Revit MEP Crash Course W RevX | BIM Pure Live 111

Why It Matters

By providing production‑ready families and a repeatable template, RevX reduces modeling time and raises coordination quality, giving firms a competitive edge in the fast‑moving AEC market.

Key Takeaways

• RevX launches first Revit MEP crash course covering mechanical modeling.
• Custom RevX families outperform Revit’s default components for production projects.
• Course uses a six‑story multifamily building as practical modeling example.
• Groups and templates streamline replication of systems across similar units.
• Upcoming series will add electrical, plumbing, and structural masterclasses.

Summary

The live BIM Pure episode introduced RevX’s first Revit MEP crash course, focusing on mechanical system modeling. Host Nicolati announced a new Revit Pro template v2 and a companion plug‑in that will automate repetitive tasks, while also previewing upcoming electrical, plumbing, and structural masterclasses.

The course is built around a six‑story multifamily‑commercial building, demonstrating how to model roof drains, water supply, sanitary and storm systems. RevX’s custom families replace Revit’s generic blocks, offering modifiable parameters, schedule‑ready data, and built‑in filters that align with production‑grade workflows.

Tyler highlighted the use of four‑pipe hydronic fan‑coil units, a roof‑mounted chiller, and a boiler to illustrate diverse system typologies. He emphasized grouping strategies to replicate designs across identical units without manual updates, a technique praised by the panel as essential for large‑scale projects.

For BIM managers and MEP designers, the combined template and family suite promises faster model creation, reduced errors, and smoother coordination. As RevX rolls out the full suite of MEP and structural courses, firms can expect a standardized knowledge base that accelerates project delivery and improves client value.

Original Description

RevX is a company focused on helping AEC professionals build strong Revit MEP systems.

In this live, we'll have the full team:

- Ryan Schalk, plumbing

- Tyler Disney, mechanical design

- Jon Chan, electrical design

The trio will share tips and strategies to get started in the Revit MEP world.

Get the BIM Pure Revit MEP Courses: https://bimpure.com/mep

Learn more about RevX: https://revxmep.com/

Learn more about the Quinzhee project Franky: https://quinzhee.ca/projets/franky

Add the next episode of BIM Pure Live about Revit Template to your calendar: https://addcal.io/e/xjij7w3oyb2f

Thanks to D5 for sponsoring this episode of BIM Pure Live.

🎵 Music by: Ile Flottante

Timestamps:

0:00 - Pre-show music

0:36 - D5 Render

2:43 - Announcements

4:05 - Chatting with RevX

8:04 - MEP for Revit course

12:53 - RevX families and template

22:03 - MEP for Revit course

26:17 - Groups & families

34:31 - Placeholder link

36:10 - View Template

41:00 - Worksets

45:15 - Heights

50:00 - Sizing

51:30 - Manufactured families

53:13 - The magic boxes

56:24 - Clash & Coordination

1:00:50 - Convert lines to pipe

1:03:09 - Why use custom families?

1:05:49 - Automatic routing in Revit MEP

1:06:56 - AI for MEP

1:11:46 - Groups vs Revit performance

1:13:08 - Addins used by RevX

1:15:25 - Service type (Electricity)

1:17:15 - Revit API

1:19:00 - Announcements & closure

1:20:44 - Post-show music