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Hui  \nFaculty of Science and Technology E-mail: [cmhui@vtc.edu.hk](cmhui@vtc.edu.hk)  \nSep 2018  \n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Contents | |\n| • BIM for plumbing design\u003Cbr>• Plumbing systems\u003Cbr>• Revit Plumbing tutorials | |\n\n| BIM for plumbing design \u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| • Design & selection of plumbing systems\u003Cbr>• Both architect & plumbing engineer are involved\u003Cbr>• Traditional plumbing design/drafting practices: 2D drawing, diagrammatic (to improve clarity)\u003Cbr>• New practices for plumbing:\u003Cbr>• Using BIM modelling to create different views\u003Cbr>• Avoid false clash in overlapping views\u003Cbr>• Create riser diagrams in 3D view (much clearer and accurate than traditional)\u003Cbr>• Embrace the concept of parametric design (See also: New Best Practices for Plumbing [https://www.augi.com/articles/detail/new-best-practices-for-plumbing](https://www.augi.com/articles/detail/new-best-practices-for-plumbing)) |\n\n\n| New best practices for plumbing using BIM |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Diagrammatic 2D practice\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Overlapping section | \u003Cbr>Overlapping view ranges\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3D riser diagram |\n| (Source: New Best Practices for Plumbing [https://www.augi.com/articles/detail/new-best-practices-for-plumbing](https://www.augi.com/articles/detail/new-best-practices-for-plumbing)) |  |\n\n\n| BIM for plumbing design \u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| • Plumbing design in the BIM environment\u003Cbr>• Need to adjust the workflows & develop templates & content that enable us to adapt & function effectively\u003Cbr>• Revit is a powerful resource for plumbing engineer, but user customization is necessary to reach its full potential\u003Cbr>• Take time to tailor & craft a Revit template that fits the unique needs of the plumbing discipline inan organisation |\n\n12 ways to improve your Revit Plumbing Template  \n\n| 1. Use shared parameters & schedules to automate fixture unit calculations. | 7. Create construction lines. |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2. Import spreadsheets for more complex calculations. | 8. Create a view template for working sections. |\n| 3. Make use of parametrics to enhance your fixture & equipment tags. | 9. Create more pipe slopes. |\n| 4. Create filters to hide unwanted fixture types. | 10. Eliminate repetitive sheet assembly tasks. |\n| 5. Create a master keynote template file. | 11. Convert general notes, demo notes, abbreviations, etc. into schedules. |\n| 6. Create incremental pipe size charts for your template. | 12. Streamline general notes by adding ‘editing notes’. |\n\n(Source: [http://digital.plumbingengineer.com/app.php?RelId=6.1.4.0&BookCode=20160601&PageLabel=57](http://digital.plumbingengineer.com/app.php?RelId=6.1.4.0&BookCode=20160601&PageLabel=57)[ ](http://digital.plumbingengineer.com/app.php?RelId=6.1.4.0&BookCode=20160601&PageLabel=57)[https://www.phcppros.com/articles/2640-12-ways-to-improve-your-revit-plumbing-template](https://www.phcppros.com/articles/2640-12-ways-to-improve-your-revit-plumbing-template))  \n\n| BIM for plumbing design \u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| • The use ofBIM in plumbing projects creates deeper project knowledge, delivers a more robust product, and can reduce total project costs*\u003Cbr>• How to increase productivity with BIM\u003Cbr>• Use of Families & 3D parametric objects\u003Cbr>• Objects available in Revit format from the material or equipment manufacturers\u003Cbr>• Allocate enough time for collaboration\u003Cbr>(See also: BIM for plumbing design [https://www.csemag.com/single-article/bim-for-plumbing-design.html](https://www.csemag.com/single-article/bim-for-plumbing-design.html)) |\n\n\n| BIM for plumbing design \u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| • Revit design tips for plumbing design\u003Cbr>• Revit Plumbing is more complicated than HVACor electrical design because it deals with sloped piping, sanitary drain vent, storm drain lines\u003Cbr>• It also requires lots of piping in small spaces\u003Cbr>• Plumbing design in AutoCAD is typically schematic in nature, so it requires a shift in mind","cbCaijopXMSgVq57","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijopXMSgVq57","pdf",1089095,"English","# BIM for plumbing design\n## Design & selection of plumbing systems\n## New best practices for plumbing using BIM\n## Improving a Revit Plumbing template\n## Increasing productivity with BIM\n## Revit design tips and time savers\n## BIM content & objects relating to plumbing","[{\"question\":\"How does BIM improve plumbing design compared with traditional 2D drafting?\",\"answer\":\"BIM enables creating different views to improve clarity and accuracy. 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