SYNCHRO+ Review 2026: AI-Powered 4D Sequencing for Steel Erection

Updated October 13, 2026 – Tested Intelligence

Quick verdict: SYNCHRO+ is Bentley Systems’ next-generation, AI-powered successor to SYNCHRO 4D, built to explore construction sequences with Bentley Copilot and Cesium geospatial context. For steel erection, that means rehearsing pick and install order before a crew is in the air. It is enterprise software for large, model-driven jobs — and, at announcement, an early-access product rather than the mature tool.

What it is

SYNCHRO+ is a construction application from Bentley Systems. Bentley announced it in October 2025 as a “next-generation, AI-powered construction application” that “leverages AI to explore construction sequences,” and announced it for early access in December 2025. That status matters: SYNCHRO+ is the new generation, in early access at announcement, not yet the mature tool.

It succeeds SYNCHRO 4D, the established 4D tool that links the 3D model to the schedule. SYNCHRO+ moves 4D construction modelling from a file-based workflow to a data-centric one on Bentley’s iTwin platform, so the sequence lives with the project data.

Key features

• AI sequence exploration: Leverages AI to explore construction sequences.
• Bentley Copilot: Part of the AI-powered workflow described at announcement.
• Cesium geospatial context: Sequences considered against the real site setting.
• Data-centric 4D: Moves 4D modelling from file-based to data-centric on the iTwin platform.
• Successor to SYNCHRO 4D: Builds on the approach linking the 3D model to the schedule.
• Erection rehearsal: Rehearse the pick and install order piece by piece.

Pricing

SYNCHRO+ pricing is not public. This review lists no price for it, and no SYNCHRO 4D price should be read as the SYNCHRO+ price — they are different generations of the product. There is no free tier for SYNCHRO+.

For context only, the predecessor SYNCHRO 4D is sold via Bentley’s Virtuosity store and offers a free trial — clearly as the predecessor product. Expect to deal with Bentley directly for access, pricing and current availability.

Who it’s for

SYNCHRO+ is best for general contractors and steel erectors on large, model-driven jobs already in the Bentley/iTwin ecosystem who need defensible 4D erection rehearsal. Its value is rehearsing the pick/install order piece by piece, running what-ifs when a steel delivery slips or a crane moves, and surfacing safety and staging problems before the crew is in the air.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you only need a single lift plan. SYNCHRO+ is heavyweight enterprise software, and a single lift does not justify the platform. Teams outside the Bentley/iTwin ecosystem should also weigh the fit carefully, since the data-centric workflow is built around that platform. Teams needing a mature product should verify current status first.

Pros

• AI explores construction sequences, not just one fixed sequence
• Bentley Copilot and Cesium geospatial context in the announced product
• Data-centric iTwin approach moves 4D beyond a file-based workflow
• Directly relevant to erection rehearsal, delivery delays and crane moves
• Successor to the established SYNCHRO 4D

Cons

• Pricing is not public, so budgeting requires contacting Bentley
• No free tier for SYNCHRO+
• Announced for early access in December 2025 — not yet the mature tool
• Heavyweight for small jobs or a single lift plan
• Most value sits with teams already in the Bentley/iTwin ecosystem

FAQ

Is SYNCHRO+ the same as SYNCHRO 4D?

No. SYNCHRO+ succeeds SYNCHRO 4D, the established tool that links the 3D model to the schedule. SYNCHRO+ is the next generation: AI-powered, with Bentley Copilot and Cesium geospatial context, and data-centric on iTwin instead of file-based.

How much does SYNCHRO+ cost?

SYNCHRO+ pricing is not public, and there is no free tier. Do not treat any SYNCHRO 4D price as the SYNCHRO+ price. The predecessor SYNCHRO 4D is sold via Bentley’s Virtuosity store and offers a free trial, as the predecessor.

Is SYNCHRO+ available now?

Bentley announced SYNCHRO+ in October 2025 and announced it for early access in December 2025 — an early-access, next-generation product at announcement, not yet the mature tool. Check its current status with Bentley before planning a project around it.

Bottom line

SYNCHRO+ targets large, model-driven jobs where erection sequence, staging and safety must be rehearsed and defended before steel is in the air. Its AI sequence exploration, Copilot and iTwin foundation make it a serious successor to SYNCHRO 4D. The trade-offs are clear — no public pricing, no free tier, early-access status at announcement — so it fits Bentley-ecosystem teams with a real 4D need, not teams wanting a quick lift plan.