TY - CHAP
T1 - Exploring the Emergence of Digital Twins in the Construction Industry
AU - Sun, Jingwen
AU - Zhou, Tongyu
AU - Mendis, Thushini
AU - Lun, Isaac
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - In the face of increasing digitalization, this chapter surveys the emerging application of digital twins in the construction industry. Despite the construction industry's traditional nature, the past decade has witnessed an increased emphasis on digital technology. However, the incorporation of digital twins within this sector remains in the early stages. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of its current usage and future potential. A primary focus of this review is the comparison between digital twins and building information modelling, highlighting the unique characteristics and overlapping features of each. Furthermore, the study delves into the influence of digital twins throughout the various stages of the construction process, from design to demolition. By providing an in-depth exploration of this cutting-edge technology, the paper aims to enhance industry development, promote sustainable practices, and offer valuable insights that will underpin future research in this evolving field.
AB - In the face of increasing digitalization, this chapter surveys the emerging application of digital twins in the construction industry. Despite the construction industry's traditional nature, the past decade has witnessed an increased emphasis on digital technology. However, the incorporation of digital twins within this sector remains in the early stages. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of its current usage and future potential. A primary focus of this review is the comparison between digital twins and building information modelling, highlighting the unique characteristics and overlapping features of each. Furthermore, the study delves into the influence of digital twins throughout the various stages of the construction process, from design to demolition. By providing an in-depth exploration of this cutting-edge technology, the paper aims to enhance industry development, promote sustainable practices, and offer valuable insights that will underpin future research in this evolving field.
KW - BIM
KW - Construction life cycle
KW - Digital twins
KW - Literature review
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85210583230&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-981-99-6391-1_3
DO - 10.1007/978-981-99-6391-1_3
M3 - Book Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85210583230
T3 - Urban Sustainability
SP - 19
EP - 31
BT - Urban Sustainability
PB - Springer
ER -
