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The Role of Digital Twins in Facility Management: Ep 17
About the Episode
In this quick bite episode, we explore the concept of digital twins. What exactly is a digital twin? It’s a virtual representation of a real-world environment, meticulously crafted with actionable data, measurability, and responsiveness to real-time inputs. Specifically focused on buildings and infrastructure within facilities and real estate, digital twins serve as precise digital replicas that enable simulation of operations, incorporation of real-time telemetry data, and deep analysis of various facets such as sustainability, energy management, operational health and safety, indoor air quality, and security. Join us for a concise dive into the transformative potential of digital twins in revolutionizing facility operations and management.
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Episode Transcription
Brian Haines 0:15
Today’s quick bite answers the question, what is a digital twin?
Brian Haines 0:19
A digital twin is a real-world environment modeled in data that is actionable, measurable and reactive to live inputs.
Brian Haines 0:28
It’s really intended to be an exact digital counterpart to a real-world object in facilities. In real estate, this specifically means buildings and infrastructure that serves those buildings.
Brian Haines 0:41
This digital replica allows for simulation of operations and can even include real time telemetry data. In other words, the information coming from items such as building control systems and even occupancy information and utilization of both people and assets within that facility.
Brian Haines 1:01
The digital twin allows you to perform deep analysis on things that allow you to explore the overall operations of facilities, including sustainability, energy management, operational health and safety, indoor air quality, and even security.