SYNCHRO 4D construction planning software
Link your schedule to the 3D model and rehearse the build before it starts: sequences, what-if scenarios, clashes, and progress against the baseline. Buy it from an authorized Bentley channel partner.
- 4Dthe schedule and the 3D model in one simulation
- 50+CAD applications whose models SYNCHRO 4D works with
- P6and Asta Powerproject schedule integration
- IFC 4import, with IFC 2x3 export
SYNCHRO 4D or SYNCHRO Perform?
SYNCHRO 4D plans and simulates the build. SYNCHRO Perform tracks what actually happens on site. Many projects use both.
| Compare | SYNCHRO 4D | SYNCHRO Perform |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | 4D construction planning software | Construction performance management software |
| Runs on | A Windows workstation | Web, plus Android, iOS and Windows tablets |
| Main users | Planners, schedulers and BIM teams | Field teams, supervisors, engineers and project leadership |
| 4D simulation of the schedule and model | – | |
| Schedules created or importedPrimavera P6 and Asta Powerproject | Links progress to schedule items | |
| What-if scenarios | – | |
| Clash detection3D model clash workflow on integrated BIM data | – | |
| Progress against the baseline | ||
| Daily diaries and site recordsWith comments and photos | – | |
| Quantity or credit-based progressLinked to schedule items | – | |
| Labour, equipment and materialWith daily cost visibility | – | |
| Earned value KPIs and reports | – | |
| Issues and unplanned eventsWith their cost and time impact | – | |
| How it is sold | 12-month subscription, 1 licence and 2 Keys | Priced on request |
Product contents as published by Bentley. Not sure which you need? Tell us about your projects and we will recommend one.
Plan it, see it, then build it
4D modelling
The model, broken down the way it will be built
Scheduling
Plan in SYNCHRO, or bring in your schedule
Virtual planning
Rehearse the build before site work starts
Clash detection
Conflicts found on screen, not on site
Progress and performance
Track the job against the plan
Data and sharing
Models from your design tools, plans for everyone
From a model and a schedule to a rehearsed build
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Bring in the model
3D models from more than 50 CAD applications, or IFC, split into the components you will build.
50+ CAD appsIFC - 2
Bring in the schedule
Build the schedule in SYNCHRO, or connect it to Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
P6Asta Powerproject - 3
Link and simulate
Link tasks to components, play the build sequence, test what-ifs and find clashes.
4D timelineWhat-ifClashes - 4
Track and share
Compare progress with the baseline and share the 4D plan with every stakeholder.
Baseline vs actualSimulations
ProjectWise licences include 4D schedules and Gantt charts, alongside document control and design review.
About ProjectWiseThe site side: progress, resources and earned value
SYNCHRO Perform is a web and mobile product for real-time performance management. Field teams record the day's work, and the office sees progress, cost and the impact of anything unplanned.
Runs on the web and on Android, iOS and Windows tablets. Priced on request.
What it does
- Daily diaries, site records, comments and photos from the field
- Daily and weekly reports generated for you
- Quantity or credit-based progress, linked to schedule items
- Labour, equipment and material use, with daily cost visibility
- Earned value KPIs and reports
- Issues and unplanned events, with their cost and time impact isolated
- Dashboards such as S-curves and monthly progress bars
Where 4D planning pays off
Anywhere the order of work, the space on site and many contractors have to come together.
- Rail and metroPossessions, stations and level crossing removals planned in 4D.
- Highways and bridgesStaging, traffic switches and structure erection sequences.
- Water and wastewaterTreatment plants and parallel packages on one programme.
- Energy and nuclearComplex plants where risk and sequence must be proven.
- BuildingsMulti-trade sequencing, logistics and handover.
- Industrial plantsShutdowns, modular installation and brownfield work.
- Ports and marine worksQuay, jetty and breakwater construction in stages.
- Heavy lifts and modulesCrane, lift and module installation sequences rehearsed first.
What owners and contractors report
Three SYNCHRO projects from Bentley's user stories.
Results as published by Bentley Systems. These are not Aryatech projects.
From your first licence to a 4D plan
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Tell us about your projects
The kind of work, the schedule tool you use, and who needs to see the plan.
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We recommend the product
SYNCHRO 4D for planning, SYNCHRO Perform for the site, or both.
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Quote or buy online
We send a quote, or you order SYNCHRO 4D through our store and we call to confirm.
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Licence delivered
Your licence is delivered and your planners can start.
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Learn and get going
Use your Bentley Keys for training, and call us when you need help.
Licensing
- SubscriptionSYNCHRO 4D is a 12-month subscription with one licence and 2 Bentley Keys, credits for expert services and training.
- Free trialBentley offers a free trial of SYNCHRO 4D. Ask us and we will help you set it up.
- Larger teamsEnterprise and other licensing options are available for organisations.
- Students and educatorsFree access to Bentley software for academic use, through Bentley Education.
The computer it needs
SYNCHRO 4D runs on a Windows workstation. Bentley sizes it by the number of tasks in your schedule.
- Minimum2.8 GHz quad-core, 16 GB RAM, 4 GB graphics. For several thousand tasks.
- Recommended4 GHz octa-core, 32 GB+ RAM, 16 GB graphics, dual monitors. For tens of thousands of tasks.
- Enterprise5 GHz octa-core, 64 GB+ RAM, 32 GB+ graphics, dual monitors. For the largest programmes.
An engineering partner, not just a reseller
We supply Bentley's design, analysis and construction software across India and the Middle East, and we are engineers ourselves.
- AuthorizedBentley channel partner supplying SYNCHRO in India and the Middle East
- Right productwe help you choose between SYNCHRO 4D and SYNCHRO Perform
- Whole workflowwe also supply ProjectWise, MicroStation and STAAD.Pro, the tools around your 4D plan
- Engineerswe analyse load-out and transport of offshore structures on our own projects
What planners ask us about SYNCHRO
What is SYNCHRO 4D used for?
Building time-based construction models that link the schedule to the 3D model, so teams can see how the build will unfold, test sequences and spot conflicts before site work starts.
What is 4D scheduling?
Linking schedule tasks to the model components they build, so the schedule plays as a 3D sequence over time.
What is the difference between SYNCHRO 4D and SYNCHRO Perform?
SYNCHRO 4D is for model-based scheduling and virtual construction simulation. SYNCHRO Perform is a web and mobile product for real-time performance management on site: daily records, progress, resources, earned value and unplanned events.
Does SYNCHRO 4D work with Primavera P6?
Yes. You can create schedules in SYNCHRO 4D or integrate with Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject.
Which model formats does SYNCHRO 4D accept?
It works with 4D models from more than 50 CAD applications. It imports IFC 2x, 2x2, 2x3 and 4, and exports IFC 2x, 2x2 and 2x3.
Can SYNCHRO find clashes?
Yes. SYNCHRO 4D has a dedicated 3D model clash workflow that uses integrated BIM data to find conflicts before construction.
Can SYNCHRO compare progress with the plan?
Yes. SYNCHRO 4D compares baseline and actual schedules and can automate progress tracking from field updates. SYNCHRO Perform records quantity or credit-based progress against schedule items.
Does SYNCHRO do earned value analysis?
Yes. SYNCHRO Perform produces earned value KPIs and reports, and assesses how unplanned events affect the schedule and budget.
What computer does SYNCHRO 4D need?
At least a 2.8 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB RAM and a 4 GB graphics card for several thousand tasks. Bentley recommends a 4 GHz octa-core processor, 32 GB RAM and a 16 GB graphics card for tens of thousands of tasks.
How is SYNCHRO 4D licensed?
As a 12-month subscription with one licence and 2 Bentley Keys. Enterprise options are available, and students and educators can get free academic access.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Bentley offers a free trial of SYNCHRO 4D. Contact us and we will help you get started.
Does SYNCHRO Perform work on mobile?
Yes. It runs on the web and on Android, iOS and Windows tablets, so site teams can record progress where the work happens.
Ready to plan your next project in 4D?
Tell us about your projects and the schedule tools you use. We will recommend SYNCHRO 4D, Perform or both, and send a quote.