Digital Twins Services

01 — The Challenge

Modern buildings generate large amounts of information throughout their lifecycle, but that information is often fragmented across different systems, documents, models, and platforms.

Common challenges include:

• BIM models disconnected from facility operations

• Incomplete or outdated asset information

• Building data distributed across multiple systems

• Difficulty locating equipment and building systems

• Limited visibility into asset condition and performance

• Manual facility information management

• Disconnected O&M documentation

• Difficulty integrating design and construction information with operations

• Lack of a single digital representation of the facility

• Challenges managing large and complex facilities

• Limited visibility into building performance

• Difficulty using historical project information for future decisions

A BIM model can describe what a building looks like.

A Digital Twin can help organizations understand what the building contains, how its assets are connected, and how information about the asset can be used throughout its lifecycle.

02 — VDEC Solution

VDEC helps organizations develop the BIM and information foundation required for Digital Twin implementation.

Our approach connects the physical asset with structured digital information through:

BIM + Asset Data + Building Systems + Operational Information

Digital Twin Foundation

We develop and organize:

• Intelligent BIM Models

• Existing Condition BIM

• As-Built BIM

• Asset Information

• Equipment Data

• Space & Room Information

• System Information

• Building Component Data

Asset Information Management

We structure information for:

• HVAC Equipment

• Electrical Equipment

• Plumbing Equipment

• Fire Protection Equipment

• Pumps

• AHUs

• FCUs

• Panels

• Generators

• Chillers

• Other Building Assets

BIM & Digital Handover

We help convert project information into structured digital handover data, including:

• As-Built Models

• Equipment Schedules

• Asset Registers

• O&M Information

• Manufacturer Data

• Warranty Information

• Maintenance Information

• Equipment Locations

Digital Twin Data Integration Support

Where applicable, VDEC can help prepare BIM and asset information for integration with:

• IoT / Sensor Data

• Building Management Systems

• Facility Management Platforms

• Asset Management Systems

• Operational Databases

• Common Data Environments

• Cloud-Based Digital Platforms

Lifecycle BIM

We help establish information continuity across:

Design → Construction → Handover → Operations → Maintenance → Renovation

VDEC's role is to create the structured BIM and asset-information foundation that enables clients to develop and maintain a more connected digital representation of their physical assets.

03 — Deliverables

Digital Twin-Ready BIM Models

• Architectural BIM Model

• Structural BIM Model

• MEPF BIM Model

• Federated BIM Model

• Existing Condition BIM

• As-Built BIM

• Asset-Ready BIM Model

Asset Information

• Asset Register

• Equipment Schedules

• Equipment IDs

• Asset Locations

• Manufacturer Information

• Model / Serial Information

• Warranty Information

• Maintenance Information

• System Information

• Asset Parameters

Spatial Information

• Building Information

• Floor Information

• Room / Space Data

• Zone Information

• Equipment Locations

• Service Areas

• Plant Room Information

Digital Handover

• As-Built BIM Models

• As-Built Drawings

• O&M Information

• Equipment Documentation

• Asset Data

• Digital Handover Packages

• Model Health Reports

Digital Twin Data Preparation

• Structured BIM Data

• Asset Data Mapping

• Parameter Mapping

• Data Classification

• Asset Tagging

• Information Exchange Structures

• Data Integration Support

Operational Visualization

Where supported by the client's platform:

• 3D Asset Visualization

• Equipment Location Visualization

• System Visualization

• Asset Search

• Space Visualization

• Digital Facility Navigation

04 — Our Process

01. Digital Twin Strategy

We begin by understanding the client's objectives and intended Digital Twin use cases.

These may include:

• Facility Management

• Asset Management

• Maintenance

• Energy Management

• Space Management

• Operational Planning

• Renovation Planning

• Performance Monitoring

02. Information Requirement Review

We review available:

• BIM Models

• As-Built Drawings

• Construction Records

• Asset Registers

• O&M Documentation

• Equipment Schedules

• Existing Facility Information

• Client Data Standards

03. BIM Model Assessment

Existing models are reviewed for:

• Geometry

• Completeness

• Accuracy

• Parameters

• Asset Information

• Classification

• Naming

• Levels

• Systems

• Data Quality

04. Asset Information Structuring

Building components and equipment are organized into a structured information environment.

Each asset can be associated with relevant information such as:

• Asset ID

• Location

• Type

• Manufacturer

• Model

• Serial Number

• Maintenance Information

• Warranty

• System Association

05. BIM & Asset Model Development

Where required, VDEC develops or updates the BIM model to reflect the required level of detail and information.

06. Data Mapping

Relevant BIM parameters and asset information are mapped to the client's required information structure or Digital Twin platform.

07. Multidisciplinary Coordination

Architecture, Structure, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and specialist systems are coordinated to establish a reliable digital representation of the facility.

08. Data Quality & Validation

Our QA/QC process reviews:

• Model Accuracy

• Asset Information

• Equipment Identification

• Location Data

• Parameters

• System Relationships

• Naming & Classification

• Model-to-Documentation Consistency

09. Platform Integration Support

Where required, VDEC prepares BIM and asset information for integration into the client's selected Digital Twin, FM, or asset-management environment.

10. Digital Handover & Lifecycle Updates

The completed information environment is delivered for operational use and can be structured to support future updates as the physical asset changes.

05 — Software & Technology

VDEC uses industry-standard BIM, coordination, and construction information technologies, including:

Autodesk Revit | Navisworks | AutoCAD | Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) | BIM 360

Depending on project requirements, VDEC can support information workflows involving:

• BIM Platforms

• Common Data Environments

• Facility Management Systems

• Asset Management Platforms

• Building Management Systems

• IoT / Sensor Data Environments

• Cloud-Based Digital Platforms

The specific Digital Twin platform and integrations can be defined according to the client's existing technology ecosystem and project requirements.

06 — Benefits

Create a Connected Digital Asset

Bring BIM, asset information, and operational data into a more connected digital environment.

Better Facility Management

Provide facility teams with structured information about building systems and assets.

Faster Asset Identification

Help users locate and identify equipment and building components through digital information.

Improve Maintenance Planning

Provide better access to equipment, location, system, and maintenance information.

Reduce Information Gaps

Connect design, construction, handover, and operational information.

Improve Decision-Making

Give owners and facility teams better access to information about their physical assets.

Support Predictive & Data-Driven Operations

Where operational and sensor data is available, a Digital Twin environment can support more advanced monitoring and analytics.

Better Renovation Planning

Use an up-to-date digital representation to support future modifications, upgrades, and expansion.

Improve Asset Lifecycle Management

Maintain useful information throughout the building's lifecycle.

Reduce Information Retrieval Time

Make important building and asset information easier to find and access.

Establish a Foundation for Smart Buildings

Create the digital information infrastructure required for future IoT, analytics, automation, AI, and smart-building applications.

07 — Example Project

Digital Twin Foundation for a Commercial Facility

Project Type: Large Commercial / Mixed-Use Facility
Scope: BIM + As-Built Documentation + Asset Information + Digital Twin Readiness
Disciplines: Architecture + Structure + HVAC + Electrical + Plumbing + Fire Protection

The Requirement

The facility had extensive project documentation, but information about equipment, spaces, systems, and assets was distributed across different documents and databases.

The owner wanted to establish a more structured digital environment to support facility management, maintenance, asset identification, and future renovation planning.

VDEC Approach

VDEC reviewed the available BIM models, as-built documentation, equipment schedules, O&M information, and asset records.

The team developed a coordinated digital model representing the facility's major architectural, structural, and MEPF systems.

Key assets were structured with relevant information including:

• Asset Identification

• Equipment Type

• Location

• System Association

• Manufacturer Information

• Model Information

• Maintenance Data

The BIM model and asset information were then structured according to the client's information requirements and prepared for integration with the client's selected digital platform.

Outcome

The project team established a structured BIM and asset-information foundation that could support facility management, asset tracking, maintenance planning, and future Digital Twin development.

08 — From BIM Model to Living Digital Asset

A traditional BIM model primarily represents the design or physical configuration of a building.

A Digital Twin can take that foundation further by connecting the digital representation with asset information, operational information, and real-world data.

VDEC helps organizations build the information foundation required for this transition.

We connect:

BIM → Asset Data → Digital Handover → Operations → Connected Digital Asset

Whether you are developing a new facility or transforming information for an existing building, VDEC can support your journey toward a more connected digital environment.