Revit Tip: Revit Interference Check to Navisworks Clash Detective Workflow

Use Revit’s built-in Interference Check for quick, in-model clash reviews, then escalate to Navisworks Manage for comprehensive, rule-based coordination across all trades. If you need licensing or expert advice, talk to NOVEDGE.

In Revit: Interference Check — fast, focused QC

• Path: Collaborate tab > Coordinate panel > Interference Check > Run Interference Check.
• Scope smartly:
  • Run targeted pairs (e.g., Ducts vs. Structural Framing, Pipes vs. Floors, Conduits vs. Ceilings, Cable Trays vs. Beams).
  • Include Revit Links to catch cross-model collisions early.
• Act on results:
  • Use Show to zoom to clashes; apply Temporary Hide/Isolate and a Section Box for context.
  • Export the HTML report; name it with model, date, and discipline for traceability (e.g., ARC_Main_2026-07-12_MEP.html).
  • Add a simple flag (e.g., set a Comment value like “Clash-Review”) and drive a View Filter to color-code problem elements.
• Know the limits:
  • Detects hard clashes only (no tolerances/clearances, no rule sets).
  • Results aren’t issue-managed; move to Navisworks for team workflows.
• Tip: Run a daily quick check per discipline and before Sync with Central to reduce downstream coordination churn.

In Navisworks Manage: Clash Detective — federated, rule-based

• Export from Revit using the Navisworks exporter:
  • Use shared coordinates for alignment; include linked files where appropriate.
  • Export element properties and rooms/spaces for better filtering. Need the tools? See Navisworks at NOVEDGE.
• Build durable search sets:
  • Create Search Sets by discipline, level, workset, or parameter (they auto-update as models change).
  • Name consistently: “ARC_Walls_L02”, “MEP_Ducts_Supply”.
• Configure Clash Detective:
  • Use clearance tests where required (e.g., 25 mm around ductwork near structure).
  • Apply rules to suppress noise (ignore elements within the same system, ignore items inside a host).
  • Group by Grid/Level and auto-assign to responsible trades.
• Close the loop:
  • Use Switchback to highlight the element in Revit by ID for rapid fixes.
  • Publish issues to Autodesk Construction Cloud or export BCF for broader platforms.
• Tip: Track KPIs (open vs. closed clashes per week) and review in coordination meetings.

Workflow guidance

• Early design: Revit Interference Check daily for quick hygiene; focus on big-ticket pairs (structure vs. MEP mains).
• Design development onward: Weekly Navisworks federations and rule-based clash sets across all disciplines.
• Before major deadlines: Lock a coordination freeze 48 hours prior and resolve all “Critical” groupings.

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