| Construction projects for 4D construction planning | | | | the ability to make informed decisions faster. |
| are scheduled according to availability of resources | | | | To get clear idea one has to link 3D model of the |
| and depend on many external factors. As the | | | | structure and construction schedule of the |
| time progresses these parameters also change | | | | project, so that the status of the project can be |
| and hence it is important to keep a check on | | | | easily reviewed in the form of 3D model at any |
| activities to finish the project without any | | | | instance of time. The model so developed can |
| significant delays. The popular 4D building | | | | assist the planning members in visualizing the |
| information model does not help in establishing | | | | details of the construction work at any point of |
| relationship between the schedule and sequence | | | | time. This can help them to take better decisions |
| of construction activities to be carried out during | | | | both during the pre and post construction stages. |
| the project execution. A 4D model incorporates | | | | 4D-model construction planning provides a |
| time as added 4th dimension and hence improves | | | | comprehensive information platform for project |
| quality and accuracy of the entire building life cycle | | | | schedules and site plans to serve the objective of |
| management. | | | | site management and construction planning. |
| BIM 4D Modeling makes a reliable digital | | | | There are various debates in favor and in against |
| representation of the building available for design | | | | BIM but the actual fact is that it introduces an |
| decision making, high-quality construction | | | | exceptional opportunity for design industry to |
| document production, 4D construction planning, | | | | create a cohesive, holistic virtual building model, |
| and performance predictions, and cost estimates. | | | | information-rich with the emerged contribution of |
| Having the ability to keep information up-to-date | | | | all disciplines. It removes the conflict among |
| and accessible in an integrated digital environment | | | | services and quick changes as all the engineering |
| gives architects, engineers, builders, and owners a | | | | information is comprised already within the model. |
| clear overall vision of all their projects, as well as | | | | |