Digital building lifecycle

Digital solutions for the entire building lifecycle

Buildings are talking. Through digitalization and the IoT, every system and component within a building is creating massive amount of data. That data can be collected, analysed and allowing for actionable insights learnt from. As a result, it’s helping to create buildings that are safer, more secure, more efficient and resilient. Buildings which continuously interact, learn and adapt to create environments that care. Across the entire digital building lifecycle – from idea, design and construction to operation – by using synergies between Building Twin and BIM, we are in position to collect and analyze data for greater performance and efficiencies

Siemens to acquire EcoDomus’ digital twin software to expand its smart building offering

Customers can generate digital replicas of their real buildings and assets, creating a common data environment that integrates BIM, Building Management Systems (BMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. The solution enables BIM-driven workflows and digital twin-based lifecycle management, complemented by 3D visualization. 

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Application and Process

Building Twin

Building Twin is the application of digital twins of buildings which provides the building data across the building lifecycle - with a focus on the operation phase. It provides a real-time understanding of how a building is performing – enabling immediate adjustment to optimize efficiency and providing data to improve the design of future buildings. 

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Building information modeling (BIM)

Building information modeling (BIM) is a collaborative process that is the core for the digitalization of the construction industry. It allows all project stakeholders to work together through the planning, design and construction phases, delivering a value across the entire building lifecycle.   

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BIM and Building Twin synergies

  • A BIM model and its libraries contain up to 95% of all information needed by the Building Twin
  • BIM is the process that delivers Building Twin
  • Building Twin in combination with BIM is aiming to provide efficiency savings in the planning and commissioning processes
  • Building Twin plays multiple roles across the BIM process, and its benefits grow exponentially in the operations stage of the building where it enables a multitude of services

Building data management

Building data management
Green Quadrant IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings

Green Quadrant IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings

A recent report from independent research firm, Verdantix, provides an in-depth analysis of IoT platforms for smart buildings.

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Answering our customers’ challenges

We have delivered ideal solutions for customers all around the world, developing building technology systems tailored to their specific demands. Explore some of our projects below.
Siemens Campus Zug
Zug, Switzerland

Siemens Campus Zug

  • Cooperation between Building Technologies Division and

  • Siemens Real Estate

  • creates a solution pioneering new methods

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Sint-Maarten Hospital, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium

Sint-Maarten Hospital, Belgium

  • Integrated Building management platform Desigo CC and cloud-based energy and sustainability platform, Navigator 

  • Comprehensive security and fire safety solution

  • Modular approach based on BIM 

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BIM @ Siemens Real Estate (SRE)
Siemens Real Estate

BIM @ Siemens Real Estate (SRE)

  • SRE is committed to using BIM

  • Holistic methodical approach over entire lifecycle of buildings

  • Clearly defined and project independent standards (see link below)

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Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a collaborative process that is the core for the digitalization of the construction industry.

Building Twin 

Building Twin 

The Building Twin application allows a connected, digital representation of a physical building. It brings together dynamic and static data from multiple sources to create a 3D model and enable informed and effective decisions to be made. The result is a more cost-effective, straightforward and sustainable building and construction process for smart buildings. 
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Buildings of tomorrow - your smart buildings edge

Buildings of tomorrow - your smart buildings edge

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