Real-Virtual Synchronization Through BIM and Digital Twin: Current Status and Future Prospects

Kasul N., Halıcıoğlu F. H.

8 th International Project and Construction Management Conference (IPCMC2024), İstanbul, Türkiye, 6 - 08 Haziran 2024, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.108-116, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 1
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.108-116
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Abstract

 

The purpose of this study is to review real-virtual synchronization through Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twin (DT) in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. BIM and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be considered technological innovations in the AEC industry as they have the ability to provide real-time connectivity. Yet, providing a shareable and consistent database throughout the design and construction processes, BIM cannot automatically update real-time information. The DT transfers real-time data to the digital model for continuous improvement of projects and synchronization of the real-virtual environment throughout the construction process. In this study, a literature search and content analysis were conducted to identify the current status and future prospects, focusing on real-virtual synchronization applications through BIM and DT. The results indicate that BIM applications are widely used in the AEC industry, but the development of the DT is still in its infancy. BIM has a significant potential to increase interoperability with components from the DT. This study presents a comprehensive summary of the current state of BIM and DT concepts and contributes as a basis for future research in the AEC industry. 

 

Keywords: Building information modeling (BIM), Digital twin (DT), Innovation, Technology, Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.