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Construction projects would be so much smoother if we just brought in the right people, with the right information, at the right time. Not just bringing together designers and builders (although that helps tremendously). But the people who will actually be responsible for operating, maintaining, and using the building. This is a must for any tenant-centric owner or developer. When we don’t, we fall victim to sometimes avoidable, and often expensive mistakes... 👉 Installing the air handler in such a way that the facilities manager can’t actually reach it. 👉 Creating office spaces that aren’t conducive to productivity and employee well-being. 👉 Not anticipating future needs, making it difficult and expensive repurpose spaces as the needs of the business evolve. 👉 Ignoring sustainable practices, resulting in inefficiencies and increased operating costs. Technology enablers, like digital twins or virtual reality, give us ideal platforms to bring in these stakeholders to scenario plan and problem solve. But it only works if we actually bring them in! This requires more coordination than perhaps you’re used to. But the upside is a building that is a delight to live or work in and a joy to manage.

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Don't Let Your Project Knowledge Walk Out the Door! Join Kyle Hudson (VIATechnik) and Hamzah Shanbari (The Haskell Company) at the BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference tomorrow, July 24th for a discussion on intelligence in AEC knowledge management! Did you know that over 40% of an AEC worker's knowledge exists solely with them?! This one statistic leads to a cascade of issues. But there's hope! We'll discuss how advanced technologies like AI can revolutionize KM for our industry and how Precogs is unlocking the hidden potential of Haskell's workforce. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to capture, share, and leverage your team's knowledge to future-proof your AEC business! #BuiltWorlds #ConstructionTech #KnowledgeManagement #AI #Haskell #VIATechnik #Precogs

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When we talk about digital twins with clients, I find this model to be tremendously helpful. Successful digital twin initiatives tend to follow this progression: 0️⃣ Foundational Twin - “what is there.” We want to gather an inventory of building components and basic data - major electrical, plumping, etc. is a great place to start. 1️⃣ Descriptive Twin - “what is happening.” We’re taking the data and representing it visually, in a way all key stakeholders can access, to understand what’s going on in real time. 2️⃣ Integrated Twin - “why it is happening.” You connect the digital twin with your other systems. Now the twin can communicate back and forth with your other systems, helping you identify the root cause of issues. 3️⃣ Predictive Twin - “what will happen.” With sufficient data and the appropriate feedback loops in place, your digital twin can start to forecast tasks and plan for future maintenance. 4️⃣ Prescriptive Twin - “what should happen.” The digital twin can now learn, can anticipate issues before they happen, and can automate certain tasks. Obviously we believe Level 4 is ideal. But you need to walk before you run. Be wary of any providers trying to get you to jump ahead prematurely. 👉 You likely don’t have the data structures in place to make something like that useful. 👉 You likely don’t have the institutional knowledge necessary to decipher its meaning. 👉 You likely lack the insight to know which systems are worth integrating and when. If you’re just starting out, VIATechnik suggests going for level 0. If you think about your building, a scenario where you are preventing a leak from happening in the first place is where you ultimately want to be. But simply being able to pull up your twin and identify the likely source is orders of magnitude better than what you have now. Get comfortable embedding the digital twin into your workflows. Then layer on capabilities over time. #digitaltwin VIATechnik

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Stuck in Budget Games? Digital Twins Can Help! Short-term budget decisions often lead to long-term headaches. This article explores how Digital Twin technology can help you make informed choices that minimize your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). 🏗️ Digital Twins connect the dots between CapEx and OpEx for smarter investments. 🏗️ Data-driven decision making leads to improved facility utilization, future-proofing, and sustainability. 🏗️ Start small, see the ROI, and scale your Digital Twin implementation. Ready to break free from budget battles? https://hubs.li/Q02Fbnn10 #DigitalTwins #BIM #Construction #FacilityManagement #VIATechnik

It is estimated that 40% of the construction workforce will retire in the next 8 years. And while “the competition for top talent” is a constant topic of conversation at conferences and industry events, I tend to think it’s a bit of a pipe dream. Simply put, it will be impossible for you to replace 40% of your workforce simply by hiring more. There aren’t enough new people trained to do the work. And those that are lack the decades of pattern recognition and knowledge necessary to deal with the thousands of issues that come up during a project. Hiring is necessary, but insufficient. Absolutely hire. As many talented people as you can. But ALSO invest in technology to augment what will very likely be a smaller workforce. Use knowledge management platforms (like Precogs) to get that knowledge out of your team’s heads, before they ride off into the sunset. Use BIM to anticipate build issues and address them, limiting rework and getting your smaller team on more projects in less time. Use digital twins to think through potential ramifications of changes to existing infrastructure, making sure they get it done the right way the first time. The future of the construction industry is going to look different. Teams WILL be smaller. I don’t think it’s an overstatement to suggest construction firms that are first to embrace technology will reduce risk and will be ideally poised for success in a labor-constrained world.

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