Digital Twin Discussions Move from Concept to Implementation

Digital Twin Discussions Move from Concept to Implementation

January 23, 2026

2 Min Read

In late January, digital twins gained renewed attention as more projects moved beyond theory into operational use cases. BIM models are now being extended into operation and maintenance stages, especially for campuses, transit hubs, and commercial assets.


What’s Driving This Shift?

  • Better handover of BIM data to operations teams
  • Integration of BIM with asset information and monitoring systems
  • Focus on lifecycle performance, not just construction delivery


Why Students Should Care

This evolution expands BIM career paths beyond modeling roles into facility management, asset management, and operations. Understanding how BIM data supports lifecycle decisions opens new professional opportunities.


Key takeaway:

BIM is no longer ending at construction — it is becoming the foundation for long-term asset intelligence.

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