3D Coordination, Explained ( Revit + Navisworks )

3D Coordination (also known as MEP Coordination or Clash Detection) is one of those things that is vital to the success of a BIM project, but overlooked by many. Lately, I have been involved in many 3D coordination reviews during both construction and design. The value is immense. 3D Coordination, Explained (Revit + Navisworks ).

I thought it would be worthwhile to break down the process for those unfamiliar and teach some of the tools to accomplishing a "coordinated" model. That includes understanding a bit about Navisworks and Revit and how they interact with one another.

For my architect friends out there, this is something I believe we ALL should be doing throughout our design process and I hope you will join me to understand it better, as questions, and move this industry in the right direction... ;)

Topics we may cover:
The 3D coordination process (a diagrammatic overview).
The Revit to Navisworks Workflow
Designers Guide to Navis (what you actually need to know).
And more...?

Links Mentioned:
Need a New Revit Computer? Get a BIMBOX! - https://bimbox.bimafterdark.com
3D Room Tags Tutorial: http://therevitkid.blogspot.com/2019/...
Download the Search Set Sample File Here: http://therevitkid.blogspot.com/2021/...

TimeStamps
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - BIM BOX
7:08 - 3D Coordination Process Explanation with diagram
12:48 - How can design teams help to improve the process
22:37 - Does Design Build matter?
28:51 - Design Team's Responsibility
31:50 - 3D Modeling of Consultants Designs
32:52 - Coordination Reviews During Design
33:31 - BIM 360 Coordinate
37:38 - Exporting from Revit to Navis works
40:29 - Main Coordination Tools in Navisworks
42:26 - Sectioning Tools
44:24 - Find Items Tool
50:48 - Sets Tool
53:02 - Running Clash Detective Tool in Navisworks
1:05:20 - Clash fixes in Revit and Navisworks
1:07:06 - How to Communicate Issues with Team Members
1:07:54 - BIM Track (Clash test Plugin)
1:08:32 - Report Export Function
1:12:46 - Communicating Clashes with External Parties
1:13:07 - Clash Grouping
1:13:37 - Ending Words
1:15:37 - Outro



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