4D Phase Planning
A process in which a 4D model (3D models with the added dimension of time) is utilized to effectively plan the phased occupancy in a renovation, retrofit, addition, or to show the construction sequence and space requirements on a building site.
4D modeling is a powerful visualization and communication tool that can give a project team, including the Appointing Party, a better understanding of project milestones and construction plans.
Potential Value
- Better understanding of the phasing schedule by the Appointing Party and project participants and showing the critical path of the project
- Dynamic phasing plans of occupancy offering multiple options and solutions to space conflicts
- Integrate planning of human, equipment and material resources with the model to better schedule and cost estimate the project
- Space and workspace conflicts identified and resolved ahead of the construction process
- Marketing purposes and publicity
- Identification of schedule, sequencing or phasing issues
- More readily constructible, operable and maintainable project
- Monitor procurement status of project materials
- Increased productivity and decreased waste on job sites
- Conveying the spatial complexities of the project, planning information, and support conducting additional analyses
Resources Required
- Design Authoring Software
- Scheduling Software
- 4D Modeling Software
Team Competencies Required
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and general construction process. A 4D model is connected to a schedule, and is therefore only as good as the schedule to which it is linked.
- Ability to manipulate, navigate, and review a 3D model.
- Knowledge of 4D software: import geometry, manage links to schedules, produce and control animations, etc.