Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2015: Autodesk Official Press

Become an Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 Expert Perfectly paced and covering all the core concepts and functionality of Autodesk Revit MEP 2015, this complete reference helps you master project set–up and templates, create logical air, water, and fire protection systems, evaluate building loads, and more. If you need to quickly learn Revit MEP 2015, the discussions and real–world tutorials in this book are the ideal resources to get you up to speed. Loaded with tips, tricks, and exercises that reinforce the detailed discussions, this fully updated edition also gives you access to a companion website where you can download before–and–after tutorial files to compare your finished work to projects completed by professionals. Coverage includes: Creating and using project templates Improving efficiency with worksharing and collaboration Generating schedules that show quantities, materials, and design dependencies Importing and exporting gbXML Lighting, power receptacles, and equipment Generating and modeling content Making sense of more advanced electrical and plumbing information Creating and managing systems to get Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 to work for you Reducing time spent on drafting tasks with symbols and annotations Utilizing the Detail Line button to draw linework that is specific to the view in which it is created Grasp the Newest Features of Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 Build Loads and Ductwork with Confidence and Ease Place Air and Water Distribution Equipment Correctly Create Water Systems, Plumbing Fixtures, and Their Connectors Use Symbols and Create Equipment, Fixtures, and Devices

Don Bokmiller is a Design Technologist at Clark Nexsen, Inc. He has 17 years of experience working in the AEC industry and is a frequent speaker at the Revit Technology Conference (RTC) events in North America. Simon Whitbread has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, has taught Revit to students of all experience levels, and is a committee member for RTC. Dan Morrison has over 20 years experience as a mechanical engineer and has presented at numerous RTCs and other BIM conferences; he is VDC engineer with BGC Posco international in Perth, Australia, managing all aspects of BIM from design through handover.