MEP Design

MEP design productivity plugin for Revit and AutoCAD enabling mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers to rapidly design pipe/cable systems, access 30,000+ manufacturer BIM families, and perform integrated heating/cooling calculations.

C3 5/5 reflects the Revit and AutoCAD plugin workflow plus the 30,000+ manufacturer BIM family library, while C4 5/5 and C5 5/5 reflect RFA, DWG, and IFC portability with Revit, AutoCAD, and MEPcontent integration. C2 stays 1/5 because no public API, CLI, or MCP surface is documented.

Cloud-based mechanical and plumbing design platform that calculates pipe sizing, heat load, duct sizing, and drainage in real time as you draw, with AutoCAD and Revit integration.

C4 5/5 reflects DWG, JSON, RVT, PDF, and Excel/CSV exchange; C5 4/5 reflects AutoCAD, Revit, and CIBSE-linked workflows; and C2 2/5 reflects no public API, CLI, or scripting surface. Pricing is contact-sales, and firm-size fit is solo to small-team.

Web-based Manual J/S/D HVAC load-calculation tool with LiDAR floor-plan scanning, satellite trace input, and cross-device access -- pay per project or by monthly subscription.

C2 4/5 reflects the documented REST API with HTTP Basic Auth, and C3 4/5 reflects the self-serve per-project model. PDF MJ8 reports and JSON API responses define the export surface, and integrations include LennoxPros, AHRI matchup data, and email delivery.

AutoCAD/Civil 3D plugin suite for landscape architecture and irrigation design -- automates plant/irrigation symbol placement, Hazen-Williams pipe sizing, and schedule/quantity generation via Detail F/X, Planting F/X, and Irrigation F/X modules, with its own F/X CAD engine for firms without an AutoCAD license.

The MEP placement is the irrigation module's Hazen-Williams pipe sizing, valve calculations, and symbol placement inside AutoCAD or Civil 3D; C2 2/5 reflects host-CAD scripting only, and C4 4/5 reflects DWG and CSV support.

Commercial HVAC system sizing and hourly energy analysis tool covering 8,760-hour annual simulation, 7,400+ weather stations, and LEED compliance reporting for rooftops, VRF, chillers, and heat pumps.

C1 5/5 reflects a public one-time-license model, while RF2 and C2 1/5 reflect no public API, CLI, or scripting surface. gbXML import plus CSV, EnergyPlus EPW, NOAA TMY3, ASHRAE IWEC2, and PDF report workflows define the exchange surface; firm-size fit is solo to small-team.

Cloud-based GPU-accelerated CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software for data center cooling design and thermal optimization -- 100% browser-based, runs most simulations in under 1 minute, models 3D airflow, temperature distribution, PUE, and cooling unit placement; integrates with EcoStruxure IT Expert live monitoring data for design-to-operations validation; marketed exclusively to data center cooling engineers and designers by APC by Schneider Electric; SKU SFTWCFD.

The MEP placement is browser-based cooling and airflow simulation for data-center projects rather than full electrical or mechanical authoring. C1 4/5 reflects published annual pricing at $5,380, C3 4/5 reflects browser-based deployment, and C2 2/5 reflects no confirmed Design CFD API.

Desktop BIM software for MEP design and calculation, positioned around coordinated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical planning with openBIM exchange and Graphisoft ecosystem links.

RF1 remains attached because pricing is quote-required, C4 4/5 reflects IFC, DWG, DXF, and gbXML interoperability, and C5 4/5 reflects Graphisoft Archicad and BIMx integrations. C2 2/5 reflects no documented API or scripting surface.

ACCA-certified HVAC load-calculation platform covering Manual J, S, D, and N with a drag-and-drop drawing interface, mobile app, and energy compliance add-ons for residential and commercial projects.

C1 4/5 reflects published subscription pricing, and C4 4/5 reflects PDF and report output plus the Right-CAD add-on and AHRI database connectivity. RF2 and C2 1/5 reflect no public API, CLI, or scripting surface; firm-size fit is solo to small-team.

Electrical power systems analysis and energy management platform used by AEC engineers to design, simulate, and commission electrical networks for data centers, hospitals, industrial facilities, and utilities -- covers load flow, arc flash, short-circuit, protective device coordination, and real-time SCADA; integrates bidirectionally with Revit and AutoCAD for BIM-linked electrical one-line diagrams; 80% owned by Schneider Electric since June 2021 while retaining independent vendor branding.

The MEP placement is electrical network design and simulation for mission-critical projects. C2 4/5 reflects the documented etapAPI REST API and etapPY Python automation, C4 3/5 reflects RVT, DWG, CIM/XML, and CSV exchange, and RF1 keeps C1 2/5 because pricing is module-based and quote-led.

AutoCAD-based specialized toolset for plant and piping design, with P&ID diagram generation, 3D model coordination, and equipment/catalog management for process industries.

Specialized niche for plant and process engineering -- AutoCAD Plant 3D delivers robust piping and P&ID workflows with standards-based equipment catalogs (ANSI, ISO, manufacturer libraries) and 3D coordination, but the subscription-only model (bundled in AutoCAD; no standalone purchase) and learning curve limit adoption to specialized mechanical/process engineers and EPC firms that already invest in AutoCAD.

MEP BIM design software for Revit, AutoCAD, and BricsCAD with automated calculations, product databases, and integrated system simulation -- includes piping, ventilation, electrical, sprinkler, and schematics modules.

RF1 and RF2 keep C1 2/5 and C2 1/5 because pricing is quote-only and no public API, CLI, or MCP is documented. C4 4/5 reflects RVT, DWG, IFC, and DGN workflow coverage, and C5 4/5 reflects Revit, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and MagiCAD Cloud integration.

AutoCAD-based MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) design toolset with parametric ductwork, piping, equipment, intelligent connectors, and coordination workflows for mechanical/electrical/plumbing discipline design and documentation.

C2 2/5 reflects desktop automation through the OMF API, AutoLISP, and ObjectARX rather than a documented cloud API, and C4 4/5 reflects DWG plus partial IFC export. RF1 remains attached because pricing is bundled behind Autodesk subscription pages.

AutoCAD-based electrical design toolset for schematic and panel layouts, with intelligent wire management, cable trays, conduit routing, component catalogs, and report/schedule generation for electrical engineers and technicians.

C2 2/5 reflects desktop scripting through AutoLISP, VB.NET, C#, C++/ARX, and VBA rather than a documented web API, C4 4/5 reflects DWG plus WDP/WDD and CSV/XLS/XML exchange, and C5 3/5 reflects the AutoCAD, SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and Revit-via-IFC connections. RF1 remains attached because pricing is bundled behind Autodesk subscription pages.

Windows desktop HVAC load-calculation suite covering Manual J residential and light-commercial loads, Manual S equipment selection, and Manual D duct sizing -- with optional cloud access via Rhvac Online.

C1 4/5 reflects the one-time-license model, while RF2 and C2 1/5 reflect a GUI-only workflow with no API, CLI, or scripting surface. gbXML, PDF, EnergyPro, REM/Rate, Ekotrope, REScheck, Energy Gauge USA, and AHRI database links define the exchange surface; firm-size fit is solo to small-team.

Physics-based CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation and digital twin platform exclusively for data center design -- models airflow, thermal management, cooling systems (raised-floor, hot/cold aisle, liquid, adiabatic evaporative), power distribution, PUE, Scope 1/2/3 carbon footprint, and transient failure scenarios; includes 14,000+ intelligent vendor device models from 750+ manufacturers; formerly branded 6SigmaDCX by Future Facilities (founded 2004), acquired by Cadence Design Systems in July 2022 for ~$100M; named customers include HPE, Digital Realty, Equinix, and Kao Data.

The MEP placement is cooling and power-distribution simulation for data-center projects rather than drafting. C4 3/5 reflects CSV export and partial BIM import, and RF1 and RF2 keep C1 2/5 and C2 2/5 because pricing is contact-for-quote and no public REST API or SDK is documented.

Revit-based MEP BIM detailing and fabrication software that enables designers, detailers, and contractors to create constructible, fabrication-ready mechanical, electrical, and plumbing models with manufacturer-specific content -- includes the world's largest library of manufacturer-specific MEP content, automated spooling, and Trimble Connect cloud collaboration; a Trimble Inc. product.

The MEP placement is Revit-native fabrication detailing with Trimble Connect, PypeServer, and FabShop integrations plus IFC and PSVR export. RF1 and RF2 keep C1 2/5 and C2 1/5 because pricing is contact-sales and the product has no standalone API, CLI, or scripting surface outside the Revit add-in; C5 4/5 reflects the integration stack.

Cloud-based generative/AI design platform (Augmenta Construction Platform) that automates electrical raceway and conduit routing, producing clash-free, code-compliant, constructable electrical models that round-trip natively with Revit.

The MEP placement is the Revit round-trip electrical raceway workflow; C5 4/5 reflects native Revit plus SysQue interoperability. RF1 and RF2 keep C1 1/5 and C2 1/5 because pricing is quote-based and no public API or scripting surface is documented.