Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of Revit MEP 2026, delivering groundbreaking innovations that will transform how mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers design, coordinate, and document building systems. This major update introduces powerful AI-assisted design capabilities, extended reality workflows, and enhanced fabrication automation that significantly boost productivity while maintaining the accuracy and reliability Revit users demand.

AI-Powered MEP Assistant: Your Intelligent Design Partner

The centerpiece of Revit MEP 2026 is our revolutionary new MEP Assistant, an AI-powered tool that understands engineering principles and helps automate complex system layout and sizing tasks while ensuring compliance with building codes.

“MEP Assistant represents the biggest leap forward in MEP design productivity since the introduction of parametric families,” says Michael Rodriguez, Senior Director of Revit Product Management. “It works alongside engineers, learning from their design approaches and preferences to become an increasingly valuable design partner.”

Intelligent System Design

MEP Assistant analyzes your building model and can automatically suggest appropriate system layouts based on space requirements, loads, and regional standards. As you model an HVAC system, the Assistant recognizes space usage patterns and can intelligently place diffusers, ductwork, and equipment that meet both performance and constructability requirements.

Natural Language Design Commands

Revit MEP 2026 introduces a powerful natural language interface that allows you to describe systems in plain English. Simply type or speak commands like “create a 4-inch chilled water supply pipe from the chiller to AHU-1 with isolation valves at equipment connections” or “design a VAV system for the second floor office spaces with cooling loads calculated per ASHRAE standards,” and watch as Revit models your intent.

Automated Code Compliance

The new intelligent compliance system automatically checks your model against applicable codes and standards, ensuring minimum clearances, service access, and energy efficiency requirements are met throughout the design process.

Extended Reality for Connected Construction

AR/VR System Review

Teams can now enter a virtual reality environment for system review sessions, walking through the building to identify clashes, evaluate constructability, and make real-time modifications. The AR mode allows field crews to overlay the model onto actual site conditions for enhanced coordination.

Holographic Installation Guidance

Installers using HoloLens devices can see holographic overlays of system components, connection details, and installation sequences directly at the work location, reducing errors and improving quality control.

Mixed Reality Progress Tracking

Combining 3D scanning with augmented reality, teams can visualize as-built versus as-designed conditions in real-time, streamlining quality inspections and progress documentation.

Enhanced Fabrication and Construction Automation

Advanced Fabrication Integration

Our next-generation fabrication tools now support direct integration with over 40 major fabrication equipment brands, including automated duct and pipe fabrication lines. The system optimizes material usage and minimizes waste for maximum efficiency.

Smart Component Tracking

Revit MEP 2026 introduces IoT-enabled component tracking that connects your model to the fabrication shop and construction site. QR codes generated during modeling carry complete fabrication and installation information accessible through mobile devices.

Automated Drawing Generation

The new drawing automation engine uses AI to understand your company’s documentation standards and automatically generates coordinated sheets, details, and schedules that match your specific requirements. The system learns from user feedback to continuously improve output quality.

Integration and Performance Breakthroughs

Cloud-Based Multi-User Modeling

Multiple team members can now work simultaneously on the same model with real-time synchronization. The system intelligently manages model ownership and conflict resolution, enabling true parallel workflows between disciplines.

Advanced Clash Resolution

Revit MEP 2026 pro-actively prevents clashes before they occur. As you model, the AI system identifies potential conflicts with architectural, structural, and other MEP elements and suggests optimal routing or positioning alternatives.

Performance Optimization

Our new graphics engine delivers 10x faster performance when working with complex healthcare or industrial facilities, handling models with millions of components while maintaining smooth operation.

Early Adopters Share Their Experience

Firms participating in our beta program have already seen impressive results with Revit MEP 2026.

Johnson Engineering, a leading MEP consultancy, reports significant productivity gains. “The AI-powered MEP Assistant has reduced the time required for system layout by approximately 50%,” says Sarah Williams, BIM Manager at Johnson Engineering. “This allows our engineers to focus more on optimizing system performance rather than manual routing tasks.”

Westbrook Construction highlights the visualization improvements. “The extended reality capabilities have transformed how we communicate complex MEP conditions with our field teams,” notes David Chen, VDC Director at Westbrook. “We’ve seen installation issues reduced by 35% and significantly fewer RFIs related to MEP coordination.”

Availability and Licensing

Revit MEP 2026 will be available starting June 15, 2025:

• Available in Standard and Professional configurations
• Flexible single-user and network license options
• Included in Autodesk AEC Collection subscriptions
• Special upgrade pricing for existing license holders

Current Revit software subscription holders will receive an automatic upgrade to 2026 as part of their benefits.

Getting Started with Revit MEP 2026

To help users quickly master the new features, we’re providing comprehensive resources:

• Online courses through Revit MEP training
• Discipline-specific training webinars for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design
• Regional localization guides for different markets
• Migration assistance and BIM workflow optimization services

Looking Forward

“Revit MEP 2026 represents our vision for the future of MEP design that seamlessly blends human expertise with artificial intelligence while extending the workspace beyond the computer screen,” says Rodriguez. “We’re empowering MEP teams to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy while reducing the barriers between design intent and construction reality.”

This release marks the beginning of an exciting new era for Revit MEP, with our development team already working on additional AI capabilities, expanded cloud services, and deeper integration with the Autodesk Construction Cloud ecosystem.

Revit MEP 2026 Training Course

Join us to explore our Revit MEP 2026 Course, the most advanced version of Autodesk’s industry-leading building systems design software. Our comprehensive training courses are designed to help engineers, designers, and contractors master cutting-edge features like AI-powered modeling, natural language commands, automated documentation, and extended reality workflows. Whether you’re working with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems, you’ll learn how to optimize your projects using intelligent tools that boost accuracy, reduce manual tasks, and improve collaboration across design and construction teams. With real-world examples and hands-on training, our courses ensure you’re fully equipped to harness the power of Revit MEP 2026 in your daily workflows.