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ITA The Benefits of BIM and Digital Twin for Shopping Centers
Modern shopping centers are complex spaces combining technical systems, retail areas, restaurants and parking structures. Managing maintenance, energy use and tenant changes requires a clear, real-time view of the entire facility. In this context, BIM (Building Information Modeling) and Digital Twin technologies are becoming essential tools for improving control, efficiency and space planning.
So, what are the benefits of BIM and Digital Twin for shopping centers?
BIM enables the creation of a detailed 3D digital model that centralizes all information about structures, systems, materials and layouts. It supports coordination between design, maintenance and future upgrades.
The Digital Twin connects this model with live IoT data from the field — including temperature, energy consumption, occupancy and air quality — enabling managers to monitor and optimize operations in real time.
A key advantage of the Digital Twin for shopping centers is the ability to simulate tenant fit-in and fit-out operations, allowing managers to test and visualize layout changes or new installations before execution. This reduces downtime, errors and unexpected costs.
Additional benefits include:
- Predictive maintenance and lifecycle optimization;
- Energy efficiency and environmental comfort improvements;
- Centralized management of commercial spaces and tenants;
- Flow analysis and occupancy simulations;
- Improved collaboration between owners, managers and retailers.
By integrating BIM and Digital Twin, shopping centers become fully connected ecosystems that combine efficiency, sustainability and data-driven decision-making.
UTwin integrates BIM, Digital Twin, CMMS and IoT in one intelligent platform designed for retail and property management. With UTwin, managers can monitor assets, optimize maintenance, and simulate tenant layouts through a single, intuitive interface.
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