Integration of Project Scheduling with BIM Visualization - 4D Modeling

The aim of this paper is to discuss and explain key concepts in new generation Project management software in the construction industry. Building information modeling "BIM" is considered to be one of the major technologies used by construction stakeholders today. New BIM software now adds the time dimension to the traditional three-dimensional modeling, and thus is called 4D BIM. The 4D BIM simulation process adapts each CAD object with its place in the projects schedule and is scalable to projects of almost any size or complexity. This paper surveys four leading 4D BIM programs namely Synchro, Domos/D-studio, Vico 4D Scheduling, and Innovaya 4D Visual Simulation; to see how they address the fundamental question asked by stakeholders in construction industry: "Can this project be built on time?