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The Bottom Line

Prepare for interdisciplinary collaboration. Proper planning and communication are the
foundation of effective collaboration. Although only some client organizations may require a
BIM planning document, it is a recommended strategy for all design teams.
Master It What are the key elements of a BIM execution plan?
Collaborate using linked Revit models. The most basic tool for collaboration is the ability
to view consultants’ data directly within the context of your own model. Project files from
other disciplines can be linked and displayed with predictable visual fidelity without com-
plex conversion processes.
Master It How can worksharing complement the use of linked Revit models?
Use Copy/Monitor between linked models. The Coordination Monitor tools establish
intelligent bonds between elements in a host file and correlating elements in a linked model.
They also support a workflow that respects the needs of discrete teams developing their own
data, perhaps on a different schedule than that of other team members.
Master It How can grids in two different Revit projects be related?
Run interference checks. Interference checking—also known as clash detection—is one of
the most important components of building information modeling. It is the essence of virtual
construction and has the greatest potential for cost savings during the physical construction
process.
Master It How do you find interfering objects between two linked Revit models?

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