Digital Twins: The Future of Construction

Digital Twins: Key Technology in the Construction Industry

^{Photo: © Visoric GmbH | More efficient planning and maintenance of buildings through digital twins.}

Digital Twins: Siemensstadt as a Pioneer

Digital twins are becoming an indispensable tool in the construction industry, transforming how buildings are planned, built, and maintained. A digital twin is a dynamic 3D model that mirrors real structures in real-time—similar to a computer simulation where you can explore, zoom in, and analyze every detail.

In projects like Siemensstadt in Berlin, digital twins are revolutionizing urban planning. Sensors embedded in the infrastructure collect real-time data on energy consumption, building conditions, and other critical parameters. This data is continuously updated in the digital twin, enabling operators to anticipate and address issues before they arise.

• Real-time data: Continuous monitoring of energy consumption and building conditions.
• Proactive management: Issues can be prevented through early analysis.
• Optimized efficiency: Simulations help optimize processes and minimize errors.

Digital Twins: Siemensstadt as a Pioneer

^{Photo: © Visoric GmbH | Efficient urban planning through real-time data and simulations}

BIM and Digital Twins: Rethinking Building Planning and Maintenance

A common term in the construction industry is Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM focuses on the planning and construction phases by combining all relevant data into a 3D model. The digital twin, however, goes one step further and accompanies the entire lifecycle of a building by integrating operational data for maintenance, simulations, and long-term optimization.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM): Data combination to optimize construction processes.
• Lifecycle monitoring: Digital twins provide comprehensive building management.
• Long-term optimization: Efficiency and sustainability improvements through continuous monitoring.

BIM and Digital Twins: Rethinking Building Planning and Maintenance

^{Photo: © Visoric GmbH | Sustainable planning and optimization through digital twins.}

Sustainability through Digital Twins: Simulation and Optimization

A major advantage of digital twins is their ability to promote sustainability. By monitoring energy consumption and resource needs, operators can increase efficiency and reduce a building’s carbon footprint. In the Siemensstadt project, digital twins simulate various scenarios, such as power outages or extreme weather conditions, to optimize operations.

• Scenario simulation: Preparation for various environmental factors like power outages and extreme weather.
• Sustainability optimization: Increased efficiency and reduced energy consumption.
• Resource management: Precise monitoring and adjustment of resource consumption.

Sustainability through Digital Twins: Simulation and Optimization

^{Photo: © Visoric GmbH | Reducing energy consumption through precise data analysis.}

Digital Twins and Immersive Technologies

With the XR Stager® Spatial Computing Platform, digital twins are accessible on various devices—from computer screens and tablets to immersive devices like the Magic Leap 2 or Apple Vision Pro. These spatial computing headsets allow users to experience the model in full size and interactively immerse themselves in spatial depth, making planning and maintenance tasks more intuitive and effective.

• Spatial experiences: Full interaction with digital twins in real-world scale.
• Immersive platforms: Use of devices like Magic Leap 2 and Apple Vision Pro.
• More effective maintenance: Enhanced maintenance processes through interactive, immersive models.

Digital Twins and Immersive Technologies: Optimizing Planning and Maintenance Processes

^{Photo: © Visoric GmbH | Utilizing the XR Stager® Spatial Computing Platform for planning tasks in augmented reality with the Magic Leap 2 headset.}

Watch the Video: Digital Twins in the Construction Industry

Discover how digital twins are revolutionizing the construction industry, boosting efficiency, and optimizing maintenance processes.