SYNCHRO 4D

What is SYNCHRO 4D?

SYNCHRO 4D is a real-time cloud solution that enables digitally enhanced construction planning and operations.  The only platform that interoperates with all major 3D modeling and scheduling tools in the market, you can count on SYNCHRO 4D to handle your most complex construction projects. Take advantage of virtual construction, planning, and model-based workflows. With a 4D digital construction management platform, you can combine 4D authoring capabilities and third-party software to use applications designed for each unique role in the project delivery process, whether planning work sequences, digital rehearsals, or tracking progress in the field.  You can confidently deliver your projects on time and within budget with SYNCHRO 4D.

• Work with model-based construction workflows
  SYNCHRO 4D enables you to construct, plan, and track projects based on a construction model. You can easily communicate and present the construction plan and schedule, allowing for trade partner collaboration and commitment with confidence, on-time execution and delivery, and quicker approval for payment. The web and mobile applications extend the value of the 4D construction model by exchanging and managing 2D, 3D, and 4D models with geolocated, rich data in the project context. Your team can efficiently access and author data to make more informed decisions.
  • No need for CAD or BIM experience, easily turn 3D design models into construction models. 
  • Integrate 3D models with the project schedule to visualize construction over time.
  • Change the model and schedule, then review the downstream effects, optimizing schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and efficiently.
  • Deliver faster, more accurate model-based quantity take-offs (QTOs) by adding cost codes and quantity calculations to constructible components.
  • Quickly track actual costs versus cost-loaded schedules to ensure that you win more projects that are profitable while staying within cost.
  • Slice and dice your design into a construction model with auto-populated quantities while keeping original design intent.
  • Display both 3D models and the schedule in one environment to perform model-based scheduling. Add construction equipment and paths to schedule activities to visualize conflicts and resolve them before construction.
  • Perform “what-if” analysis to reduce risks and delays by reviewing time-lapsed construction sequences. Identify areas that are ahead or behind schedule through a planned-versus-actual visualization.
    

• Deliver your construction projects on time
  Schedule your construction projects with real-time progress updates.  Easily plan, manage, construct, track, and review your construction projects in 4D. SYNCHRO 4D runs on Microsoft Azure, to give you best-in-class cloud technology.
  
  
• Ensure high-quality projects
  You can review, communicate, and cooperate in a digital and interactive visual environment with your project team. Everyone can perform at a higher level with access to real-time information. You can now, validate and optimize your project plan years before you start on site.
  
  
• Eliminate rework and protect your budget
  Save time and money when you identify scheduling problems in advance of the work. You can rely on data that is secure, up-to-date, and accessible from a range of devices based on roles and permissions.
  
  
• Focus on safety
  Understand all the potential risks before you start building. Deploy the right capabilities for the job by leveraging custom features. And ensure better collaborate and engagement with entire team, inviting supply chain participation.
  
  
• Connect between Office and Field
  You can extend the value of your 4D model into field workflows for status checks, work planning, review, and inspections within the SYNCHRO portfolio. With connected applications and workflows, your project team can review, validate, and communicate in one complete digital and interactive visual environment that includes documents, forms, and models.
  
  
• Enable Digital Twins
  Leverage SYNCHRO 4D, powered by Bentley’s iTwin technology, to provide stakeholders access to the 4D construction models as a single source of truth. You can navigate and author construction models from gathered design models. The application also features best-in-class interoperability with a variety of third-party modeling and scheduling capabilities.

What is 4D scheduling? 

4D scheduling combines a 3D model and a project schedule. You can directly link activity bars on a Gantt chart to corresponding elements of a 3D model using SYNCHRO 4D. You can create graphic representations to understand time-based processes, foresee conflicts, and study potential solutions.  

How much does SYNCHRO 4D cost? 

A practitioner license of SYNCHRO 4D costs $4,000 USD at Virtuosity.com. Prices vary per region. To see the price in your region, select your region at the bottom of the page. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Virtuosity, Bentley's eCommerce store. When you purchase through Virtuosity you get a Virtuoso Subscription. This means you get the software and "Keys" (tokens) to redeem for customizable training, mentoring, and consulting services. 

SYNCHRO freeware is available for download.