AEC & Construction
A Guide to Digital Twins in AEC & Construction
How 3D digital twins are used for site documentation, BIM integration, and progress monitoring.
Read MoreThe Essential Tool for Modern AEC Projects
A Matterport 3D digital twin is a key tool for the modern construction project. It provides a single source of truth for site documentation, helps teams collaborate remotely, and integrates with your existing BIM workflows.
The Construction Advantage
Improving Efficiency and Reducing Rework
80%
Fewer Site Visits
75%
Faster Documentation
15%
Less Rework
10%
Better Communication
A Single Source of Truth
Accurate Site Documentation
A digital twin provides a precise, time-stamped record of your construction site at every phase. This is invaluable for tracking progress against plans, conducting quality control, and providing clear, visual updates to clients and stakeholders. It serves as an indisputable record for resolving disputes.
Bridge the Distance
Remote Collaboration
A digital twin allows architects, engineers, and clients to conduct virtual site walks from anywhere in the world. This reduces the need for costly travel, accelerates decision-making, and ensures that all stakeholders are working with the same visual information, which helps to minimize misunderstandings.
Beyond Visuals
Integrate with BIM & CAD
The value of a digital twin extends beyond visuals. The MatterPak™ Bundle provides key assets like a colorized point cloud (.XYZ) and a 3D mesh file (.OBJ). This data can be imported directly into software like Autodesk Revit® or AutoCAD® to create accurate as-built models, perform clash detection, and validate design plans against reality.
Our Experience in AEC & Commercial Builds
Digital twins for complex commercial spaces serve as as-built records for facility management and future development. Here are a couple of examples.
BuildHQ Retail Mall, Chennai
This comprehensive digital twin of a multi-story commercial build serves as a vital as-built record for the facility management team. It provides accurate data for vendor coordination, tenant fit-outs, and planning future modifications to the structure.
dormakaba Center, Bangalore
For this high-tech corporate space, the digital twin documents the precise installation of complex architectural products and security systems. It serves as an as-built model for the engineering and facilities teams to manage the space.
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Official Matterport Resources
Matterport provides extensive documentation and case studies on how 3D technology is transforming the AEC industry. Explore their official page for technical specifications, workflow integrations, and global project examples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a digital twin in construction?
A digital twin is a precise 3D digital copy of a physical construction site. It's used for accurate documentation, tracking progress over time, and allowing teams to conduct remote site inspections, which saves time and reduces travel costs.
How accurate are Matterport scans for AEC?
Matterport scans are dimensionally accurate to within 1% of reality. While not a substitute for survey-grade equipment for foundational work, this level of accuracy is excellent for as-built documentation, design validation, and clash detection within existing structures.
What is a MatterPak™ and how is it used?
The MatterPak™ is a bundle of downloadable assets from a single scan. It includes a colorized point cloud (.XYZ), a 3D mesh file (.OBJ), and a reflected ceiling plan. These files can be directly imported into AEC software to create as-built models.
Can I use this data in Autodesk® Revit® or AutoCAD®?
Yes. The point cloud (.XYZ file) from the MatterPak™ can be imported into Autodesk® software like Revit® and AutoCAD® to serve as a precise 3D template. This allows you to model existing conditions accurately and validate your designs against the real-world site.
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