Four-dimensional modeling to support construction planning of the stata center project

Abstract

The application of 4-D models to the Ray and Maria Stata Center project on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is summarized. The general contractor's decision to build the 4-D models is discussed, and details of the 4-D modeling process are given to illustrate the effect of the models on the project. It is shown that once a 3-D model is available a 4-D model can be created relatively cheaply, thereby extracting additional benefit from the investment made in generating the 3-D model.