Family Creation

Clean, lightweight, contractor‑friendly Revit families built for real‑world coordination and installation.

Custom Mechanical Equipment Families

  • AHUs, RTUs, DOAS units, VRF equipment, pumps, boilers, water heaters
  • Accurate connection points (duct, pipe, condensate, electrical)
  • Correct service clearances and access zones
  • Manufacturer‑accurate dimensions and metadata
  • Optional 2D symbolic representation for plan clarity

Duct & Pipe Fittings / Accessories

  • Custom transitions, offsets, reducers, and specialty fittings
  • Dampers, access doors, strainers, valves, cleanouts
  • Correct system classification and connector behavior
  • Lightweight geometry optimized for large models

Parametric Families

  • Adjustable dimensions (width, height, depth)
  • Configurable connection sizes
  • Visibility controls for fine/coarse/medium detail
  • Built‑in clearance zones and maintenance envelopes

Annotation & Tag Families

  • Mechanical equipment tags
  • Pipe/duct tags
  • Specialty equipment tags
  • Clear, contractor‑friendly annotation graphics

Family Optimization & Cleanup

  • Reduce file size and purge unnecessary geometry
  • Fix broken connectors or incorrect system assignments
  • Standardize parameters to match your template
  • Improve performance in large coordination models

Manufacturer‑Specific Families

  • Build from submittals, cut sheets, or PDFs
  • Match exact connection locations
  • Add model numbers, performance data, and metadata
  • Provide both detailed and lightweight versions

Fee Structure

Hourly Family Development

  • Standard rate: $200/hr
  • Rush / same‑day: $250/hr
  • Minimum: 1.0 hour per family

Used for:

  • Simple families
  • Minor edits
  • Fixing connectors
  • Cleaning up manufacturer families

Per‑Family Pricing (Most Common)

Simple Family — $150–$250

Examples:

  • Valves
  • Dampers
  • Access doors
  • Basic fittings
  • Simple annotation families

Standard Family — $300–$450

Examples:

  • Pumps
  • Small AHUs
  • Water heaters
  • VAV boxes
  • Equipment with 2–4 connectors

Complex Family — $500–$750

Examples:

  • RTUs / DOAS units
  • Large AHUs
  • VRF outdoor units
  • Equipment with multiple connection types
  • Parametric families with adjustable geometry

Family Packages

Perfect for contractors who need multiple families for a project.

Small Package — $1,200

  • Up to 4 standard families
  • Includes parameter standardization
  • Includes lightweight + detailed versions

Standard Package — $2,000

  • Up to 8 standard families
  • Includes parametric options
  • Includes clearance zones and access envelopes

Large Package — $3,500

  • Up to 12 families (mixed complexity)
  • Includes manufacturer‑specific builds
  • Includes full parameter mapping to your template

Family Cleanup / Optimization

  • Light cleanup: $150
  • Standard cleanup: $250
  • Heavy cleanup: $400
    • Fix connectors
    • Reduce file size
    • Remove bad geometry
    • Standardize parameters