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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
nk
factors
methods
l
el by trade
el by level
system
/Copy Monitor
ork Hierarchy
h Model
plate
arting a Project in Revit platform
for Architecture
for Structure
for MEP
ject browser
tory structure for content library
ing on the latest software
ucts
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.
Make sure that the arc
includes mirroring it.
Make sure that the arc
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
hitect 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
should be performed t
2. Project Folder/File Str
central file, consultant
reference drawings, et
3. Workstations: Organiz
4. Model Position/Extent
internal or based on su
5. Enter location data to
6. Define true north and
7. Add levels and grids to
8. Model Organization: A
9. Adjust browser organi
10. Create Shared Param
11. Model Views: Create
views of the model dat
in the project template,
s: Starting a Project (Stru
roject using the appropriate company template,
provide direction for the design team. These ta
ucture: Create a folder structure to organize
s files, and any associated files (e.g. project-s
.);
e local files in a consistent manner on users ma
: Define the projects position in space by choosi
rvey data, using project and or survey base poin
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;
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
should be performed t
2. Project Folder/File Str
central file, consultant
reference drawings, et
3. Workstations: Organiz
4. Model Position/Extent
whether internal or ba
5. Enter location data to
6. Define true north and
7. Add levels and grids to
8. Model Organization: A
9. Adjust browser organi
10. Create Shared Para
applicable.
11. Model Views: Create
views of the model d
included in the project
s: Starting a Project (ME
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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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
is essential to
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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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13.5 Detailed Design
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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13.6 Detailed Design
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.
13.7 Detailed Design
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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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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Autodesk University handout
Autodesk Blogs
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