The construction industry has acknowledged the benefits of using model-based construction process & now it is time to take it to the next level. 4D BIM is a promising technological advancement in improving the planning, co-ordination, safety & monitoring of construction projects along with savings in time and cost investment. Implementing 4D BIM, can revolutionize the planning and management process of any construction project.

1. Transforming your
Construction Projects
Scheduling & Construction Sequencing with 4D BIM

2. Schedule overruns are
the norm in the
construction sector
“Large projects across asset
classes typically take 20 percent
longer to finish than scheduled”
S o u r c e : M c k e n z i e

3. Why Construction Projects Lag Behind
Lead to conflicts and
errors at different stages
of the project
Inaccurate
Planning
Leads to communication and
information gaps between
multiple stakeholders.
Lack of
Coordination
Leads to increased change
orders, completion delays
and escalating budgets
Conflicts &
Clashes

4. 4D BIM is the solution
Adds an extra dimension to 3D model - TIME
 Includes lead time, time taken to construct/install, time needed to
harden/cure/become operational & the sequence of installation.
 Develop accurate project plan with time information federated in
the shared information model.
 Sequential construction development stages can be seen &
monitored.
 Visual appearance of the project at every stage can be shown.
Drawings2D
Model3D
Time Model Linking4D

5. Benefits of
Implementing 4D BIM
Planning
Coordination
Monitoring
Clash Detection
Safety

6.  Stakeholders can get in-depth visualization of every stage of the project from
early design to completion.
 Get information on lead time, construction sequence, inter-dependencies of
different areas of the project, duration of installation etc.
 Makes it easier for stakeholders to ensure the required tools and materials
reach site on time.
 Knowing the schedule in advance helps save time of construction team.
 Detailed scheduling facilitates effective financial & space planning.
Planning
BACK
Sequencing
construction
process

7. Coordination
BACK
 Updating latest project information about construction sequencing to team
members and stake holders becomes easier with prototypes.
 Reduces meeting durations spent on finding issues and clashes.
 Productivity of stakeholder meetings increase as they can focus on idea
generation and construction development.
 Easier coordination between office and site staff.
Improved
stakeholder
communication

8. Monitoring
BACK
 Tracking activities on large scale projects become easier.
 4D scheduling of construction sequences helps tracing and
recording all activities and material on site.
 4D BIM with AI platform, point cloud and 360 degree
photographs can help track activities on the construction site.
 Visual comparison of what is planned against what is done on
site in real time.
Monitor
construction
progress

9. BACK
 Shared information model increases transparency & accountability of
stakeholders.
 Federating time information in the model helps detect potential clashes
even before the construction begins.
 Helps avoid costly construction rework.
 Design changes can be made beforehand to ensure delivery according to
the overall schedule of the project.
Reduced
clashes, faster
resolution
Clash Detection

10. Safety
 Helps avoid situations which may lead to site accidents.
 Safety against data breaches.
 Knowing the location of materials, equipments and workers helps in
ensuring safety of workers.
Site & data
safety
BACK

11. The 4D BIM Process Framework

12. Challenges in
implementing 4D BIM
Financial
Investment
Requires considerable
amount of investment at the
initial stage of planning.
Resource
Availability
4D BIM Implementation requires
resources with knowledge of
executing such a program.
Others
Project Type Data
Exchange Procedures
Size of the company
Staff
Training
Stakeholders need to train
their staff to make optimum
use of this technology.

13. Benefits of 4D BIM
far outweigh the challenges
CASE STUDY

14. Architectural firm in Manchester completes
construction of multistoried building in record
time of 2 months
 Significantly reduced rework
 Enhanced profitability
case study
Overcoming challenges such as:
 Modeling exact elements of building inter-woven at five different levels.
 Lack of dimensions for pipe and systems in MEP drawings.
Solution delivered by TrueCADD
 A clash free federated 4D BIM model using Revit and NavisWorks. Additional
delivery included a sequencing video having rendered model using 3Ds Max.

15. Email: info@truecadd.com
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