SYNCHRO
Bentley's digital construction suite, including SYNCHRO 4D for model-based construction sequencing. Contractors use it to simulate and communicate build sequences linked to schedules.
Specification
- Vendor
- Bentley Systems
- Phase
- CConstruction & handover
- Status
- Active
- Deployment
- Desktop · Cloud
- Licensing
- Not documented
- Standards
- IFC
- Official site
- bentley.com
Capabilities
- a4D construction planning
- bModel-based sequencing
- cSchedule-linked visualisation
- dIFC model import
Assessment
The leading 4D planning tool for rehearsing complex construction sequences before crews mobilise.
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Capability25%8/10
4D construction planning and model-based sequencing linked to schedules.
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Interoperability20%8/10
Imports IFC models and connects with ProjectWise and common schedules.
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Scale15%8/10
Used for complex infrastructure and plant construction sequencing.
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Usability15%6/10
Rewarding but requires 4D modelling skills.
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Deployment10%7/10
Desktop modelling with cloud dashboard integration.
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Ecosystem15%7/10
A leading 4D tool among large contractors.
Strengths
- 4D sequencing
- IFC import
- Schedule-linked visualisation
Considerations
- 4D modelling skills needed
- Value depends on model and schedule quality
- Best in Bentley workflows
Editorial assessment from public documentation, 23 October 2026. Not a hands-on benchmark. Methodology
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Connected to
- ProjectWiseBentley Systems
Documented integrations and data exchange, in either direction.
Sources
- SYNCHRO 4DBentley Systems · accessed 22 October 2026
Plate updated 22 October 2026 · revision 1