Session 1.4
What MEP Needs from Your Architectural Models
Synopsis:
In this session, the speaker shares their experience as an MEP professional with BIM and presents their basic workflow for BIM projects. Emphasizing the significance of Kick-Off Meetings for project success, they discuss their thoughts on the matter. Additionally, the speaker stresses the importance of gathering vital data during the different design phases, which is required for the MEP design team to produce a well-designed MEP model for the client. They also draw attention to critical decisions that can significantly impact a project’s outcome. Ultimately, the speaker underscores the importance of a well-planned BIM process and offers insights into the essential components needed for success. This session offers a valuable perspective on BIM from an MEP professional’s point of view.
Learning Objectives:
1. What Design Intent means for us.
2. The importance of Kick-off meetings and what should be discussed/outlined.
3. How some decisions can have adverse effects on design, our time and our budget.
4. An overview of the speaker’s basic workflow.
5. What are the design needs that help provide a better and more accurate Revit model.
These takeaways provide valuable insights into how MEP professionals approach BIM projects and what factors affect them when creating BIM models.
Body:
Collaborating with various disciplines, both internally and externally, is an essential aspect of project success. As an architect, it is imperative to ensure that your actions are supporting the efforts of other teams, particularly MEP, to minimize the need for rework. In this session, we will explore how the architectural and structural aspects of a project impact critical workflow processes and provide insights on how to optimize collaboration with these teams for greater project efficiency. Join us as we delve into the key elements of effective interdisciplinary cooperation.