Getting Under the Hood on Digital Twins
The concept of a digital twin has been around since the early 2000s (predominantly in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and engineering disciplines) however only in recent years has the Twin been within reach in our industry thanks to improvements in IoT, bandwidth and processing power. A digital twin can be defined, as an evolving digital profile of an asset, a bridge between the physical and digital world, that collects and tracks behaviour over time and utilises this data to optimize asset performance. The Twin is powered by real-time, real-world data across an array of dimensions. But how does a digital twin benefit users? This presentation will share case studies on how Willow is using the digital twin in both commercial/corporate office and infrastructure to improve the asset performance and occupant / user engagement.
He is highly skilled in assisting clients through strategic and technical challenges in the delivery of digital solutions and construction project phases. In providing innovative solutions that drive increased productivity, efficiency, and reduce risk in delivery, Ian’s technical experience is vast. His experience extends to writing custom software processes to automate project tasks, advising project-specific workflows, and providing teams with adequate training in all necessary BIM software applications, best practices, and coordination procedures to ensure the project BIM is delivered to the highest possible quality.
Prior to joining Willow, Ian led the BIM practice at Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects (KPF) in New York, guiding the digital strategy and BIM implementation on some of the firm’s most high-profile domestic and international projects. Ian played a key role in the BIM implementation of One Vanderbilt Avenue, a Class-A office tower in New York with below-grade connection to Grand Central Terminal.
Before his time at KPF, Ian worked as a designer and BIM lead at the New York office of NELSON Architects, a full-service architecture and engineering firm whose services include BIM solutions for facilities and asset management. He has also authored online training courses in advanced BIM software applications on Lynda.com
