Question 1

What is the difference between Scan-to-BIM and a digital twin?

Accepted Answer

A Scan-to-BIM model is a static geometric record fixed at a point in time — an as-built description derived from LiDAR data. A digital twin is a live, connected representation. While our process starts with Scan-to-BIM to get the accurate geometry, the digital twin updates as the physical asset changes, ingests data from IoT sensors, and supports real-time operational decisions.

Question 2

Does reality capture always need to be part of digital twin creation?

Accepted Answer

For infrastructure assets that are already built, yes — unless accurate as-built drawings exist and have been consistently maintained (rare in practice). LiDAR scanning gives us geometric truth as the asset exists today, not the design intent from original drawings that may have changed through decades of modifications. For new assets under design, digital twins can start from design BIM and be updated with scan data after construction.

Question 3

What platforms do you deliver digital twins on?

Accepted Answer

We deliver on Autodesk Tandem, a custom GeoServer + Leaflet web platform, and IFC datasets for integration with your existing GIS or FM platform. For government and municipal clients, we prefer open-source deliverables (GeoServer, PostGIS) that have no recurring licensing cost. Platform choice is agreed at project initiation based on the client's operational environment and downstream user requirements.

Question 4

How is the digital twin kept current over time?

Accepted Answer

We establish a documented update protocol — typically annual or biennial re-scan, linked to an automated change detection workflow that compares new scans against the baseline model and flags geometric deviations above a defined threshold. For assets with active sensor systems (structural monitors, flow sensors), these are integrated into the platform for continuous data ingestion.

Question 5

Can an existing digital twin project integrate legacy drawings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can digitise legacy 2D drawings, reconcile them with scan data, and produce a hybrid as-existing model that combines historical records with current geometry. This is particularly relevant for infrastructure assets whose original drawings exist on paper but may not reflect current conditions after decades of modifications.

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Scan-to-BIM to Digital Twin

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