4D BIM has long been hailed as the magic bullet for project planning within digital construction, yet outdated perceptions have prevented the process from reaching its true potential.

Robert Bird Group has launched an improved version of its 4D virtual design and construction platform.

Members of the 4D Construction Group are offering to build 4D models, with their fees being donated to the Red Cross.

he three key elements to successful implementation of 4D BIM are to start early, have as much detail as possible and get the project team on board, according to James Bowles, founder of 4D specialist Freeform.

The golden thread, the state of BIM, 4D, and battling back from covid-19: these were the topics that were front of mind in the past year, judging by the top 10 stories on BIMplus in 2021.

2021 was a bounce-back year for construction sites, with technology and innovative thinking enabling work to continue almost as usual despite the impacts of the pandemic.

From robot dogs to AI, from drones to 4D, construction technology continued to evolve in 2021.

4D modelling was crucial on a major civils project for United Utilities in Cumbria, proving and improving upon a challenging construction programme that was 20 days quicker than the original plan.