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A digital twin provides two primary benefits — the most common is its ability to help the owner optimize the operation of a facility, asset, or system, while the less commonly realized benefit is the advantage a digital twin provides a contractor during turnover. A digital twin provides an easy-to-follow recipe for a pristine project deliverable and allows both contractors and owners to gain insights from a snapshot of the project or facility.

Traditional quantity takeoff requires going through multiple drawings to collect dimensional data, and then typing that data into a software program to calculate desired quantities. With a 3D model, the dimensional data is used directly in calculations and summations for the desired quantities. With support of model analysis and data transformation tools, quantities can be calculated quickly and synced to estimating tools.

To get a comprehensive visual of a facility, project, or scope of work, you’ll need the ability to combine 3D model data regardless of where it came from. Model aggregation often combines the 3D models from design, construction and various trade partners into a single environment, allowing coordination issues to be identified and resolved, and providing stakeholders with access to the overall project.

Building Information Modeling is, at its core, the connection between 3D models and relevant detail information. Often, BIM is the practice of creating a data rich 3D federated model that provides a collaborative environment for cross-functional teams. Architects, engineers, contractors and owners can streamline work processes using a single BIM environment.

Clash detection is a crucial part of a BIM process, speeding up project activities by allowing teams to coordinate from digital design files before hitting obstacles. When project groups bring together 3D models into a single common environment, the use of clash detection tools help the teams check for hard and soft clashes for resolution prior to wasting time and materials.