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
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
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
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
This is the phase where much work has been conducted regarding digital twin in the construction industry. Although digital twins have been applied severally in the manufacturing industry, little impact has been observed in the construction industry. The use of digital twins at the design and engineering stage can help to decide on which
Furthermore, Digital Twin solutions in the construction industry can help track other resources (i.e., materials, labor, equipment), monitor safety, and conduct resource planning and logistics [79]. Digital Twins can provide a comprehensive overview of the physical asset in the real estate industry, allowing agents or property owners to
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
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:
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
Digital twins are created by gathering and combining real-world information about the building or structure using technologies such as 3D laser scanners, drones, sensors, cameras, and other IoT-related devices. When supported by IoT and AI, a digital twin is able to learn from multiple sources and automatically update to reflect adjustments
1. Introduction. Globally, the construction industry contributes about 8–10% on an average to the economies of different countries, promotes growth, provides employment to the masses, and acts as a link between other industries and the economy [32].The industry is the engine of growth and creates a flow of services and goods with
This paper presents a comprehensive understanding of current digital twin (DT) implementations in the construction industry, along with providing an overview of technologies enabling the operation of DTs in the industry. To this end, 145 publications were identified using a systematic literature review. The results revealed eight key areas
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
Department of Built Environment Engineering, The School of Future Environments, Auckland University of. Technology, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; [email protected]
Beyond the construction phase, this digital twin continued to be a key asset, playing a vital role in monitoring the building''s ongoing performance, with a specific focus on energy efficiency and structural integrity. The construction industry is set to witness improved compatibility among different platforms and software solutions. This
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 digital twins, construction companies can optimize construction schedules, reduce waste, improve safety, and save costs, making it an
The lack of integration between the digital and physical world results in a lower level of efficiency and collaboration in the construction industry. Digital twin technology, which creates a visual and digital model of a corresponding physical object for simulating, monitoring, analyzing, and other actions throughout the whole life cycle, is
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
What is a digital twin in construction? Digital twins in construction refer to virtual representations of physical buildings or infrastructure projects. These virtual
A digital twin, also called data twin, is a digital representation of a real world object. Digital twins have many applications outside the built envrionment, and are used in the automotive, healthcare, systems engineering, and aerospace industries. For example, digital twin technology has been used to improve performance in Formula 1
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
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
The construction industry has long been known for being slow to adopt new technologies, but the potential benefits of digital twin technology cannot be ignored. In construction, digital twins are used to bridge the gap between form and function, ensuring that digital building information is available throughout the entire life cycle of a property.
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 promise of digital twin requires multidisciplinary models at the core and an integration of
As the notion of data-driven analytics and turning data into action is becoming more salient in the construction industry, researchers and practitioners have recently devoted considerable effort to investigate the digital
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
Department of Civil Engineering, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria. As the notion of data-driven analytics and turning data into action is becoming more salient. in the construction industry, researchers