BROADCASTS.com

EPISODE 427: Digital twin has become a buzzword\u2013but what does it really mean?

In this episode, my co-host, Tannis Liviniuk, and I sit down with Dylan Underhill, a BIM and VDC consultant at Trillium Advisory Group, to break down the concept of digital twins.\xa0

Today, we\u2019ll explore how digital twins function more as a workflow and methodology, the best strategies in building a digital twin, and the challenges of bridging the generational gap in construction\u2013especially when it comes to adopting new technology.

Plus, we cover common myths around digital twinning, the impact of AI, and more.

Ready to see how digital twins can transform your next construction project?

Let\u2019s dive in!

Key Takeaways:\xa0

Introduction (00:00)

Dylan Underhill\u2018s journey into construction (02:31)

The link between video gaming and a career in construction (05:55)

Key people who shaped Dylan\u2019s career (08:43)

The unconventional career opportunities in construction (11:22)

Connecting BIM and VDC to the built word (15:02)

What is a digital twin? (24:23)

How to make a digital twin process work (29:38)

Digital twin in construction and asset management (34:26)

Who benefits the most from digital twin (38:44)

Challenges of implementing digital twinning (43:41)

Impact of AI on digital twinning (46:05)

Digital twin myths debunked (49:01)

Construction technology news of the week (50:56)

Additional Resources:

Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com\xa0

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew\xa0

\u2014\xa0

Connect with Dylan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanunderhill/

Visit Trillium Advisory Group for more information: https://www.trilliumgroup.io/

\u2014\xa0

See this week\u2019s news articles! \U0001f5de\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f

\u27a1\ufe0fConstruction Tech Providers May Be Overlooking Their Most Important Users

https://www.geoweeknews.com/blogs/construction-technology-ai-artificial-intelligence-workers-bluebeam

\u27a1\ufe0fAI and ROI: An Either/Or Scenario?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-roi-eitheror-scenario-robert-ioanna-w7gge/

\u27a1\ufe0f2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey: Living and working with purpose in a transforming world

https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/at/Documents/presse/at-deloitte-global-gen-z-millennial-survey-gesamte-studie.pdf

\u2014\xa0

The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.\xa0

Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!