A digital twin is a virtual exact copy of a physical object. But it's more than just a digital representation of a real-world project. Such a replica provides new ways to think about and manage projects (and assets) at a very fundamental level....
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As capital projects become more complex, we know that managing these costly assets means bringing crucial data — and people — together in new and better ways. Doing so increases accuracy and heightens collaboration. And, by collecting data throughout the construction execution phase, owners can even get real-time insight into the status of their projects. […]
We have all heard the expression “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Because of its truth, it’s one of the many reasons why the visual nature of a 3D project model can bring clear and precise information to the forefront for all stakeholders. Now you may be thinking, “Wait a minute, Dale. I cannot […]
Clash detection has come a long way. Long before 3D models were a thing, we were identifying design issues by executing a manual check of design drawings. Though this manual process was satisfactory, it was not nearly as effective as today’s advanced 3D software where you can pull all of your disciplines into one model, […]
Even before the first crews arrive at the jobsite, a good deal of meticulous planning has already gone into each multifaceted capital project to ensure it doesn’t go over budget, fall behind schedule or venture out of scope. As with any construction project, though, things often change as new information becomes available or […]
Among the top items construction companies plan to invest in within the next five years is building information modeling (BIM) processes and technologies. This is because they acknowledge BIM is helping and will help represent the future of their projects, their companies and even the industry as a whole. It may seem rather curious to […]
What’s an intelligent model? A simple definition might be the geometry, shapes, 3D faces and vertices that make up the spatial definition of things we’re building linked to information such as that contained in databases, documents, photos and checklists. By that definition, we certainly already have intelligent models. So why then does it seem like […]