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A review of drivers and barriers of Digital Twin adoption in building project development processes

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Jahangir, Muhammad Farhan, Schultz, Carl Peter Leslie, Kamari, Aliakbar·2024·Journal of Information Technology in Construction

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Over the past few years, the AECO Industry has undergone a shift toward digital transformation, with a growing trend towards adopting innovative technologies such as Digital Twin (DT). DT offers a wide range of applications throughout the building development process. However, some specific factors impede its widespread adoption in the building industry. This study aims to systematically review the available literature on the building project development process from the perspective of DT, with a particular focus on predictive simulations, i.e., co-sims. The review provides a comprehensive overview of drivers and barriers to DT adoption through an analysis of 147 studies between 2013 and 2023. The research identifies seven external and 41 internal drivers, including efficient project management and monitoring, predictive maintenance, and the collection and visualization of real-time data, all of which contribute to improved decision-making processes and reduced operational expenses. Further, the study identifies nine external and 31 internal barriers that impede the adoption of DT in the building development process. These barriers encompass challenges such as a high initial investment cost, a scarcity of a skilled workforce, difficulties in data interoperability, and resistance to change within the organization. A key outcome of the literature review is having identified the opportunity to exploit technologies developed in the automotive sector that enable a seamless integration of specialized simulator models in building development processes, resulting in collaborative simulations. Thus, we propose the concept of a Building Simulation Identity Card (BSIC) to be pursued in future research that would enable stakeholders to address the challenges of collaboration, cooperation, coordination, and communication by creating a common vocabulary to effectively facilitate the adoption of DT in the building's development process.

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  • High implementation costs are one of the most frequently cited and tangible barriers to the adoption of digital twin systems in civil infrastructures.

    “One of the most frequently cited and tangible barriers to the adoption of DTs systems in civil infrastructures is the high implementation costs.”
  • Implementation costs of digital twins in civil engineering remain high due to the need for sophisticated sensors, high-performance computing, and advanced simulation tools.

    “These challenges include high implementation costs due to the need for sophisticated sensors, high-performance computing, and advanced simulation tools.”
  • Jahangir et al. (2024) found high initial investment as a top deterrent across surveyed organizations.

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Authors
Jahangir, M. F., Schultz, C. P. L., & Kamari, A.
Affiliations
Aarhus University (DK)
Corresponding author
Schultz, Carl Peter Leslie
Venue
Journal of Information Technology in Construction
Published
2024-03-28
Volume
29
Pages
141-178
ISSN
  • 1400-6529 (ISSN-L)
  • 1874-4753
OpenAlex
W4393260144
Cited by
34
References
173
Citations by year
2026: 14 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 1
FWCI
6.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Journal of Information Technology in Construction (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › BIM and Construction Integration
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering › Digital Transformation in Industry
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications
Keywords
digital twin adoption, drivers and barriers, co-simulation, predictive maintenance, data interoperability, resistance to change, digitalization of construction, AECO industry, real-time data visualization, project management

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