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For the past 3 years, SKE has been designing projects in Autodesk's Revit MEP Suite, an advanced application that has allowed SKE to greatly extend its BIM capabilities. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. It uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software (Revit) to increase productivity in building design and construction. BIM is the process, Revit is the tool.
| Instead of drafting 2D lines, BIM modeling places intelligent components within the model. Each piece of equipment, as well as providing a detailed physical model, has a list of parameters tied to it, such as Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing (MEP) specifications, manufacturer, materials, cost, and any number of custom parameters. |
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A powerful tool within Revit MEP is the Interference Check tool. Revit finds coordination interferences and highlights them, making for simple and efficient collision detection. This solves coordination problems before the project is issued, minimizing revisions.
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Components placed in a BIM model are assigned to an intelligent “system”. Several default systems are built into Revit, such as Supply/Return Air, Hot/Cold Water, as well as power and switching systems, and additional custom systems can be created. This allows for easy scheduling of MEP components as well as cost estimating and analysis of these systems.
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One distinct advantage to designing BIM projects is helping the client to visualize their final project before the construction process begins. Since everything in Revit is modeled rather than drafted, any view can be created at any time, including 3D views, elevations, sections, perspective camera views, and renderings. This allows the BIM team to show the client their project in real time and with realistic finishes and geometry.
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