Bringing Fire Protection into the world of BIM using Revit

Sprinkler system layouts using Revit

Deciding to adopt a new piece of software does not come without serious consideration for many concerned, such as how it might affect your current processes, delivery teams, and delivery commitments.

In this blog article, we are going to look at why it may be time to think about switching to Revit to produce your sprinkler system layouts and move into the world of BIM. With model coordination, clash resolution, and data capture being significant aspects of many construction projects these days, with a growing number of users, and equipment manufacturers providing their content as Revit families, it may be worth considering the below list in your decision making process.

Some of Excitech’s clients have moved or are considering the move to Revit for sprinkler layouts based on the key aspects mentioned above, but it is also worth considering some other points you may not be aware of such as:

• Projects benefit from a significant reduction in potential project delays due to fewer RFI’s, with some projects reporting almost zero RFI’s due to working directly with project partners models.

• Create fabrication level sprinkler layouts directly in Revit using an intuitive toolset and utilising industry-standard content.

• Create a sprinkler layout within Revit then convert that design model to a fabrication level model with industry-standard pipe sections and fittings.

• Utilise legacy Fabrication CADmep layouts within Revit using maj export.

• Tools to create your own custom content within Revit.

• Custom Fabrication CADmep databases can be utilised within Revit.

• Custom Fabrication CADmep Profiles can be utilised within Revit .

• Keep large projects updated and current within a single file rather than relying on external referencing to see the complete project.

• Spatial awareness and visualisation, with great tools within Revit and various Add-ins available.

• Export from Revit to formats often required in BIM projects such as NWC and IFC.

Now that you know something of what Revit has to offer in the delivery of the fire protection aspect of a project, let us consider where you might be in the process.

Our consultants have worked with many clients that have chosen to make the move to Revit for their own reasons, and Excitech’s involvement was to provide training, built standards, and support to kickstart their journey in the right direction.

I am very happy to say on occasion staff moving on from an organisation, where Excitech has overseen the implementation of Revit, have invited us to oversee a similar implementation within their new organisation, confident that Excitech can add real value at a time where there may be some concern over-investment in new technology and processes.

If you are still at the decision-making stage and are simply looking for clarification in any of the areas you may be unsure about, or whether you have made the move or are considering the move to Revit for sprinkler system layouts, then please contact us on 01992 807 444 or email info@symetri.co.uk to discover how we can help you maximise your investment or address any of your concerns.

For more information on Revit, please visit our website: 
https://www.symetri.co.uk/products/revit

Building Services Consulting | Pre-project Assessments - keeping your project on track

Building Services Consulting services are available to support you start any project from a position of strength and stays on track throughout.

Whether you are new to Revit MEP and BIM, or if you have a few projects behind you, the areas assessed can benefit any organisation as it grows and develops in this rapidly changing industry.

There are key areas to consider when looking to reduce exposure to risk, reduce project delays, and gain any kind of productivity or competitive advantage when undertaking a BIM project using Revit MEP. A Pre-project Assessment will put your organisation in a great position to address areas of concern before starting a new project.

A Pre-project Assessment will review the following areas in the form of interviews with key staff, assessments, and reviews of standards and documentation:

• Hardware and software suitability 

• Delivery team readiness 

• Project-specific Revit MEP standards

• Information delivery requirements

• Potential training and support needs

• Project collaboration 

• Additional project requirements such as clash detection and reporting

Issues in any of these areas can result in problems occurring at any stage of project delivery, from initial resourcing and planning through to final deliverables. Therefore, why not prepare every aspect of your organisation for project delivery from the outset.

Initial reports and information from the Pre-Project Assessment will form the basis of presentation and discussion with an Excitech consultant, with measured results providing a clear understanding and scale for each of the areas assessed. An accurate picture of your current and future position can be established allowing you to make informed decisions on the best way forward for your organisation. Follow-up reports and recommendations from an Excitech consultant will allow you to consider the area’s most critical to your organisation and to successful project delivery, with the option of a strategic implementation of any of those recommendations.

A targeted training program to strengthen a known skill gap in a delivery team, an update to project templates and an update of hardware or IT infrastructure can be the solution to saving time and possible re-work during project delivery.

For more information about our Building Services consulting services, visit our website

https://www.symetri.co.uk/buildings-infrastructure/building-services