Chapter 15: Digital Twin for Sustainable Infrastructure Management
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Published:2024
Ayodeji E. Oke, Seyi S. Stephen, 2024. "Digital Twin for Sustainable Infrastructure Management", A Digital Path to Sustainable Infrastructure Management: Emerging Tools for the Construction Industry, Ayodeji E. Oke, Seyi S. Stephen
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Abstract
This chapter discussed the implementation of the digital twin (DT) idea into construction. Through the adoption of DTs into construction practices, construction professionals have been able to project an identical virtual concept of sections of the project execution right from the onset. In the introduction and discussing of its origin, the DT was further assessed about its applications in construction beneficial in enhancing project delivery. Other sections like barriers, drivers and benefits of the DT in construction summarised what this chapter represents in terms of discussing the new involvement of digital tools in construction execution, management and sustainability.
