Tag: 4D
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Model-based planning: all you need to know to get started
What is model-based planning and how can you implement it? Mark Chapman at Elecosoft provides the answers. At its core, model-based planning is defined by the early and continuous integration of information-rich 3D models as the basis for project schedules. Model-based planning harnesses the data necessary for scheduling that is already present within the models,…
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How 4D planning provides control throughout the project life cycle
4D planning is often misunderstood, reduced to an animated model used to impress stakeholders. For those managing complex infrastructure programmes, 4D is far more than a visualisation tool. By connecting the time element to the 3D model, 4D planning provides a dynamic representation of how construction will progress, argues Kurt Metcalfe at Proicere Digital. But…