Construction Scheduling

Construction Scheduling

Objective: Use ‘time’ as a parameter to simulate the construction sequence, and model elements driven by activities/ tasks defined within a construction. Visually represent planning data via gantt charts and construction animation.

Tools/ Software: Synchro

Construction sites must analyze waste and time/value as part of lean construction. In order to implement 4D BIM planning into our Weizig building project, we are integrating MS project into SYNCHRO Pro 4D BIM management software.

It brings enormous benefits in terms of Safety and efficiency.

1. To optimize the project plan, constructors look at the project from multiple perspectives

2. To avoid time waste and resource shortages by analyzing the construction sequence and buildability.

3. Quickly determine the critical path of the changes and their impact

4. A high degree of transparency in communication.

Import Model Manage Resources

Manage Tasks

4) Assign Tasks

1) Import IFC model

Construction Scheduling

2) Assign resources (equipment, humans, materials, companies, model elements)

3) Manage resources ( add appearance profiles, set calendar detailed, add activity codes etc.)

5) Assign resources to tasks

6) Set duration/ key dates

7) Assign costs

8)

4D linking ( link task along timeline)

The Process included

1. By managing 3D and 2D resources, we simplify resource structure and make 4D scheduling and linking easier.

2. Based on the LOD of the BIM models, we detailed the WBS.

3. In the BIM model, we identify any valuable metadata and match resources to tasks.

4. The tasks require importing equipment and creating equipment resources.

5. It is possible to customize the labor rate for each task or for the project as a whole.

Considerations for Synchro Pro

Utilizing the shortcut in Synchro Pro will increase productivity and task performance, For example:

1. Use shortcuts e.g Control +Shift+ S = Isolation View; Ctrl+Shift+A=Assign the resource to the task

2. Move the time bar before data time. Isolated by level. Use visibility to identify which one has been assigned to the tasks, vice versa

3. Customize current or create new appearance profile to any particular items to match construction methodology

4. Grouping Resource will treat multiple single items to be treated as one items