaPower Station with consultants like Atki

en written in such a way that, how Revittry from Design to As-Built/Documentation

l Solutions Managerperience in the MEPArab, Emirates Twinbi) , Zoological Parks, Turner, BK Gulf,

MEP could be usedfrom the experience

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