Electrical Building Design Show

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The Electrical Building Design Show podcast provides discussions on topics within the field of electrical engineering and covers themes like specific calculations, common problems, and best practices. It's presented by David Robison, Design Master Software president. We invite you to attend a free webinar on creating single-line diagrams in Revit: https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html Design Master Software develops advanced electrical design software for electrical engineers using AutoCAD and Revit -- ElectroBIM for Revit, Electrical and HVAC: for AutoCAD, and Photometrics.

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August 17, 2026Episode 79 min

Revit Fire Alarm Systems designed by AI

In August's podcast, we put an AI assistant to work on a real Revit project using FireBIM and see how far it can get with surprisingly little guidance. Along the way, it encounters real-world modeling challenges, explains its decisions, and shows what's possible today with AI-assisted engineering. This is not about replacing the engineer. It's about discovering what work AI can take off your plate, and where your expertise still matters most. Listen to hear how AI is changing the future of fire alarm design. The next episode will be released on September 21st. ---------- Register for a free webinar on fire alarm design in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/fire-alarm/webinar To download a free trial version of FireBIM, visit: https://www.designmaster.biz/fire-alarm

July 20, 2026Episode 63 min

NEC 2026 Healthcare Facility Loads

Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠ ---------- In this month's Electrical Building Design Show podcast, we explore how the way you calculate receptacle loads in healthcare facilities is changing, and NEC 2026 takes a very different approach than NEC 2023. If you're still calculating specific patient care equipment the old way, you'll want to hear this. Listen to make sure your next healthcare facility load calculation is up to code. The next episode will be released on August 17th ---------- #NEC2026 #NEC #electricalengineering #ElectricalDesign #NationalElectricalCode #HealthcareDesign #ElectricalContractor #LoadCalculations #NFPA #BIM #ElectricalCode #PE #MEP #FacilityDesign

June 15, 2026Episode 55 min

2026 NEC Electrical Vehicle Supply Changes

Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠ ---------- In this month's Electrical Building Design Show podcast episode, we talk about how the 2026 NEC is tightening up how electric vehicle charging loads are calculated, and the changes that could significantly impact your feeder and service designs. We dig into the updated code sections that every electrical engineer needs to understand before sizing their next system, including some changes that may surprise you. The next episode will be released on July 20th. ---------- #NEC2026 #ElectricalEngineering #EVCharging #EVSE #ElectricVehicles #NEC #LoadCalculations #ElectricalDesign #BIM #Revit

May 18, 2026Episode 43 min

AI in AEC: Lessons From CAD and BIM

Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠ ---------- In this month's Electrical Building Design Show podcast episode, we talk about how the AEC industry is pushing back hard on AI, but how we've also seen this exact story play out before. Twice. From hand drafting to CAD. From CAD to BIM. The same arguments, the same skeptics, the same outcome. So what does that tell us about where AI is headed for architects and engineers? Listen to find out why early criticism isn't the same as being right, and why this industry has lost this bet before. The next episode will be released on June 15th. #AEC #ArchitectureAndEngineering #AIinConstruction #BIM #Revit #ConstructionTechnology #AECInnovation #StructuralEngineering

April 20, 2026Episode 31 min

Revit 2027: What's New for Electrical Engineers?

In our latest Electrical Building Design Show podcast episode, we look at the recent release of Revit 2027. If you're an electrical engineer, you'll want to hear this before you get too excited, though. Everyone's talking about the new AI features, and yes, they're interesting. But when you dig into what's actually in this release for electrical design specifically, the list is... short. Very short. No buzzwords, no overpromising, just an honest discussion about what’s working, what isn’t, and where things are headed. We go through the full release notes so you don't have to, and compare the information to what appeared in last year's release. Listen to find out if Revit 2027 is worth your attention. The next episode will be released on May 4th. ------------ Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠ #Revit2027 #ElectricalEngineering #MEPEngineering #BIM #Revit #ElectricalDesign #RevitElectrical #BuildingInformationModeling #EngineeringTechnology #AutodeskRevit

March 16, 2026Episode 22 min

FireBIM: Fire Alarm Design in Revit

The same team that created ElectroBIM is back with something new. In this short episode, we pull back the curtain on FireBIM, our new fire alarm design software built specifically for Revit. We walk through why we built it, what problems it solves, and what makes it different from what Revit offers out of the box. If you've ever wanted to complete your entire fire alarm design workflow inside Revit, from floor plans to riser diagrams, this introductory episode is for you. We give you a first look at the core features we've been developing, share where we are in the build process, and let you know how you can get involved before the official release. ***To download the beta version of FireBIM, visit: https://www.designmaster.biz/fire-alarm/free-trial.html The next episode will be released on April 20th. #FireBIM #ElectroBIM #RevitDesign #FireAlarm #BIM #MEPEngineering #FireProtection #RevitPlugins #ConstructionTech #AECIndustry

January 20, 2026Episode 126 min

AI, BIM, and the Future of MEP Design

In our first season 5 audio episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, we’re joined by Kevin Lawson, PE, founder of Ripple, for a practical conversation on where automation in MEP actually stands today. We dive into: • HVAC automation and its real-world impact • AI workflows in Revit (what’s useful vs. what’s noise) • Why mechanical design often sets the direction for the entire building • What automation really means for the future of MEP design No buzzwords, no overpromising, just an honest discussion about what’s working, what isn’t, and where things are headed. Join us if you’re interested in the intersection of engineering, automation, and design workflows that actually save time. The next episode will be released on February 16th. ---------- Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠ ---------- #MEPDesign #HVACDesign #MechanicalEngineering #HVAC #BIM #Revit #DesignAutomation

November 18, 2025Episode 1152 min

One Engineer's Insights from Autodesk University

First-time AU attendee Dave Fetzer (SSOE) joins the Electrical Building Design Show to unpack what made Autodesk University truly eye-opening for him this year, from AI in Revit and interesting exhibitors to the meetups shaping BIM strategy. We also discuss how his team approaches automation in real projects (hint: it’s not about replacing engineers). Curious what surprised him most, and what he’s bringing back to the office? ---------- Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠ ---------- #AutodeskUniversity #Revit #BIM #ElectricalEngineering #BuildingDesign

October 14, 2025Episode 109 min

Revit 2026 vs. ElectroBIM Wire Sizing

Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit. https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠ ---------- Autodesk has introduced new wire sizing features in Revit 2026, but how do they really compare to ElectroBIM? In this episode of the Electrical Building Design Show, David Robison walks through conductor settings, cable types, and wire sizing rules to see what’s new, what’s missing, and where ElectroBIM makes the difference. If you’re curious about which tool goes beyond parameters to deliver real-world electrical design calculations, this is the breakdown you’ll want to hear about. ---------- #Revit2026 #ElectroBIM #ElectricalDesign #BIM #RevitElectrical

September 17, 2025Episode 934 min

How to Find and Train Electrical Engineers

In this episode of The Electrical Building Design Show, host David Robinson sits down with Sam Miller, founder of BETI (Building Engineer Training Institute), to discuss the gap between what students learn in school and what firms need. Sam shares his personal journey from feeling completely unprepared for MEP design to building a program that helps engineers and the firms that hire them succeed faster. Along the way, he reveals why awareness, training, and retention are the three biggest barriers to solving talent shortages. BETI Website: https://www.betibuilt.com/ BETI Contact Form: https://www.betibuilt.com/contact Next episode drops: October 14th ----------Register for a free webinar on best practices for creating single-line diagrams in Revit: https://www.designmaster.biz/webinar/register-pod.html To download a free trial version of ElectroBIM, visit:⁠⁠https://www.designmaster.biz/revit/free-trial.html⁠⁠