Data that actually works: Foundations for AEC Digital Twins

Digital Twins promise better outcomes for construction and infrastructure, but many AEC organisations are still struggling to move beyond static models and fragmented data. The issue is rarely the platform. It is the foundation underneath it.

In this Getmapping-led session, we focus on the data fundamentals that make digital twins work in the real world. Drawing on experience across infrastructure, utilities, and transport, the session explores why data currency, refresh strategy, and consistency matter as much as model detail.

You will learn why project-based capture often limits long-term value, how maintained geospatial data supports the full AEC lifecycle, and why AI and automation depend on trusted spatial foundations. The session provides practical guidance on what to prioritise now, what to ignore, and how to build digital twin foundations that genuinely support delivery, risk management, and asset operations.