Digital Twins
Construction BIM models connected to live sensor data, BMS systems, and facility management platforms. Built on Autodesk Tandem and Forma — so the model that built the project continues delivering value through operations.
A digital twin is a live, operational replica of a built asset: connected to sensor data, facility systems, and maintenance records to enable real-time intelligence about building performance. At EZ-VDC, we build digital twins on Autodesk Tandem and Forma, bridging the gap between the construction BIM model and the operational asset. The result is a facility management platform that shows not just what was built, but what is happening right now: energy consumption, space utilization, equipment status, and maintenance due dates.
Requirements Workshop
We work with facility managers, operations teams, and owners to define the use cases, KPIs, and data sources that will drive the digital twin, before any configuration begins.
Asset Data Mapping
BIM model elements are mapped to the asset register, enriching objects with manufacturer data, warranty dates, maintenance schedules, and O&M documentation links.
Platform Configuration
Autodesk Tandem or the selected platform is configured with the asset model, user roles, and data streams, including API connections to BMS, IoT sensors, and CMMS systems.
Sensor Integration & Testing
IoT sensors, energy meters, and facility systems are integrated and tested, with data validation ensuring readings are accurate and properly attributed to model spaces.
Dashboard & Handoff
We build role-specific dashboards in Power BI or the platform native viewer, deliver end-user training, and provide post-handoff support for data quality and system adoption.
What is the difference between a BIM model and a digital twin?
A BIM model is a static as-built record of what was designed and built. A digital twin connects that model to live data streams — IoT sensors, energy meters, building management systems, maintenance records — creating a real-time operational view of the facility. The BIM model answers "what was built here?"; the digital twin answers "what is happening here right now?"
What systems and sensors can a digital twin connect to?
Digital twins can connect to: building management systems (BMS/BAS) for HVAC and lighting data, IoT sensors for temperature, occupancy, air quality, and vibration monitoring, energy metering for consumption and demand data, CMMS platforms for work orders and maintenance histories, and space management systems for utilization tracking. Integration scope is defined in the requirements workshop based on your operational priorities.
Do we need a new BIM model to start a digital twin?
Not necessarily. If a construction BIM model exists, we use it as the digital twin foundation — the most efficient path. If no model exists, we can either build one from laser scanning (Scan-to-BIM) or work with simplified schematic models for space and asset management use cases that do not require full geometric accuracy.
How long does a digital twin implementation take?
A scoped digital twin — from requirements workshop through sensor integration and dashboard delivery — typically takes 3–6 months. The timeline is most often driven by hardware procurement (IoT sensors, gateways), IT security review for API connections, and stakeholder alignment on KPIs, rather than the modeling and configuration work itself.
Do we own our data, and do we become dependent on EZ-VDC after delivery?
You fully own your data and your Tandem or Forma environment. We configure it on your account and you retain full independent access after handover. We do not host your data or create any dependency on EZ-VDC infrastructure post-delivery. Post-handover support is available on retainer but is never required to keep the system running.