Overview
What is SYNCHRO 4D Pro: SYNCHRO 4D Pro is Bentley Systems' digital construction delivery software. It connects 3D models to CPM schedules and creates time-based 4D simulations that project teams use for sequencing, quantity take-off, earned value analysis, and field progress tracking.
Datagrid connects to SYNCHRO 4D Pro via API and ingests three primary data objects: Tasks, Total Costs, and Calendar. Inside Datagrid, AI agents process and transform this schedule data non-destructively, blend it with data from other built-world sources, and route the results into dashboards, reports, and automated workflows.
SYNCHRO 4D Pro acts as a source for this integration. Datagrid pulls schedule, cost, and calendar data, then applies transformations, visualizations, and cross-source analysis so project teams can work from current schedule data without manual exports.
How to integrate SYNCHRO 4D Pro with Datagrid
This setup connects your SYNCHRO 4D Pro project to Datagrid so AI agents can process task schedules, total costs, and calendar data on a recurring basis. The process moves through prerequisites, project connection in Datagrid, Bentley authentication, and sync review.
Confirm prerequisites
Make sure your team has the following before setup begins:
Active SYNCHRO 4D Pro license
Web browser (Chrome, Safari, or Edge)
Verified access to SYNCHRO 4D Pro, confirmed with your Bentley account administrator
Connect the project in Datagrid
Follow these steps in order:
Log in to your SYNCHRO 4D Pro account and select the project you want to connect
In your Datagrid workspace, open the left panel and click Connectors
Under the Construction & BIM header, find the Synchro 4D Pro tile and click Setup Integration
Click Create a Connection
Enter a name for your integration in the Connector Name field
Click Login to Synchro 4D Pro
Authorize access in the Bentley login window
Click Validate Configuration. A green confirmation appears if credentials are valid; invalid fields are highlighted in red.
Click Add Configuration to finalize the connection
Setup takes approximately one minute.
Authorize with Bentley
The integration uses OAuth 2.0 authentication through Bentley's iTwin platform. When you click Login to Synchro 4D Pro, a browser-based OAuth consent window opens and you authorize Datagrid to access your project data through your Bentley account credentials. No API keys or manual token management are required on the user side.
Review sync details
The integration syncs a defined set of schedule records from SYNCHRO 4D Pro into Datagrid. The table below summarizes the sync behavior.
Data objects synced — Tasks, Total Costs, Calendar
Sync direction — One-way (SYNCHRO 4D Pro → Datagrid)
Update method — Automatic or scheduled via Datagrid automations
Data access method — API
Flows, dashboards, and reports update with the latest project data versions automatically or on a schedule you configure. Changes made in SYNCHRO 4D Pro may take over 30 minutes to appear in the cloud layer before Datagrid can read them through the API.
Review a sample synced data shape
The following sample shape shows how the synced records may be organized once Datagrid ingests them.
{
"tasks": [
{
"objectType": "Task"
}
],
"totalCosts": [
{
"objectType": "Total Cost"
}
],
"calendar": [
{
"objectType": "Calendar"
}
]
}
This example reflects the three synced object groups described in the integration documentation: Tasks, Total Costs, and Calendar.
For step-by-step product guidance, use the setup documentation linked at the top of this page.
Why use SYNCHRO 4D Pro with Datagrid
Project teams use this integration to turn schedule data into working workflows across reporting, controls, and cross-system review. Instead of exporting files and reconciling updates by hand, Datagrid keeps the data in motion.
Cross-platform schedule analysis: Blend SYNCHRO 4D Pro task data with data from other built-world and scheduling sources in a single workspace, with no manual exports needed.
Automated progress reporting: AI agents pull the latest task and cost data on a schedule, then generate updated dashboards and reports for project stakeholders without manual refresh cycles.
Non-destructive data transformation: Process, clean, and reshape SYNCHRO schedule data inside Datagrid without altering the source project. Original data stays intact in Bentley's platform.
Cost and schedule visibility: Surface total cost data alongside task schedules and calendar details so operators can review project financial and timeline health in one place.
Agentic workflow automation: AI agents detect data changes, route updated schedule information, and trigger downstream actions that replace manual data-gathering routines across project teams.
What you can build with the SYNCHRO 4D Pro Datagrid integration
Once the integration is live, Datagrid can execute repeatable schedule workflows that normally require spreadsheet assembly, system switching, and manual reconciliation. The examples below show how project teams can use synchronized task, cost, and calendar data in day-to-day operations.
Multi-source schedule health dashboard: Pull SYNCHRO 4D Pro task data alongside other schedule and project records into a single Datagrid dashboard. AI agents cross-reference planned vs. actual dates across systems and flag tasks where schedule slippage appears across multiple data sources, giving project controls teams one view instead of separate logins.
Automated earned value reporting: Ingest total cost and task progress data from SYNCHRO 4D Pro on a recurring schedule. Datagrid AI agents calculate cost performance trends, compare planned budget to actual spend per task grouping, and generate formatted reports that route directly to project leadership, replacing manual spreadsheet assembly each reporting cycle.
Schedule-to-field data reconciliation: Combine SYNCHRO 4D Pro calendar and task data with field execution data from other built-world systems. AI agents compare planned sequences against field-reported progress, identify tasks that are complete in the field but not updated in the schedule, and flag discrepancies for the scheduling team.
Cross-project resource and cost benchmarking: Connect multiple SYNCHRO 4D Pro projects into Datagrid simultaneously. AI agents aggregate task duration and cost data across projects, identify patterns in schedule overruns or cost variances by task type, and surface benchmarking insights that inform estimating on future bids.
These workflows keep schedule intelligence connected to the rest of the project stack. Project teams spend less time exporting and reconciling records, and more time reviewing exceptions that need action.
Resources and documentation
Use the following documentation to verify setup requirements and platform behavior:
SYNCHRO 4D Schedule API documentation for supported schedule API behavior
Bentley OAuth 2.0 authorization guide for authentication flow details
Bentley iTwin Platform API fundamentals for API access context
These references cover setup, authentication, and API behavior for the integration.
Frequently asked questions
Does SYNCHRO 4D Pro require a cloud-hosted project to work with the Datagrid integration?
Yes. The SYNCHRO 4D Schedule API only works with cloud-hosted SYNCHRO 4D Control projects running version 6.5 or later. Standalone .sp file-based SYNCHRO Pro projects cannot connect to Datagrid or any external API consumer.
What authentication method does the SYNCHRO 4D Pro integration use?
The integration uses OAuth 2.0 via Bentley's iTwin platform. During setup in Datagrid, you click Login to Synchro 4D Pro, which opens a browser-based Bentley OAuth consent window. No API keys or manual token configuration are needed.
What data can I pull from SYNCHRO 4D Pro into Datagrid?
The Datagrid integration currently ingests three data objects: Tasks, Total Costs, and Calendar. The underlying Bentley Schedule API also exposes additional objects, though the Datagrid documentation in this article surfaces only those three.
Can I write data back to SYNCHRO 4D Pro from Datagrid?
Not currently. This integration operates as a source connection only. Datagrid ingests, transforms, and visualizes data from SYNCHRO 4D Pro.
Is there a delay between schedule changes in SYNCHRO 4D Pro and data availability in Datagrid?
Yes. Changes made in SYNCHRO 4D Pro may take over 30 minutes to sync to SYNCHRO Control, which is the cloud layer the API reads from. Factor this synchronization lag into time-sensitive reporting workflows.
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