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How are digital twins being used in the built environment?

The building design, construction and urban planning, and property management sectors are using digital twins to their advantage.

Building inspections with drones

Monitoring building performance is proving an asset for drone technology, in some cases eliminating the need to place building inspectors in unsafe environments.

Building maintenance monitoring technologies increasingly important

The ability to monitor a building from a remote location is increasingly important for property and facility managers. With adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart sensors, building managers now have more technology at their fingertips than ever before.

Examining new initiatives to keep building occupants safe during and post COVID-19

As returning to the office causes trepidation for some workers, maintaining a safe work environment is paramount to both building managers and designers. This means initiatives meant to keep occupants safe must be both functional and visible.

Virtual reality in construction enhances quality assurance and safety

While the technology has been a boon for design professionals, virtual reality in construction is also making waves. Quality, safety and collaboration are key areas where construction professionals are benefiting.

Virtual reality in building design

Virtual reality is already shaking up the building design and construction professions, and it appears we’re just scratching the surface of this technology’s potential. While still very much in its evolutionary stages, building professionals and their clients can already grab a headset and experience the technology for themselves.