MEP Project Setup 02

Building on the previous post, MEP Project Setup 01, here are a few more items to consider when setting up an MEP project in Revit.

Verify Levels

• Similar to Phases, it is best to have a level in the MEP model for each level in the architectural model.
• Copy/Monitor and/or Monitor each Level
• If you already have a Level in your MEP model, you just need to Monitor the architectural Level. You DO NOT want to create multiple Levels on top of each other.
• If Arch has more Levels than your template, use Copy/Monitor to create new Levels in your model.
• Delete any extra Levels, not needed, in your model.

Structural Grids

• To have control over the exact placement of structural grid bubbles Copy/Monitor is used.
• Scope Boxes can also be used; more on this in a future post.
• Usually, the linked structural model dictates.
• Turn off visibility of linked structural grids via View Templates.
• If a structural grid is moved or deleted, a coordination warning is presented when the model is opened.
• Unfortunately, Revit does not alert you if additional grids are added.

Pin Linked Models

• Use the pin feature to prevent someone from accidentally moving or deleting a linked model.