MEP Town Hall: Do I Really Need to Model That? – Part 2

Modeling anything in an MEP model can be time-consuming and tedious. As MEP firms use Revit, they must be aware of the value proposition of modeling. Modeling provides additional value, however, there are instances where data, rather than a modeled element, is just as valuable. Come hear the industry experts discuss when they model and when they don’t.

• Hear from industry experts about how they approach modeling
• Learn when to model and when data is better served
• Explore the reasons and benefits for modeling
• See how to leverage data rather than a modeled element when modeling is not necessary

Panelists:

• Blake Guither, PE, LEED AP O + M, BEMP, Mechanical Engineer, Gausman & Moore
• Jake Adams, Electrical VDC Manager, Waldinger Corporation
• Daniel Villeneuve, BIM/Technology Manager, Fitzemeyer & Tocci
• Jon Atkinson, National Engineering BIM Manager, DLR Group
• Lucas Espinosa, BIM Manager, RZ Design Associates
• Amber Sutherland, BIM Service Lead, BG Buildingworks, Inc.
• Brian Binkley, Director of Design, Gephart Electric