In our first season 5 audio episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, we’re joined by Kevin Lawson, PE, founder of Ripple, for a practical conversation on where automation in MEP actually stands today.

We dive into:

• HVAC automation and its real-world impact

• AI workflows in Revit (what’s useful vs. what’s noise)

• Why mechanical design often sets the direction for the entire building

• What automation really means for the future of MEP design

No buzzwords, no overpromising, just an honest discussion about what’s working, what isn’t, and where things are headed.

Join us if you’re interested in the intersection of engineering, automation, and design workflows that actually save time.

The next episode will be released on February 16th.

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Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html

To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠

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#MEPDesign #HVACDesign #MechanicalEngineering #HVAC #BIM #Revit #DesignAutomation

First-time AU attendee Dave Fetzer (SSOE) joins the Electrical Building Design Show to unpack what made Autodesk University truly eye-opening for him this year, from AI in Revit and interesting exhibitors to the meetups shaping BIM strategy.

We also discuss how his team approaches automation in real projects (hint: it’s not about replacing engineers).

Curious what surprised him most, and what he’s bringing back to the office?

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Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html

To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠

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#AutodeskUniversity #Revit #BIM #ElectricalEngineering #BuildingDesign

Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html

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Autodesk has introduced new wire sizing features in Revit 2026, but how do they really compare to ElectroBIM?

In this episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, David Robison walks through conductor settings, cable types, and wire sizing rules to see what’s new, what’s missing, and where ElectroBIM makes the difference.

If you’re curious about which tool goes beyond parameters to deliver real-world electrical design calculations, this is the breakdown you’ll want to hear about.

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#Revit2026 #ElectroBIM #ElectricalDesign #BIM #RevitElectrical

In this episode of The Electrical Building Design Show, host David Robinson sits down with Sam Miller, founder of BETI (Building Engineer Training Institute), to discuss the gap between what students learn in school and what firms need.

Sam shares his personal journey from feeling completely unprepared for MEP design to building a program that helps engineers and the firms that hire them succeed faster. Along the way, he reveals why awareness, training, and retention are the three biggest barriers to solving talent shortages.

BETI Website: https://www.betibuilt.com/

BETI Contact Form: https://www.betibuilt.com/contact

Next episode drops: October 14th

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Revit 2026 introduces major changes to wire sizing, and they’re not where you think.

In this episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, we dive into the surprising updates, explore the new conductor and cable settings UI, and reveal what’s missing (and what’s finally possible).

If you work with Revit MEP, wire sizing, or electrical design workflows, you’ll want to hear this.

Bonus: Hear how ElectroBIM levels up wire sizing even further.

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Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html

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What does the lifecycle of a Revit version really look like in the wild?

Using anonymized data from ElectroBIM, our Revit add-in for electrical engineers, we’ve uncovered fascinating patterns in how Revit versions are adopted, and eventually phased out, across real-world projects.

In this podcast episode, we chart the adoption curve of each version from Revit 2020 through the newest 2026 release.

Which versions peaked in popularity? How long does it really take for a new version to become the industry standard? And when does a Revit version officially become “old”?

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Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html

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Revit 2026 quietly removed voltage drop calculations, an essential feature for electrical engineers.

Why did Autodesk make this change, and what does it mean for your BIM workflow?

This episode of the Electrical Building Design Show explores the implications, the limitations of Revit’s past implementation, and how ElectroBIM fills the gap with purpose-built tools for accurate voltage drop, wire sizing, and full electrical design integration.

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Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html

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#Revit2026 #VoltageDrop #ElectricalDesign #BIM #Revit #ElectricalEngineering #SingleLineDiagrams #BIMworkflow

In this episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, we dive into the new features for electrical engineers in Revit 2026.

From improved browser organization for panel schedules to a complete overhaul of wire sizing tools, we explore what’s useful, what’s not, and how these updates will affect your workflow.

Get insights on new schedule parameters, circuit improvements, and the removal of voltage drop calculations.

Plus, hear how ElectroBIM steps in to enhance Revit's capabilities with features like automatic wire sizing, single-line diagrams, and accurate voltage drop analysis.

#Revit2026 #ElectricalEngineering #MEP #BIM #BuildingDesign #Revit

Fire alarm design is often overlooked in BIM discussions, but presents a major opportunity for improved efficiency and collaboration. By integrating the 3D model, riser diagram, calculations, and operations matrix into a workflow, designers can ensure every change updates automatically across the system.

In this episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, we look at how integrating the 3D model, riser diagram, calculations, and operations matrix into a workflow, designers can ensure every change updates automatically across the system.

The next episode will be released on May 20th.

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#BIM #Revit #FireAlarm #FireProtection #ElectricalEngineering #RevitFireAlarm #FireSafety

If you’re curious about the future of AI in MEP design and want to understand where this technology is headed, this episode is for you!

In this episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, we look at the impact of artificial intelligence on the MEP industry, specifically for design engineers.

Spoiler alert: AI isn't here to replace engineers and designers.

The next episode will be released on April 15th.

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