Digital Twins Could Change EVERYTHING in Project Controls

Norway recently mandated the use of Digital Twins in construction. Should the rest of the world do the same? Michael explains what a digital twin is, how its used in construction and how it can save money, energy and more.
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[@PlanAcademy]

Would you want the use of Digital Twins to become a norm where you work?

[@ninerout399]

We do this for every project we do.

[@vev1989]

amazing initiative by norway govt. Now it allows for the engineer to have better control over the structure in the operation and maintenance stage. They can easily predict the future changes on the real structure by replicating it on the updated digital twin model. In India we should mandate such initiatives . hope for the best.thank you sir for providing such useful knowledge.

[@PlanAcademy]

Agreed. Thanks Vev

[@richardkennedy4186]

A true digital twin isn’t just a model that is updated. It is a software version of the building, receiving real-time information from the BMS system and any other sensors built in. It allows scenarios to be run on the model that will replicate real-time usage and predict failures before they happen to the real asset so preventative maintenance can be carried out. They also allow you to model alterations t the building and predict what impact they will have on the existing systems and loads. They don’t really offer anything directly to construction scheduling but we should all be aware of them and how they will impact the construction programme as they require a LOT of pre construction time to make sure they are implemented correctly for the whole life of the asset. I’m surprised this is new to you. BIM and building modelling has been a consideration (requirement) in UK government projects for over over 10 years and digital twins have featured in tenders I’ve been involved in for the past 5 years.

[@PlanAcademy]

Great insights, Richard. Thanks!