Revit MEP Training Course

Lesson 1 • Working with Views and Visibility

Covers floor plans, sections, elevations, and 3D views tailored to MEP disciplines. Proper view management is essential for coordinated MEP documentation.

Lesson 2 • Linking Architectural and Structural Models

Demonstrates linking host models and managing their visibility for MEP design. Establishes the coordination workflow that underpins all MEP modelling tasks.

Lesson 3 • Understanding Revit Families and Categories

Explains the family hierarchy—system, loadable, and in-place—specific to MEP components. Students gain the vocabulary needed to place and manage MEP elements.

Lesson 4 • Starting and Configuring a Project

Teaches template selection, project units, and discipline settings for MEP work. Correct setup here prevents rework in all subsequent chapters.

Lesson 1 • Duct Sizing and Pressure Loss Reporting

Demonstrates duct sizing tools, friction loss settings, and pressure drop reports. Students validate system performance before issuing construction documents.

Lesson 2 • Placing Mechanical Equipment and Air Terminals

Covers inserting AHUs, FCUs, diffusers, and grilles with correct host and offset settings. Accurate placement drives correct duct routing in later sections.

Lesson 3 • Duct Routing and Layout Strategies

Teaches manual and automatic duct routing, fitting selection, and routing preferences. Students learn to produce clean, clash-free duct layouts efficiently.

Lesson 4 • Duct System Types and Properties

Explains supply, return, and exhaust system types and their property parameters. Correct system assignment enables accurate airflow calculations and schedules.

Lesson 1 • Sanitary and Drainage Pipe Routing

Covers sloped pipe routing for sanitary waste and vent systems. Correct slope settings ensure code-compliant drainage layouts.

Lesson 2 • Plumbing System Types and Schedules

Explains creating and assigning plumbing system types and extracting fixture unit schedules. System data supports engineering calculations and material takeoffs.

Lesson 3 • Pipe Sizing and Flow Analysis

Demonstrates pipe sizing tools and flow analysis for supply and drainage systems. Students verify hydraulic adequacy before finalising plumbing drawings.

Lesson 4 • Pipe Routing for Supply Systems

Teaches cold and hot water pipe routing, pipe types, and connection to fixtures. Students build a complete domestic water distribution network.

Lesson 1 • Electrical Equipment and Panels

Teaches placing distribution boards, transformers, and switchgear with correct voltage settings. Equipment properties feed directly into panel schedule calculations.

Lesson 2 • Panel Schedules and Load Calculations

Demonstrates generating panel schedules and reviewing connected and demand loads. Students validate electrical design compliance before issuing permit drawings.

Lesson 3 • Conduit and Cable Tray Routing

Covers routing conduit runs and cable trays with fittings and supports. Students model the physical containment infrastructure for electrical systems.

Lesson 4 • Placing Electrical Fixtures and Devices

Covers inserting lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, and data devices on correct hosts. Accurate placement enables correct circuit assignment in later sections.

Lesson 1 • Dynamo for MEP Automation

Introduces visual scripting in Dynamo to automate repetitive MEP placement and data tasks. Automation reduces manual effort and enforces consistency across large projects.

Lesson 2 • Adaptive Components for MEP

Demonstrates using adaptive component families for complex curved or angled MEP runs. Adaptive geometry handles non-orthogonal conditions in architectural MEP integration.

Lesson 3 • Creating Custom MEP Families

Teaches building loadable MEP families with connectors, parameters, and nested geometry. Custom families fill gaps in manufacturer libraries and enforce project standards.

Lesson 4 • Parametric Duct and Pipe Fittings

Explains building parametric fittings with routing preferences and connector rules. Parametric fittings ensure automatic insertion during duct and pipe routing.

Lesson 1 • Worksharing for Multi-Discipline Teams

Explains central file setup, worksets, and synchronisation for collaborative MEP projects. Worksharing enables multiple engineers to work simultaneously without data loss.

Lesson 2 • Interference Checking in Revit

Covers running the built-in interference check between MEP and host model categories. Students identify and prioritise clashes before moving to resolution.

Lesson 3 • Coordinating Duct and Pipe Routing

Teaches rerouting strategies to resolve MEP-to-MEP and MEP-to-structure conflicts. Systematic rerouting minimises field changes and reduces construction cost.

Lesson 4 • Using Navisworks for Advanced Clash Detection

Demonstrates exporting to Navisworks and running rule-based clash tests. Students gain access to clash management workflows beyond Revit's native tools.

Lesson 1 • Tagging MEP Elements

Covers applying duct, pipe, conduit, and equipment tags with correct leader settings. Tags communicate design intent and are required on all issued drawings.

Lesson 2 • Legends and Keynotes

Explains creating symbol legends and applying keynote tags for MEP drawings. Legends and keynotes standardise drawing communication across the project team.

Lesson 3 • Printing and Exporting Drawings

Demonstrates print settings, PDF export, and DWG export for MEP drawing sets. Students produce deliverables in formats required by consultants and contractors.

Lesson 4 • Sheet Setup and Title Blocks

Covers creating sheets, placing views, and configuring title block parameters. Correct sheet setup ensures consistent presentation across the full drawing set.

Lesson 1 • Project Handover and Close-Out

Demonstrates transmittal preparation, model archiving, and as-built update workflows. Proper close-out ensures the delivered model reflects constructed conditions accurately.

Lesson 2 • Model Quality and Auditing

Teaches purging unused content, auditing files, and resolving warnings systematically. Clean models perform better and reduce errors in downstream coordination.

Lesson 3 • COBie Data and Asset Information

Explains populating COBie-required parameters for MEP equipment and systems. Asset data embedded in Revit supports facilities management after project handover.

Lesson 4 • IFC Export for Open BIM Workflows

Covers IFC export settings, property set mapping, and validation for MEP models. IFC enables interoperability with non-Revit platforms used by other project stakeholders.