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Course Aim
This easy-to-follow course is a perfect hands-on accompaniment to learning, aimed at helping all building services practitioners, whatever their skill levels, to quickly become proficient with Building Information Modelling (BIM) workflows, using the Autodesk Revit platform. Every chapter explains the fundamentals of the software, in the context of BIM methodology and market best practise, whilst referencing prevailing standards and protocols. Individual modules contain clear learning objectives with practical task based step-by-step examples, covering the software's core features and functionality, ensures you are productive from the very start of your learning. You can either work through every lesson to complete the full course, or individual lessons on the specific skills you need. The course contains helpful tips and tricks and will be an invaluable reminder of the topics covered in your learning and a source of reference for years to come.
Revit MEP – Building Services(3 days)
| Module 00 Revit in a Nutshell | ||
| Module 01 Introduction to the Principles of BIM What is BIM and what does it mean? The benefits of BIM What will BIM deliver? Industry drivers Introducing Levels of BIM Implications on team and workflow; fee and deliverables; contract and insurance issues | ||
| Module 02 UI Tour, Project Navigation and View Creation Interactive session introducing the menu and screen layout Interrogating the model to extract views Plans, sections and elevations Displaced views, callouts and drafting views 3D isometrics, perspectives and walkthrough movies Placement and properties of grids, levels and dimensions Introduction to basic Revit elements Exercise on creating levels, grids and using dimensions and scope boxes | ||
| Module 03 Element Selection and Manipulation Interactive session introducing object selection methods Element properties and manipulation Instance and Type parameters Modify tools, Nodes and Snaps Exercise on basic editing tools, trim, offset, align, etc | ||
| Module 04 Visibility Control and Categorisation Project-Wide Settings View Specific Overrides Element Specific Overrides Individual Line Overrides Exercise on modifying element visibility | ||
| Module 05 Model Development Methodology Is BIM just about 3D? Information timeline and overload How a project develops from a base template The complexity of components Controlling graphical display | ||
| Module 06 Establishing a Project Project units - Common, HVAC, Electrical and Piping MEP settings, symbols and schematic design Project commencement and collaboration Linking CAD and Revit Architecture Coordination review Exercise on linking a Revit Architecture model and using copy/monitor tools | ||
| Module 07 Introduction to Building Elements Basic wall definitions, floors, roofs and ceilings Sketching rules and relating slabs to walls and supports Slab slopes, roof design and ceiling definition System family editing Column and beam placement Exercise on element placement techniques and developing a composite wall | ||
| Module 08 Equipment, Fixtures and Fittings Family terminology Component placement Selecting the correct level - FFL, SSL, Floor Soffit and Ceiling Soffit MEP workflow Exercise on hosted elements, visibility controls and multi-storey design | ||
| Module 09 Introducing Systems Setting up the project profile Main systems Mechanical, Electrical and Piping System browser, connectors and other air systems Exercise on creating a system generated air supply layout | ||
| Module 10 Basic Schedules and Legends Generation of tabular interrogations of the model Scheduling Components Style schedules Legends Exercise on creating a schedule and legend | ||
| Module 11 Geometry Formation and In-Place Families Interactive session on the creation and manipulation of basic solid and void forms Extrusion Blend Revolve Sweep Swept Blend Exercise explores creating the above forms | ||
| Module 12 Mechanical Systems Mechanical settings Duct types and fittings Creating duct and piping systems Insulating and lining ductwork Plant and equipment Mechanical pipework, flanges and fittings Exercise on completing and checking a ventilation system | ||
| Module 13 Electrical Systems Equipment, devices and fixtures Wiring, cable tray and conduit modelling Circuits and switch systems Exercise on electrical service type filters and their use | ||
| Module 14 Plumbing Systems Plumbing settings Plumbing fixtures Creating plumbing systems Creating sanitary systems Domestic hot and cold-water systems System browser Exercise on creating a sanitary system, a piping system and a system type filter | ||
| Module 15 Spaces, Zones, Areas and Volumes Differentiate between spaces, zones, areas and volumes Defining spaces, bounding elements, tags and schedules Computation for areas and volumes Using space data outside of Revit Colour schemes and legends Exercise on creating and manipulating spaces | ||
| Module 16 2D Draughting and Annotation Introducing annotation tools and component categories Detail component libraries Repeating details Lines and arcs Text, Tags and keynotes Exercise on generating and annotating a construction detail | ||
| Module 17 Sheet Compilation and Publication Project browser organisation – WIP and Publish Creating and populating sheets Working with schedules Publishing and document management | ||
| Module 18 Basic Subdivision and Collaboration Introducing a BIM Strategy Document Model management Project team collaboration techniques Transmittal and model issue protocols Basics of large-model sub-division Exercise on worksets and task allocation | ||
| Module 19 Introduction to the Principles of Family Editing The basic process 10 stages for trouble-free family creation Exercise on defining a fully parametric mechanical component |
- Understand BIM and describe the relevance and application of Revit in professional practice, within the BIM workflow
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work with building services components and systems, following international best practice protocols to efficiently create 3D models as a basis for drawings, schedules and analysis applications
- Demonstrate knowledge of technologies and practices relevant to the use of 3D drawing software
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement applied drawing package solutions to quantify building project components
- Demonstrate the ability to use modern computer-based engineering software tools to solve well-defined building and services design problems and communicate effectively with the engineering community
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of system design on function, quality and cost