4D Scheduling
At Reltic BIM, we turn traditional project planning into a powerful, interactive experience. With our 4D BIM modelling services, you’ll see more than just a building – you’ll visualise the entire construction process from start to finish.
By combining 3D BIM models with time-based scheduling data, we help you make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and deliver your projects more efficiently. Whether you’re managing a new build, refurbishment or complex extension, 4D BIM gives you the visibility and confidence you need at every stage.
Bringing Time into the Model
4D BIM stands for Building Information Modelling with time integration.
It’s the process of linking your 3D digital model with a detailed construction schedule to simulate how your build will evolve over time – day by day, task by task. It’s like watching your construction project unfold as a virtual movie that you can pause, comment on, and adjust before work even begins.
With 4D BIM, we give you more than visuals. We provide a tool for strategic thinking, allowing you to:
- Plan logistics, storage, and materials
- Allocate trades and workforce more effectively
- Reduce clashes and delays
- Understand the impact of every change - in real time
More Control. Less Risk. Better Outcomes.
Whether you’re a contractor, developer, or architect – 4D BIM puts time back in your hands and gives your team a shared vision to work from.
Traditional scheduling methods like Gantt charts only offer a limited view of your project. But with 4D BIM construction planning, you get a dynamic and detailed visualisation of your entire programme.
Here’s what 4D BIM delivers:
- Early detection of sequencing conflicts
- Optimised use of labour, equipment, and materials
- Improved site safety through better planning
- Clear communication for all stakeholders
- Faster and more predictable delivery
- Reduced risk of costly errors or rework
How Reltic BIM Plans Smarter to Build Better
We don’t just create animations – we build intelligent 4D models that are linked to your live construction schedule. Here’s how we do it:
Reviewing your build schedule
No matter if it’s Primavera, MS Project or Asta – we import and analyse every key milestone.
Integrating your 3D BIM model
Using Revit, IFC or similar formats, we build a strong data-rich foundation for your project.
Building your 4D simulation
We link each task to time using Synchro 4D and Navisworks for clear, visual sequencing.
Validating and optimising
We simulate, test and refine your build process – spotting risks early and saving time.
Supporting your project team
Our BIM experts work closely with your site and delivery teams to keep plans on track.
Ready to see your project come to life - before construction begins?
Not Just for Mega Projects
Many people assume that 4D BIM is only relevant for huge commercial developments or infrastructure projects. But at Reltic BIM, we know that 4D construction planning can benefit projects of all sizes - and we’ve proven it across a wide range of real-world applications.
From single-family homes to tight urban refurbishments, 4D BIM modelling brings measurable value by improving coordination, reducing risks, and giving you greater control over your project timeline.
4D BIM allows homeowners, self-builders and developers to visualise the build sequence, understand logistics, and avoid costly missteps. It’s perfect for scheduling tasks like groundwork, framing, MEP installation, and finishes with precision.
Luxury refurbishments often involve detailed finishes, specialist contractors, and tight schedules. 4D BIM gives you a step-by-step simulation of the process, helping avoid overlap between trades and ensuring seamless delivery.
These types of projects come with space restrictions, structural complexities, and safety considerations. With 4D construction planning, we map out each phase - from excavation and underpinning to fit-out - reducing disruption and keeping progress on track.
In larger developments, timing is everything. Our 4D BIM services synchronise construction across multiple units and phases - ensuring consistency, reducing bottlenecks, and improving site logistics.
For office fit-outs, hospitals or care facilities, 4D BIM modelling allows for detailed phasing and planning in sensitive environments. We help clients meet strict deadlines, reduce disruption, and plan effectively around live operations.
In busy cities or tight plots, space is a luxury. With digital construction sequencing, we help you plan everything from scaffold positioning to material storage and delivery access - improving safety and keeping the programme moving.
Plan With Precision. Deliver With Confidence.
If you’re managing tight programmes, overlapping trades or restricted access sites, then 4D BIM construction sequencing is your secret weapon for keeping everything on track.
With Reltic BIM, you get a clear, visual roadmap of your project – helping you deliver smarter, faster, and more safely.
Benefits
With Reltic BIM, you can:
- Track the progress of each activity with confidence
- Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers more effectively
- Avoid congestion and clashes between trades
- Use cranes, hoists and plant with greater efficiency
- Reduce downtime and increase productivity on site
What That Means in Practice
The 4D Advantage on Site
- Keep your team aligned with a shared visual schedule
- Understand dependencies and critical path items visually
- Plan your day-to-day operations with greater clarity
- Manage deliveries and storage zones more precisely
- Communicate clearly with clients, consultants and stakeholders
Improved Collaboration Across Teams
Communication breakdowns are one of the biggest causes of delays, disputes and cost overruns on construction projects. That’s where 4D BIM visualisation makes a real difference. By giving everyone access to a shared, time-linked model, we bring the entire team onto the same page – from day one.
With Reltic BIM’s 4D construction planning, stakeholders can view the project sequence in a clear and intuitive format, raise questions early, suggest changes collaboratively, and make informed decisions – all before anyone steps on site.
4D BIM improves collaboration between:
- Architects
- Contractors
- Project Managers
- Site Teams
- Investors
- Engineers
Safer Sites. Smarter Planning. Better Outcomes.
A well-planned site isn’t just more efficient – it’s safer, cleaner, and far less stressful to manage. With 4D BIM, you can plan and visualise logistics and safety measures before construction begins, helping to eliminate guesswork and reduce risk across your site.
At Reltic BIM, we use 4D construction sequencing to support clear and practical logistics planning, giving site managers and contractors the tools they need to organise space, movements, and temporary works with precision.
Safe access and egress routes
Plan pedestrian walkways, emergency exits, and access points for operatives well in advance. Avoid last-minute re-routing and ensure full compliance with safety regulations from day one.
Crane and vehicle movements
Whether you’re lifting steel frames or coordinating city deliveries, 4D BIM schedules plant use, crane lifts, and vehicle access at the right time – avoiding clashes and congestion.
Scaffold stages and site zones
From initial scaffold erection to phased dismantling, you can simulate the entire scaffold lifecycle, making it easier to manage working platforms, edge protection, and trade access.
Temporary works and hoarding
Accurately plan the position of hoarding, fencing, site cabins, skips, and other temporary structures. Avoid obstructing key areas or limiting access to important work zones.
Experienced. Innovative. Client-Focused.
We combine construction know-how with digital innovation. Our models are not just technical – they’re practical and tailored to your real-world delivery.
Why clients choose Reltic BIM:
- Seamless integration with your workflow
- Deep understanding of project lifecycles
- Trusted by contractors, architects and developers
- Available across the UK
We don’t just deliver models – we deliver clarity, control and confidence on every project.
FAQs About 4D BIM Modelling
Got questions about 4D BIM? You’re not alone. Here are some quick answers to help you understand how 4D BIM can support your project from planning to delivery.
What is 4D BIM in construction?
4D BIM is a digital construction process that links a 3D building model with time-based scheduling data. It helps project teams visualise the entire construction sequence, improve coordination, and reduce delays on site.
Do I need a 3D model to start with 4D BIM?
Yes, a 3D model (usually in Revit or IFC format) is required to create a 4D simulation. If you don’t have one, we can help you develop it through our 3D BIM modelling services.
Can 4D BIM help on small residential projects?
Absolutely. 4D BIM for residential construction is ideal for new builds, extensions, and refurbishments. It improves planning, identifies potential clashes early, and gives homeowners and builders a clear visual of the project timeline.
How does 4D BIM improve health and safety on site?
By using 4D BIM logistics planning, you can simulate access routes, scaffold stages, crane positions and temporary works in advance – creating a safer, more organised site from day one.
Is 4D BIM useful for refurbishment or tight urban sites?
Yes! In fact, urban construction and high-end refurbishments benefit hugely from 4D BIM. It helps plan around restricted access, schedule works in phases, and avoid disruption in sensitive environments.
What software do you use for 4D BIM modelling?
We use industry-standard tools like Navisworks, Synchro 4D, and Revit, and we work with scheduling files from Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta Powerproject.
How do I get started with Reltic BIM’s 4D services?
Just drop us a message or give us a call. We’ll chat through your project, review your programme and model, and offer a tailored proposal for 4D construction sequencing that suits your needs.
