Following 10 years of working with 4D technology both in industry, and continually monitoring the evolving research around it, there has been shift in understanding of the value and impact of 4D within our industry. The question is stimulated from my recent research work with UK Major contractors who think that 4D may actually impose a leap shift in scheduling practice .......... what's your perspective?!
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Jun 23, 2020
· Edited: Jun 23, 20204D - is the shift towards object-based Scheduling possible?
4D - is the shift towards object-based Scheduling possible?
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The use and timing of 4D has been changing a lot recently. Early adopters used 4D to win tenders and validate schedules. These early adopters are now 5, 10, 15 years on their journey and are using it for much more. It's being used early, when contractors join projects, and then continuously to support schedule development and supply chain procurement. Of course, 4D can be used earlier, during feasibility and through design stages too.
It's easy to imagine a near future when 4D will be a core method in rehearsing, practicing, and developing a construction plan. A lot contractors are well on this journey, and their processes around 4D are really maturing.
A shift towards object based planning is definitely possible and the limitation isn’t software, it’s our behaviour. This is a big discussion topic as to enable it to be fully effective and not be done too late, I think, goes back to the whole issue of how projects are procured traditionally. It needs early contractor involvement in the design phases of the project to make sure models are set up with the right information attached for the purposes of construction.