Patel Nisarg Nikhilkumar

CM4050

Topic name: Expediting Journey of BIM Model To Digital Twin The construction industry has undergone a significant transformation towards the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Twin (DT) technologies. While BIM is a collaborative, computer-based approach for managing the construction process and building lifecycle, DT is a virtual replica of a physical asset, equipped with data and analytics capabilities. This research project aims to explore the journey from BIM to Digital Twin, examining the benefits, challenges, and future implications of this evolution. To achieve the research objectives, a mixed-methods approach, comprising both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, will be used. Data collection will involve a comprehensive literature review, case studies, and surveys. The study will begin by examining the current state of BIM and DT, identifying their features, advantages, and limitations. This will include an assessment of the utilities of BIM and DT and how DT can provide the industry a digital outlook favoring construction 4.0. The project will start by exploring the similar studies and use cases of BIM and Digital twin and how evolution of BIM is taking place in the industry. The study will also examine the benefits of DT over BIM, including improved data accuracy, visualization, and analytics capabilities. Different development strategies of DT for adoption in various life cycles of the project and their utilities in that lifecycle will be discussed. The research will include examining newer techniques like scan to BIM for making digital models and Digital twins. The available BIM audit models will be explored to identifying gaps in BIM process and providing solutions how the gap can be addressed by DT. A platform for making a DT will be explored to look at how the twin can help in operation and maintenance phase. The study's findings will contribute to the construction industry's understanding of the journey from BIM to Digital Twin, providing valuable insights for architects, engineers, construction managers, and other industry professionals. Additionally, the study will provide a basis for future research on DT, helping to advance the knowledge and understanding of this emerging technology.