Through in-depth analysis, a conclusion can be drawn that at its present state, digital twin is synonymous to a BIM model within the construction industry. This
The construction industry is faced with numerous challenges including low productivity, lack of research and development, and poor technology advancements.Advances in digital technologies such as digital twin (DT) has seen enormous utilisations in digitally advanced industries including the manufacturing and
In 2012, digital twin technology was first applied in aerospace and aviation (Glaessgen and Stargel, 2012) and has since been extended to various fields such as industry (Tao et al., 2018
Digital twin data is multi-source and of high volume requiring big data storage technologies [ 24 ]. The selection of a storage database depends on the accessibility, scalability, high-performance and management capability of massive data. The studies mostly used cloud-based computing platforms for data storage.
Digital twin technology is finding powerful use cases across industries. In the manufacturing and AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) sectors, digital twins of buildings give teams a deeper understanding of their physical space across its lifecycle — from initial designs to construction progress, then ongoing use and
The construction industry has a great impact on social and economic development because of its wide coverage and a large number of stakeholders involved. It is precisely owing to its large volume that technological innovation of the construction industry is relatively slow. The birth and rapid development of digital twins brings more
Department of Built Environment Engineering, The School of Future Environments, Auckland University of. Technology, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; [email protected]
1. Introduction. Construction industry has contributed considerably to economic development and social stability [1].However, the construction industry''s large-scale and widely involved characteristics also significantly limit its rapid progress [2].With the development of Industry 4.0, informatization, digitalization, and intelligent technologies
rics wbef iii Digital twins from design to handover of constructed assets Forewords Never before has the surveying profession been tasked with reinventing itself from a position of need rather than choice. The preservation of our traditional roles has, after 153 years,
Digital twins (DTs) are one of the latest technology trends in all industries. However, DT development in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is still in its infancy. Digital twins have been proposed as tools that can be applied to several challenges in various areas of the built environment. However, their
To address this issue, this paper explores the use of digital twins in construction processes. It discusses the use cases of digital twins and their potential application in construction contexts. It is observed that sequencing tasks/processes, navigation, forecasting, and setting up data-enriched 3D models to simulate
Digital twin and AR technology allow the construction industry to optimize project data, streamline collaboration, and better visualize projects from design through to operations and maintenance. By using AR to bring valuable BIM data to the field, contractors are able to capture and communicate design errors in just a few clicks, allowing stakeholders to
Digital twin technology is transforming the construction industry, and construction companies that embrace this innovative tool are poised to gain a significant competitive advantage. By leveraging
5 ways digital twins benefit the construction industry. Adopting digital twins in construction leads to enhanced visibility, better planning and data-backed decision-making, automated monitoring and
Building from Design to Demolition. The digital twin follows all modifications of the real building and dynamically readjusts itself in case of recorded performance differences. The vision of "construction 4.0" refers to the 4th industrial revolution and is a fundamental challenge for the construction industry. In terms of automated
A digital twin asset could take the form of: A building. An infrastructure element, such as a bridge. A complex ecosystem of connected assets, such as a rail network, an office park, or a city. How a digital twin in construction works. In the construction industry, digital twins process information such as:
Construction 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution in construction, is a term that refers to the use of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and digital twin, in
To address these research gaps and building on the existing work on Digital Twins in the context of the construction industry, this paper first proposes a definition of the Digital Twin of a construction project.
The construction industry is facing enormous pressure to adopt digital solutions to solve the industry''s inherent problems. The digital twin has emerged as a solution that can update a BIM model with real-time data to achieve cyber-physical integration, enabling real-time monitoring of assets and activities and improving decision
Process-Based Digital Twin for Industrialized Construction Efficiencies. Construction in the United States has long been a profitable industry with little meaningful innovation over the last 100 years with the intention to increase the speed, and lower the cost, to build. Growing labor and supply chain challenges, as well as the overwhelming
Abstract. The emergence of digital twin technology presents tremendous opportunities for several industry sectors. A digital twin is defined as the virtual representation of a physical asset that
Carbon emissions present a pressing challenge to the traditional construction industry, urging a fundamental shift towards more sustainable practices and materials. Recent advances in sensors, data fusion techniques, and artificial intelligence have enabled integrated digital technologies (e.g., digital twins) as a promising trend to
In his welcome address, Ir Thomas Ho On-sing, Chairman of the CIC, said Hong Kong''s construction industry will enter its ''golden era'' over the next decade, with the city''s annual
The digital twin technology in construction elevates safety measures to new heights. Through the real-time monitoring of data on the construction site,
In 2012, digital twin technology was first applied in aerospace and aviation (Glaessgen and Stargel, 2012) and has since been extended to various fields such as industry (Tao et al., 2018
Both digital twins and BIM models are digital representations of physical spaces. The main difference between the two is that BIM 3D models are used for visualizing the design and construction of an asset, while a digital twin enables virtual interaction with that asset. More precisely, the key differences to keep in mind when talking about
The "Digital Twin" is a rather newly arrived term in the construction industry and represents a cutting-edge technology that is rapidly revolutionizing this sector. It involves replicating various aspects of physical products, built assets, processes, or services in a digital space, providing engineers and practitioners with feedback from
A digital twin uses data to connect physical objects, processes, or assets bi-directionally to their virtual representation. The data and the bi-directional connection provide timely insights to improve a built asset''s design, construction, handover, operation, maintenance, renewal, and end-of-life processes. Therefore, digital twins should be
Environmental data collected through IoT sensors. In a new build, a digital twin is created at the outset of a project, as AEC teams and owners work together to define performance goals and desired outcomes. As the project proceeds, data is continually collected and mapped to the model, using a platform such as Autodesk Tandem.
Digital twin extends data capture to the construction and operational phases of the asset—and can also inform planning and design for future projects. Realizing the full
95.5% of data in the AECOO industry remains unused and its value is wasted as there are no right tools to utilize it. 58% of owners are looking for solutions to start a more collaborative approach on their projects, which Flair3D provides. As a result of COVID-19, 31% of the survey respondents use digital twins to improve employee or customer
What is a digital twin in construction? Digital twins in construction refer to virtual representations of physical buildings or infrastructure projects. These virtual replicas integrate real-time data from various sources, such as sensors, BIM models, and