Groundbreakers in Digital Twining: AI-driven methodologies by Marios Krestenitis, Research Assistant

Meeting with our Groundbreaking Researchers At the forefront of technological convergence reshaping the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and project management in digital twinning are the dynamic realms of deep learning, computer vision and pattern recognition. These powerful domains synergize to endow digital twins with unprecedented capabilities. Spearheading this work within the ASHVIN project is our […]

ASHVIN’s Digital Twins: Transforming Infrastructure Data for Stakeholder Value

Considering the disasters that have occurred in the last 10 years such as the building collapses after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the bridge collapse in Genoa, and a major street collapse in Japan, the following question inevitably arises: Could these disasters have been mitigated or their impacts lessened? One key approach is the broader […]

Groundbreakers in Digital Twining: Maintenance of Buildings and Bridges by Carlos Ramonell, PhD Research Student

Meeting with our Groundbreaking Researchers The integration of digital twins emerges as a potent and transformative tool, presenting unparalleled capabilities to optimise maintenance operations. Within the construction sector, this technology serves as a catalyst for proactive decision-making and precision in asset management. At the forefront of advancements in the maintenance phase, we collaborate closely with […]

Groundbreakers in Digital Twining: Human factors of ASHVIN by Selma Toktas Post-Doc Research Fellow

Meeting with our Groundbreaking Researchers In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, where digital twins redefine project methodologies, the importance of a human-centric approach is increasingly recognised. Our collaborative efforts with Erasmus University of Rotterdam place us at the intersection of technology and human dynamics, with Selma Toktas, a Post-Doc Research Fellow, working and researching on […]

ASHVIN Digital Twin Solution Enables Enhanced Design and Planning

ASHVIN’s digital twin supports architects, engineers, and planners in creating high-quality, accurate digital representations of construction projects. This allows for better design optimisation and supports informed decision-making during early-stage planning. The objective is that these better-designed civil engineering projects enhance productivity in project design while improving safety and resource allocation using BIM techniques and data […]

ASHVIN Demo Site #10 “Quay wall in the Netherlands” Supporting the Operations and Future Construction Works

The ASHVIN solution uses digital twin technologies to boost construction site management, making it more efficient while reducing costs, increasing productivity and   safety while anticipating risks. ASHVIN offers an IoT-driven digital twin platform connected to the ASHVIN toolkit composed of 10 smart building tools. The solution is validated at 10 European demonstration sites covering […]

Taking stock of the ASHVIN project: 3-years of Research and Innovation for Digital Building Twin

The ASHVIN project celebrated its third anniversary in October 2023. This project involves 15 organisations from 9 European member states dedicated to transforming Europe’s construction industry by researching, innovating and developing concrete digital twin solutions. Over the past 36 months, construction and engineering management experts and researchers have collaborated to enhance productivity, lower costs, and […]

Revolutionising Infrastructure Maintenance: The ASHVIN Project’s Digital Twin Technology

Digital Twin Technology The modern world relies heavily on infrastructure assets, such as bridges, roads, and buildings, to function efficiently. However, many of these assets were built in the 70s in the last century, and they are reaching the end of their service lives, posing great challenges in maintaining their performance at the required level. […]

New Demo Sites Onboard ASHVIN’s Digital Twin Platform

The ASHVIN project, supported by the European Union, is running in its final year,  finetuning the development of the digital twin solution for the building sector. ASHVIN’s Digital Twin solution comprises a set of 10 smart building applications supporting the design, construction and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure assets. These tools are integrated into an […]