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Here we share what we've learned about MEP engineering, BIM coordination, and building better — one model at a time.

Revit shared parameter file structure for MEP — system, flow, COBie parameters, GEOMETRY-S

Revit Shared Parameters: What to Set Up Before Modeling 

Point cloud to BIM workflow — laser scan to Revit MEP model for retrofit projects, GEOMETRY-S

Point Cloud to BIM: Revit Workflow

ASHRAE 90.1 energy compliance — MEP load calculations in Revit for US climate zones, GEOMETRY-S

ASHRAE 90.1 in Revit 

Oleh Samchyk interview regarding BIM technology and engineering business

How GEOMETRY-S Runs Engineering Projects

LOD 300 vs LOD 400 comparison — MEP BIM modeling levels of development, GEOMETRY-S

LOD 300 vs LOD 400: What You Actually Need

5 red flags in a BIM model — signs of poor MEP coordination, GEOMETRY-S

 5 Red Flags in a BIM Model 

VRF vs VAV vs DOAS HVAC system comparison — MEP engineering for BIM projects, GEOMETRY-S

VRF vs. VAV vs. DOAS: Choosing the Right HVAC System

MEP BIM clash detection cost comparison — site vs model, GEOMETRY-S coordination savings

A Site Clash Costs $17K. In the Model: $200

Offshore MEP BIM team cost savings — 40-65% lower than in-house, GEOMETRY-S

Offshore MEP BIM: Why It Works and How to Hire Right

BIM Execution Plan structure — 6 sections every BEP must contain, GEOMETRY-S

What Is a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and Why It Matters 

MEP BIM for healthcare — room pressure hierarchy and key standards ASHRAE 170 FGI NFPA 99, GEOMETRY-S

What Makes Medical Facility Projects Different 

Point cloud to Revit preparation pipeline — RAW scan to ReCap to RCP to Revit model, GEOMETRY-S

Point cloud to Revit preparation pipeline

Navisworks vs BIM 360 clash detection comparison — MEP coordination tools, GEOMETRY-S

Navisworks vs. BIM 360 — Two Tools, Different Jobs

MEP BIM for industrial buildings — process piping high-bay coordination hazardous areas, GEOMETRY-S

MEP BIM for Industrial Buildings

Electrical BIM NEC requirements — key articles 110 220 392 700 in Revit model, GEOMETRY-S

Electrical BIM: What NEC Requires in the Revit Model 

Scan to BIM accuracy scale — ±6mm survey-grade to ±25mm unreliable, GEOMETRY-S point cloud

Scan to BIM Accuracy: What ±10mm Means 

COBie worksheets structure — Type, Component, System to FM system handover, GEOMETRY-S

COBie: What It Is, Who Needs It, and How to Deliver It 

Fire protection BIM NFPA 13 system types — wet pipe dry pipe pre-action deluge standpipe, GEOMETRY-S

Fire Protection BIM: What NFPA 13 Requires 

IFC vs RVT BIM model format comparison — open format vs native Revit, GEOMETRY-S

IFC vs. RVT — Same Model, Different Purpose

BIM RFP structure — 5 sections every MEP BIM request for proposal must include, GEOMETRY-S

How to Write a BIM RFP

Oleh Samchyk interview regarding BIM technology and engineering business

Interview with the CEO about BIM and Beyond