Digital Twin for Construction Sites: Concept, Definition, Steps

In the field of construction, a digital twin can provide insight into the performance of a building or infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, from design to operation and maintenance. The Digital twin as a concept is not the birth of today, it has emerged over the past decade in industry and production. Nowadays many of the fields are developing their sectors using digital twins. In fact, we are currently witnessing a revolution in the field of digital twins, particularly in the construction sector. This paper aims to provide different definitions for the digital twin in the construction sector, and represents its advantages and limits. It also outlines the steps of digitalizing a site during construction. The process of digitizing a construction includes various steps such as data collection, modeling and visualization, requiring a cooperative effort between all stakeholders. In general, the digital twin has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry, although it requires attentive planning and execution to realize all its benefits.