Revit® MEP 2010 – Fundamentals


This class is designed to be a minimum of four days and is the introductory class for persons desiring to learn Revit® MEP. The student should have a working knowledge of computers.

Learning Objective
Using the Revit® MEP 2010 software, the participant will learn the basics of the software, such as the interface, creating spaces and zones, HVAC systems, system piping, plumbing systems, and electrical circuits and wiring. Participants will also learn to link Revit models and work with other disciplines.

    Course Outline

  • Building Information Modeling
  • Building Information Modeling for MEP Engineering
  • About Building Information Modeling
  • About Bidirectional Associativity



    • Revit MEP Basics

  • Exploring the User Interface
  • The Revit MEP User Interface
  • The Ribbon Framework
  • Guidelines for Using the User Interface
  • Working with Revit Elements and Families
  • About Building Elements
  • About Families
  • Guidelines for Working with Revit Elements and Families



    • Viewing the Model

  • Managing Views
  • About Views
  • Creating Views and Adding Matchlines
  • View Properties
  • View Templates
  • Guidelines for Working with Views and View Templates
  • Controlling Object Visibility
  • Object Visibility Settings
  • Modifying Line Styles
  • About User-Defined Filters
  • Creating Filters
  • Guidelines for Controlling Object Visibility
  • Working with Section and Elevation Views
  • About Section Views
  • About Elevation Views
  • Guidelines for Creating Section and Elevation Views
  • Creating and Modifying 3D Views
  • About 3D Views
  • About Cameras
  • Creating and Modifying Camera Views



    • Starting a New Project

  • Setting Up Projects
  • About Projects
  • Project Settings
  • About Project Templates
  • About Mechanical-Default Project Template
  • About Revit File Types
  • Creating Project Templates
  • Guidelines for Creating Project Template Files
  • Linking Revit Models
  • Linking Revit Architecture Projects
  • RVT Link Display Settings Dialog Box
  • Guidelines for Linking Revit Models
  • Sharing Projects Using Worksets
  • About Worksets
  • About the Central File
  • Process of Sharing Projects Using Worksets
  • Moving the Central File
  • Opening Specific Worksets from a Central File
  • Methods of Setting Workset Visibility
  • Guidelines for Sharing Projects Using Worksets
  • Defining Discipline Settings
  • About Mechanical Settings
  • About Electrical Settings
  • Guidelines for Defining Discipline Settings
  • Importing and Editing DWG Details
  • Options for Importing and Editing DWG Details
  • Guidelines for Importing and Editing DWG Details



    • Defining Volumes

  • Creating Spaces
  • About Spaces
  • Process of Creating Spaces
  • Guidelines for Creating Spaces
  • Creating Zones
  • About Zones
  • Process of Creating Zones
  • Guidelines for Creating Zones



    • Building Performance Analysis

  • Building Performance Analysis
  • About Analytical Models
  • Process of Viewing Analytical Models
  • Guidelines for Viewing Analytical Models
  • Defining Heating and Cooling Loads
  • Heating and Cooling Loads Information
  • Process of Specifying Project Energy Data
  • Process of Specifying Space Heating and Cooling Load Parameters
  • Process of Specifying Zone Heating and Cooling Loads Parameters
  • Process of Exporting Defined Energy Data to a gbXML File
  • Guidelines for Defining Heating and Cooling Loads
  • Calculating Heating and Cooling Loads
  • About Heating and Cooling Loads
  • Heating and Cooling Loads Report
  • Process of Calculating Heating and Cooling Loads
  • Guidelines for Calculating Heating and Cooling Loads



    • HVAC Systems

  • Creating HVAC Systems
  • About HVAC Systems
  • Mechanical Parts in HVAC Systems
  • Process of Creating HVAC Systems
  • Guidelines for Creating HVAC Systems
  • Generating HVAC System Layouts
  • About Layouts
  • Duct Sizing
  • Duct System Inspection Tools
  • Process of Generating HVAC System Layouts
  • Guidelines for Generating HVAC System Layouts
  • Creating and Modifying Ductwork
  • Ducts and Duct Fittings
  • Duct and Duct Fitting Control Grips
  • Tools for Creating and Modifying Ductwork
  • Process of Applying Duct Color Fills
  • Guidelines for Creating and Modifying Ductwork



    • Piping Systems

  • Creating System Piping
  • About System Piping
  • Process of Creating a Piping System
  • Guidelines for Creating a Piping System



    • Plumbing Systems

  • Creating Plumbing Systems
  • About Plumbing Systems
  • Process of Creating a Plumbing System
  • Guidelines for Creating a Plumbing System



    • Fire Protection Systems

  • Creating Fire Protection Systems
  • About Fire Protection Systems
  • Process of Creating a Fire Protection System



    • Electrical Systems

  • Creating Electrical Circuits
  • About Electrical Circuits
  • Tools for Working with Electrical Circuits
  • Process of Creating Electrical Circuits
  • Guidelines for Creating Electrical Circuits
  • Creating Wiring
  • About Electrical Wiring
  • Process of Creating a Wire Type
  • Guidelines for Creating Wiring



    • Working with Architects and Engineers

  • Monitoring Changes in Linked Files
  • About Project Sharing
  • Copy and Monitor Tools
  • Coordinating and Monitoring Changes in the Current Project
  • Coordination Review Tool
  • Guidelines and Monitoring Changes in Linked Files
  • Checking and Fixing Interference Conditions
  • About Interference Checks
  • Guidelines for Checking and Fixing Interference Conditions



    • Detailing and Drafting

  • Creating Callout Views
  • About Callouts
  • Creating Reference Callouts
  • Guidelines for Creating Callouts
  • Working with Detail Views
  • About Detail Views
  • Creating Detail Views
  • Process of Saving and Reusing Detail Views
  • Guidelines for Saving and Reusing Detail Views
  • Working with Drafting Views
  • About Drafting Views
  • Process of Reusing Drafting Views
  • Guidelines for Reusing Drafting Views



    • Annotations and Schedules

  • Working with Text and Tags
  • About Text
  • About Tags
  • Guidelines for Working with Text and Tags
  • Working with Dimensions
  • About Temporary Dimensions
  • About Permanent Dimensions
  • Guidelines for Working with Dimensions
  • Creating Legends
  • About Legends
  • Guidelines for Creating Legends
  • Working with Schedules
  • About Schedules
  • About Schedule Properties
  • Exporting Schedules
  • Modifying Schedule Fields
  • Guidelines for Working with Schedules



    • Construction Documentation

  • Working with Titleblocks
  • About Titleblocks
  • Creating and Updating Titleblocks
  • Guidelines for Working with Titleblocks
  • Working with Sheets
  • About Sheets
  • Process of Previewing and Printing Sheets and Views
  • Guidelines for Working with Sheets



    • The Family Editor (Optional)

  • Creating and Modifying Families
  • About Families
  • Connectors
  • Process of Creating Families
  • Guidelines for Creating and Modifying Families

About the Instructor:
Doug Bowers, AIA, LEED® AP
Doug Bowers combines 30 years of architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) experience with 20 years experience in managing and consulting in the use of various design software packages.

Doug recently worked on projects for a multi-office multi-disciplinary firm using Revit and AutoCAD Architecture. He served in roles of Project Manager, Project Architect, and Project BIM Manager. Doug was also a member of the BIM Implementation Team, the CADD Committee, and Project BIM Manager for a multi-company $130 million Revit-based project. Doug’s prior experience with Revit was instrumental in helping the organization adapt to utilizing Revit and Building Information Modeling. Doug performed Revit new user training for employees, as well as weekly Revit lunch ‘n learns for employee ongoing training.

Doug’s experience also includes working as a Senior Consultant for a nationwide Autodesk Value-Added-Reseller. In this role, Doug assisted client companies with implementation of Revit and AutoCAD Architecture. He provided custom training for both users and CAD Managers, in addition to standardized training sessions for various levels of difficulty. Client software version upgrade customizations and training were also an important part of his position. Doug routinely spoke to companies about utilizing BIM software and the impact it would have on their organization.

Doug spent over 7 years managing design software for a 16-office nationwide architectural firm. As the Director of CADD Technologies, Doug was responsible for management of regional office CADD Managers, in addition to all customization and implementation of the design software. He developed standard training for all new CADD users and conducted customized training sessions throughout the offices.

Doug’s 30 years of experience in the AEC industry includes the project types of retail, education, offices, justice/detention, churches, medical, warehouses, and manufacturing. His project roles during that time include Project Manager, Project Architect, and Design-Build Manager. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in combining architecture and design software technology to increase the organization’s productivity.

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