MEP Coordination Made Easy in Bluebeam Revu | Best 2D Workflow for Faster Results!

💡 Save time and catch clashes early with this efficient MEP coordination technique using Bluebeam Revu. In this tutorial from @BIM.DESTINATION, you’ll learn how to overlay and organize MEP drawings in 2D using layers, colors, and transparency—all within a single PDF.

📌 Why this matters:

Speeds up early-stage MEP coordination before full 3D BIM models are ready

Provides field crews and GCs instant access to all MEP info in one place

Helps compare systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire) side-by-side with toggleable layers

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Set up a coordination sheet with consistent scale
✅ Use snapshots, layers, and color coding for system clarity
✅ Align MEP sheets using grids or reference points
✅ Lock, toggle, and manage each system via layers
✅ Boost analysis and decision-making using transparent overlays

🔧 Ideal for MEP Coordinators, BIM Managers, VDC Teams, and General Contractors looking for quicker issue detection and document control!

📚 Be sure to check out the rest of our Bluebeam tutorials right here on BIM.DESTINATION!

As Always, I would like to share all tips and ideas that are being represented in this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 - Tip1: All drawings must have similar scale.
01:15 - Tip2: Select a new PDF (ARCH E & Landscape are recommended)
01:30 - Tip3: Use Architectural as an underlay layer.
01:45 - Tip4: Use snap tool to copy and paste images of all sheets into the new PDF.
02:03 - Tip5: Select an identical scale for all snapshots.
02:16 - Tip6: Create a layer for every snapshot from each sheet.
02:37 - Tip7: Select each snapshot and go to "change color" to change source color into a desired color for each snap.
04:30 - Tip8: Lock each snapshot after layer creation and color change to avoid dislocation.
05:20 - Tip9: Use a common point such as a grid intersection to align all images.
06:13 - Tip10: Use "transparent" to remove any info that is extraneous.
10:41 - Tip11: Layer tab shows all layers. Any forgotten layer can be added later by unlocking the underneath snaps.
14:18 - Tip12: Creating Layers provides a leverage on turning systems on & off for better analysis.