DESIGN
Design capstone
A real commercial building: HVAC, plumbing and fire fighting design with full calculations, AutoCAD drawings and documentation.
FROM DESIGN CALCULATION TO COORDINATED MODELDESIGN + BIM
HVAC
Plumbing
Fire protection
HVAC · PLUMBING · FIRE PROTECTION · DESIGN + BIM
Integrated Mechanical Design & BIM Professional Program
Mechanical design, BIM modelling and coordination in one programme.
Design HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems, develop them as intelligent BIM models, coordinate multidisciplinary projects and deliver construction-ready documentation, using industry-standard software and international project workflows.
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Mechanical Design syllabus
Mechanical BIM syllabus
Classroom, online & recorded · Revit 2024–2026 aligned · 3 free demo classes
5 months
Course duration
190+ hours
Total training hours
2 stages
Mechanical design + Mechanical BIM
LOD 300 models
International BIM projects
SOFTWARE
COVERED
AutoCADDrawings & shop drawings
Autodesk Revit MEPHVAC, plumbing & fire models
Navisworks ManageClash detection & coordination
Design & cloud toolsHAP, Excel, DuctSizer, PipeSizer, ACC
TWO CONNECTED STAGES
Design the system.
Then build the model.
Stage 1 covers mechanical design engineering. Stage 2 takes the same services into Revit, Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud for coordinated BIM delivery.
STAGE 1 · AUTOCAD & HVAC
From drawing setup
to HVAC design.
- AutoCAD: interface, drawing and modify tools, layers, annotations and dimensions.
- AutoCAD: blocks, layouts, title blocks and shop drawings.
- HVAC design fundamentals.
- Cooling and heating load calculation, manual and with HAP.
- Ventilation system design and equipment selection.
- Air distribution and chilled-water system design.
- HVAC controls, installation, drawings and commissioning.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
Heat-load calculationsManual method and HAP
Duct & pipe sizingDuctSizer and PipeSizer
HVAC drawingsAutoCAD layouts and shop drawings
STAGE 1 · PLUMBING & FIRE FIGHTING
Plan the water.
Protect the building.
- Plumbing design fundamentals.
- Water supply system design.
- Sanitary drainage and storm-water drainage design.
- Plumbing drawings and coordination.
- Fire protection fundamentals and NFPA codes.
- Fire detection and alarm, fire fighting and fire suppression systems.
- Fire protection drawings.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
Plumbing designSupply, sanitary and storm drainage
Fire protection designDetection, fighting and suppression
Service drawingsPlumbing and fire protection layouts
STAGE 2 · REVIT MEP
Turn the design into
an intelligent model.
- Revit: project setup, worksharing, drawing and editing tools, detailing, annotation, sheets, spaces and zones.
- Revit Mechanical: settings, equipment and air terminals, duct and pipe modelling, routing preferences, system classification and filters.
- Revit Plumbing: fixtures, pipe types, insulation, domestic water, drainage, vent and storm-water systems.
- Revit Fire Protection: sprinkler types, fire pipe systems, risers, wet and dry systems, pump room and sprinkler layout.
- Families and schedules: templates, parameters, constraints, MEP connectors, equipment families and quantities.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
LOD 300 modelsHVAC, plumbing and fire protection
MEP familiesParameters and connectors
Schedules & quantitiesBOQs and quantity take-offs
STAGE 2 · NAVISWORKS & ACC
Coordinate the model
with the whole team.
- Navisworks Manage: coordination model setup and NWC/NWD workflows.
- Federated models, visualisation and walkthroughs.
- Clash detection and BIM coordination.
- Autodesk Construction Cloud: document management, model coordination and review.
- Issue tracking and project collaboration workflows.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
Federated modelMultidisciplinary coordination
Clash reviewsDetect, track and resolve issues
Cloud collaborationDocuments, reviews and issues in ACC
STANDARDS COVERED
ASHRAE · SMACNA · IPC · NFPA · Local authority requirements · BIM industry best practices
PROJECT WORK
From design calculations
to a coordinated model.
Work on a commercial mechanical design project and a set of international mechanical BIM projects, so your portfolio shows the full journey.
DESIGN + BIM IN ONE PROGRAMME
A portfolio that covers
A portfolio that covers
design and delivery.
Prepare shop drawings, BOQs, quantity take-offs and construction documentation from your own design and BIM work.
HVAC
Plumbing
Fire protection
Design›Model›Coordinate›Document
YOUR PROJECT WORK02 STAGES
DESIGN
BIM
International BIM projects
Commercial HVAC, residential plumbing and fire protection models developed to LOD 300.
COORD
Integrated coordination
A multidisciplinary coordination project to finish the BIM stage.
CERTIFICATION & CAREER BENEFITS
Build your portfolio.
Prepare for the interview.
Receive an Autodesk certification and a BIM Cafe Learning Hub course completion certificate.
Commercial &
international work
Experience on commercial design and international BIM projects.
Professional
portfolio
Showcase your design and BIM deliverables.
Resume &
mock interviews
Resume preparation, mock interviews and career guidance.
Placement
assistance
Placement assistance through BIM Cafe’s hiring network.
SKILLS YOU’LL DEVELOP
HVAC Design
Plumbing System Design
Fire Protection Design
Mechanical BIM Modelling
Heat Load Calculations
Duct & Pipe Sizing
Equipment Selection
Shop Drawings & Documentation
BOQ & Quantity Take-Off
BIM Coordination & Clash Detection
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Construction-Ready Delivery
Placement assistance does not guarantee employment. Selection depends on your skills, qualifications and employer requirements.
WHO CAN JOIN?
For mechanical engineers
moving into design and BIM.
Eligibility: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. Suitable for freshers and working professionals.
- Mechanical engineering students, graduates and diploma holders.
- MEP, HVAC and site engineers.
- Freshers and working professionals building a career in mechanical design and BIM.
CLASSROOM LEARNING
Learn with faculty
Learn with faculty
at the centre.
Work through both stages with guided explanations and project practice. Classes are taught in English and Malayalam.
5 months190+ hours
Ask about your preferred centre
ONLINE LEARNING
Join the programme
Join the programme
from your location.
Follow the same programme online, with recorded sessions included. Confirm the batch timetable with the advisor.
5 months190+ hours
Ask about the next online batch
BEFORE YOU JOIN
A few useful
answers.
The programme has two detailed syllabi, one for each stage.
Which software is covered?+
AutoCAD, HAP, Microsoft Excel, DuctSizer, PipeSizer, Autodesk Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
How is the programme structured?+
Two connected stages: Stage 1 is mechanical design engineering (AutoCAD, HVAC, plumbing and fire fighting); Stage 2 is mechanical BIM modelling and coordination in Revit, Navisworks and ACC.
How long is the programme?+
5 months, with 190+ hours of training. Classes run in classroom, online and recorded formats, in English and Malayalam.
What level of detail are the BIM models?+
The international mechanical BIM projects are developed up to LOD 300.
Will I receive a certificate?+
Yes. Autodesk certification and a BIM Cafe Learning Hub course completion certificate.
DESIGN → MODEL → COORDINATE
Build your future in
mechanical design & BIM.
Tell us your background and preferred learning mode. Our course advisor will help you confirm the right batch.
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Practical learning. Recognised training relationships.
