Revit MEP | Essentials

Revit MEP | Essentials is a comprehensive two-day private course led by an Autodesk Certified Instructor, designed for professionals in mechanical, electrical, fire, and hydraulic disciplines seeking to build a solid foundation in utilising Revit MEP on projects. This course can be delivered either virtually or in person, and covers the fundamental tools and workflows for creating and managing MEP systems in Revit, including project setup, modelling techniques, system analysis, coordination tools, and documentation practices.

During this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Revit MEP, starting with navigating Revit’s interface, setting up workflows, and linking architectural models to initiate an MEP project. You will learn how to configure levels, grids, and coordinate systems, which are essential for establishing a structured project environment. As the course progresses, you will explore how to manage views, control element visibility, and set up MEP spaces that integrate with architectural room data to ensure accurate system alignment. This course covers core modelling techniques for creating ductwork, piping, and electrical systems, including configuring routing preferences and exploring automatic layout options to streamline complex MEP designs. Further modules introduce Revit’s system analysis, model checks, and coordination tools, equipping you with essential skills to verify design accuracy, conduct clash detection, and ensure alignment across disciplines. You will also practise your documentation skills, learning how to use annotations, tags, dimensions, and sheet setup tools, enabling you to generate detailed project documentation for effective collaboration with external teams and stakeholders.

Upon completing the course, you will have a thorough understanding of Revit MEP’s core functionalities, enabling you to confidently work on live MEP projects. This foundational knowledge will serve as a strong base for advancing to more complex tasks and further developing your expertise.

During this course, you will explore the following topics:

• Module 1 – User Interface | Starting an MEP Project | Architectural Model Linking: Gain confidence navigating Revit’s user interface and optimising your workflow settings. In this module, you will explore how to start an MEP project by linking existing architectural models and configuring levels and grids using the copy/monitor coordination tool. Additionally, you will learn how to set up the coordinate system and structure the project environment effectively to ensure designs are aligned and ready for further development.
• Module 2 – Views | Element Visibility | Spaces | Space Settings: Explore how to create and manage views, control element visibility using visibility graphics and view templates, and how to define MEP spaces in your project. You will learn how to align spaces with architectural room names, understand space settings, and discover how spaces capture data from MEP systems to verify alignment between mechanical system designs and project requirements.
• Module 3 – Ducting | Routing Preferences | HVAC Systems: Practise modelling techniques to create ductwork, place duct accessories, flex ducts, air terminals, and mechanical equipment, as well as load families and configure routing preferences. In this module, you will explore how to connect ducts automatically, create duct systems, use the generate layout tool for auto-routing, and employ the system inspector to ensure your designs are efficient and meet project specifications.
• Module 4 – Piping | Graded Pipes | Sprinkler Systems | Automatic Layouts: Learn how to design and connect piping layouts with linear and graded pipes. Explore automatic layout options for piping systems, including sprinklers, and learn how to place plumbing components and fixtures. You will also understand how Revit helps calculate fixture/loading units and size domestic water systems piping, ensuring your designs meet project specifications and local standards.
• Module 5 – Electrical Systems | Lighting & Power Layouts | Cable Trays | Conduits: Discover how to create electrical systems, including lighting and power layouts. Explore modelling techniques for designing cable trays and conduits. In this module, you will learn how to create and manage electrical systems by placing electrical fixtures, lighting fixtures, and electrical equipment, while ensuring your layouts meet project requirements.
• Module 6 – System Analysis | Schedules | Model Checks | Model Coordination: Understand the fundamentals of system analysis and learn how to leverage Revit's tools to ensure your model’s accuracy. Practice generating and customising schedules/quantities to meet your project needs. Additionally, you will learn how to perform model checks using Revit’s built-in features and advanced scheduling techniques to verify your design, ensuring accuracy and clash-free results. You will also explore Revit’s coordination tools to enhance communication among team members.
• Module 7 – Documentation | Tags | Detailing | Text | Dimensions: Learn how to produce industry-standard documentation by adding annotations, tags, and dimensions to your views. You will explore Revit’s comprehensive annotation tools to enhance the depth and accuracy of your design documentation. This module covers best practices to ensure that your designs meet project requirements and are easily understood by stakeholders across various disciplines.
• Module 8 – Sheets | Printing | Export to CAD/IFC: Explore how to set up sheets for printing to meet project standards and present them in a professional format. You will learn how to export your models to CAD or IFC formats, making your designs accessible and ready for collaboration across different software platforms. This module also covers best practices for preparing views and sheets for efficient handover to external teams or clients, ensuring that all project documentation is clear, complete, and aligned with industry expectations.

Before the course, you will receive a Course Pack containing training notes and/or files that need to be downloaded prior to joining the training.

ARKANCE, an Authorized Autodesk Training Center, delivers high-quality training for Autodesk software users. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an official ARKANCE Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additionally, participants are encouraged to register their attendance with Autodesk Education to receive a Certificate of Completion from Autodesk. To obtain this certificate, participants must follow the steps provided in the confirmation email sent after registration and submit a post-training feedback survey within 60 days of completing the course.

To join the course, participants will need basic computer skills and a foundational understanding of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing design concepts. No prior experience with Revit MEP is required, but exploring the user interface beforehand is recommended.

Participants joining this course virtually will need:

• Revit '22 or higher, or Revit LT '22 or higher installed on their computer (required). We strongly recommend that participants join using the most recent version of the software. Please contact us if you need to purchase a software licence.
• The latest Zoom version installed on their computer (required).
• A stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps (required).
• A secondary screen to follow instructions shared by the course instructor during training, along with a mouse for easy software navigation (recommended).
• A headset to ensure clear communication with the instructor, and preferably a microphone and webcam for interactive conversations (recommended).

Participants joining this course in person will need:

• Revit '22 or higher, or Revit LT '22 or higher installed on their computer (required). We strongly recommend that participants join using the most recent version of the software. Please contact us if you need to purchase a software licence.
• A large computer screen, along with a keyboard and mouse for easy software navigation (recommended).

Additionally, the training venue should be equipped with:

• A projector setup or a large screen enabling the instructor to connect their laptop, facilitating attendee visibility of the instructor's screen (required).

Our private training sessions are offered at a flat rate per course and accommodate up to eight participants. Delivered on request, these courses can be conducted virtually or on-site at your venue.

The training can follow a standard agenda or be customised to align with your team’s specific workflows, existing templates, and project requirements. Please note that in-person training will incur additional travel costs, and pricing may vary for customised curriculums.

Please contact us to discuss organising this training for your team.