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Family Creation for Revit MEP Design

$1495 | 3-Day Course

Master the art of intelligent family creation in Revit MEP.

Course Overview

The Family Creation for Revit MEP Design course introduces students to essential techniques for creating intelligent, parametric families specifically designed for MEP workflows.

The class will cover the following topics:
  • Understanding the Family Editor interface and templates
  • Creating parametric frameworks and testing geometry
  • Using reference planes and workplanes effectively
  • Managing family parameters and visibility settings
  • Applying advanced tools including formulas and conditional logic
  • Developing MEP connectors for ducts, pipes, and electrical systems
  • Building 2D and line–based families for specialized applications
  • Implementing best practices for standardization and collaboration

This class is ideal for MEP engineers, contractors, and civil engineers who want to master Revit family creation techniques and improve design workflows.

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+ Full Course Details
Overview
  • The Family Creation for Revit MEP Design course focuses on creating intelligent, parametric families to enhance MEP workflows.
  • Students will work with piping, mechanical, and electrical systems while applying best practices for family creation and integration.
  • Hands-on exercises provide real-world experience in improving accuracy, collaboration, and efficiency in Revit models.
Objective
  • Master Revit Family Editor interface and tools
  • Create parametric and adaptive MEP families
  • Implement advanced parameters and data management
  • Develop nested families and optimize their performance
  • Apply best practices in MEP family and template creation
Target Student
  • MEP Engineers
  • Contractors
  • Civil Engineers
Audience Profile
  • Professionals seeking to expand their technical skills and improve productivity with Revit MEP family creation
+ Course Delivery Format
Virtual Instructor-Led

All of our Public Classes are taught by a virtual live instructor. How it works is a live instructor conducts the class from a remote location regardless if you attend at one of the local training centers or if you attend remotely.

For of Private Group Training classes we can arrange to have the instructor conduct the class live at your location. Need Group Training?

+ What's Included

  • Professional Instructor Delivery - You will learn with our expert trainers with over 15 years of experience.
  • Free Course Materials - You will receive free reference materials for your class.
  • Small Class Sizes - Our classes are limited to 12 students, so you have plently of opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor.
  • Free Repeat - If you need a refresher your are able to retake the class free of charge within one year of your original class date.
  • Hands-On Training - Our classes are designed for you work hands on during the session so can stay engaged and really learn the material.
  • Certificate of Completion - Each student will receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.

+ Course Outline
Family Editor Interface
  • Understanding the Family Editor interface and differences between Project & Family Editors.
Family Templates – Solids & Voids
  • Fundamentals for choosing the right family templates.
  • Creating the parametric framework.
  • Exploring different geometry formation methods.
  • Flexing geometry for testing parameters.
  • Joining geometry and understanding its effects.
  • Using voids to cut solids.
Reference Planes and Workplanes
  • Importance of reference planes and workplanes for modeling families.
  • Practical use of reference planes and workplanes in family creation.
Family Parameters and Types
  • Parameters Overview
  • Understanding how parameters work and their functions.
  • Visibility settings for different Levels of Detail (LOD).
  • Differentiating between types and instance parameters and their importance.
Advanced Tools for Families
  • Utilizing formulas for driving parameters at the project level.
  • Tips for using conditional formulas effectively.
  • Creating visibility switches using conditional formulas.
  • Developing custom tags and annotation families.
Connectors for Revit MEP Families
  • Understanding connectors in Revit MEP families and their role in system connections.
  • Types of connectors: Duct, Pipe, Electrical, Cable Tray, and Conduit.
  • Setting up and defining connector properties:
    • Flow direction and system classification.
    • Connector size, shape, and hosting behavior.
    • Parameter linking for dynamic calculations.
    • Managing system compatibility and connectivity between families.
    • Using connectors effectively for coordination with MEP systems.
    • Troubleshooting connector-related issues in MEP families.
Creating Additional Family Types
  • Creating 2D families.
  • Building line-based families.
+ Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of Revit and MEP workflows is recommended

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Course Schedule

Course Title Dates Times Location Fee
Family Creation for Revit MEP Design 10/21/2025 – 10/23/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Remote Only $1,495.00
Family Creation for Revit MEP Design 12/9/2025 – 12/11/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Remote Only $1,495.00

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