Revit Tip: Coordination Review for Linked Revit Models

Use Coordination Review to manage changes across linked Revit models with confidence and accountability.

Coordination Review is your audit trail for monitored elements (levels, grids, columns, walls, openings, fixtures, etc.) between host and linked models. When a consultant updates a linked model, Revit flags differences so you can act: accept, reject, or post a request back. Done well, this prevents silent drift, keeps teams aligned, and reduces rework.

• Start with datums:
  • Link consultant models, align shared coordinates, and pin links.
  • Copy/Monitor levels and grids first; these drive almost every downstream change.
• Monitor only what matters:
  • Strategically Copy/Monitor hosts and control elements (e.g., structural columns/walls, shafts/openings, critical MEP devices).
  • Avoid monitoring “everything.” Excess monitoring adds noise and slows reviews.
• Set Coordination Settings:
  • Map types (Copy/Monitor > Coordination Settings) so accepted changes translate to correct office content.
  • Document mapping decisions in your BIM Execution Plan.
• Daily workflow:
  • Reload links, then run Collaborate > Coordinate > Coordination Review.
  • Use Show to zoom to each flagged element; verify in 3D with a Section Box if needed.
  • Choose an action per item: Accept (update your element), Reject (keep yours), Post (request others to change), or Comment for context.
• Visualization aids:
  • Create “Coordination – Working” views with a bright color override on monitored categories.
  • Use Scope Boxes to keep extents consistent across teams and dependent views.
• Quality checks:
  • Run Interference Check and review Warnings alongside Coordination Review to catch collisions and host/orphan issues early.
  • After accepting changes, audit hosted components (doors/windows/MEP devices) for lost hosts or misalignments.
• Governance:
  • Define who reviews which categories and when (e.g., structural lead daily; architectural lead before sync).
  • Log decisions in comments; export or screenshot summaries for weekly coordination minutes.
• Troubleshooting:
  • If an item keeps reappearing, verify link version, coordinates, and type mapping; inconsistent grids/levels across disciplines are common root causes.
  • When in doubt, Select by ID and isolate to confirm you’re addressing the same instance across models.

Pro tips:
- Run Coordination Review immediately after link reloads and before you synchronize.
- Keep monitored elements on a dedicated workset for quick visibility control.
- Limit review scope per session to maintain speed and decision clarity.

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