Revit Plumbing (Self-Paced)

The Revit Plumbing course provides students with the essential skills to design, model, and document plumbing systems using Autodesk Revit. This course introduces the fundamentals of water supply and drainage systems, helping students develop expertise in piping, fixture placement, system connections, and construction documentation. By working on real-world projects, students will gain hands-on experience in creating plumbing layouts, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing system workflows.

By completing this course, you will:

• Master Revit’s tools for plumbing design and system modeling.
• Learn how to set up and organize Revit plumbing projects efficiently.
• Develop expertise in designing water supply and drainage systems.
• Understand plumbing fixture placement and system connectivity.
• Gain skills in documenting and annotating plumbing designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and best practices.

Benefits of Learning with VDCI

By enrolling in this course, students gain access to high-quality training through VDCI, a nationally accredited institution offering structured learning experiences tailored to AEC professionals.

• Accredited Training Provider: VDCI is an ACCET-accredited Autodesk Authorized Training Center.
• Flexible Learning: Access self-paced course materials with structured progress tracking.
• Cost-Effective Training: Course bundles and certificate programs offer affordable, high-quality education.
• Project-Based Learning: Each lesson includes hands-on assignments assessed by industry professionals.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from Autodesk Certified Instructors with real-world experience.
• Collaborative Support: Engage in discussion forums and networking opportunities.
• Industry-Recognized Credentials: Earn digital badges and certificates to enhance your professional portfolio.
• Portfolio Development: Complete structured projects demonstrating proficiency in plumbing system design.

Course Lessons and Projects

Lesson 1: Plumbing Project Setup & Water Main Modeling

Students will learn how to set up a plumbing project in Revit, configure views, and model water mains.

Skills Learned:

• Linking architectural models for plumbing system integration.
• Understanding plumbing scope and project setup.
• Setting up plumbing-specific views and templates.
• Placing and routing water main pipelines.
• Configuring system properties for supply networks.

Project: Set up a plumbing project, link an architectural model, and model a water main system.

Lesson 2: Plumbing Fixture Placement & System Connections

This lesson focuses on placing and connecting plumbing fixtures to supply and waste systems.

Skills Learned:

• Placing sinks, toilets, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Connecting fixtures to supply and waste systems.
• Adjusting pipe slopes and diameter settings.
• Managing fixture tags and annotation standards.
• Configuring piping system properties for different materials.

Project: Develop a detailed plumbing layout, integrating fixtures, supply lines, and waste piping.

Lesson 3: Hot & Cold Water Supply & Gas Systems

Students will design hot and cold water supply lines and integrate gas systems within a Revit model.

Skills Learned:

• Routing hot and cold water pipes efficiently.
• Configuring pipe types and insulation properties.
• Designing natural gas piping layouts.
• Implementing pressure-reducing stations and safety measures.
• Coordinating multiple plumbing systems within a Revit model.

Project: Create a hot and cold water piping system, integrating gas piping where required.

Lesson 4: Sanitary Drainage System Design

This lesson covers best practices for routing and connecting sanitary drainage systems.

Skills Learned:

• Modeling sanitary waste and vent piping networks.
• Adjusting pipe slopes and flow calculations.
• Managing gravity drainage systems.
• Using isometric and section views for clarity.
• Validating system flow and connectivity.

Project: Design and document a sanitary waste system, ensuring compliance with drainage regulations.

Lesson 5: Vent Systems & Final Sanitary Connections

Students will learn about venting strategies and finalizing sanitary system connections.

Skills Learned:

• Configuring plumbing vents to prevent siphoning.
• Managing pipe routing for optimal airflow and waste disposal.
• Ensuring proper fixture trap venting.
• Creating combination vent and drain systems.
• Coordinating venting with mechanical and structural elements.

Project: Finalize a sanitary system with integrated venting, ensuring proper drainage and air circulation.

Lesson 6: Tagging, Annotation & Final Documentation

The final lesson covers the refinement of plumbing documentation, system tagging, and sheet production.

Skills Learned:

• Applying tags and labels to plumbing elements.
• Enhancing documentation clarity with annotations and dimensions.
• Adjusting view templates for plumbing plan readability.
• Preparing construction-ready plumbing documentation.
• Exporting and sharing Revit plumbing drawings for collaboration.

Project: Create a fully annotated and documented plumbing drawing set, applying tags, schedules, and view templates.

Career Applications & Industry Relevance

The skills gained in this course are highly valuable for professionals in plumbing design, MEP coordination, and BIM modeling. Proficiency in Revit Plumbing can open career opportunities in the following roles:

• Plumbing Engineer: Develop expertise in Revit-based plumbing system design and documentation.
• BIM Manager: Oversee plumbing model coordination and system integration.
• MEP Coordinator: Ensure smooth integration of plumbing systems within a BIM workflow.
• Construction Project Engineer: Utilize Revit to manage plumbing system installations.
• Facility Manager: Maintain plumbing system documentation for long-term building operations.

With the increasing adoption of BIM in plumbing design, mastering Revit Plumbing provides professionals with the skills necessary to create efficient, accurate, and well-coordinated building services systems.