Digital twins are more than 3D models—they’re an innovative design solution  for how you plan, operate and optimise your spaces. At BDM, we create data-rich digital replicas of your building or infrastructure that give you the full picture: not just how it looks, but how it works.

By combining cutting-edge technology with real-world insights, our digital twins help you visualise, analyse and future-proof your environments—whether it’s a transport hub, retail space or hospital Whatever the space, we can create a working digital copy that can evolve over time.

What can a digital twin do for you?

1. Visualise your space in full detail

Get more than static blueprints. Digital twins allow you to interact with your environment in new ways:

• 360° view: Rotate, zoom and cut through models to see hidden areas like ceiling voids and services.
• Real-time understanding: Link live sensor data to monitor energy usage, occupancy or equipment performance.
• Clear visualisation for stakeholders: Bring clarity to your team, making complex designs easy to access, understand and act on. Go beyond visuals with insights that solve real challenges.

2. Predict, plan and solve challenges

A digital twin doesn’t just show you what’s there—it helps you simulate and predict what could happen next:

• Clash detection: Identify conflicts (eg pipes running through beams) before construction begins.
• Maintenance planning: Pinpoint where equipment or infrastructure may need attention, reducing downtime and unplanned repairs.
• Space optimisation: Simulate layout changes, sight lines or upgrades to maximise functionality and improve performance.

With a digital twin, you’re not just reacting to problems—you’re staying one step ahead of them.

3. Future-proof your spaces

Adapting to change is easier when you have the right tools. Our digital twins allow you to:

• Enhance sustainability: Analyse energy efficiency and trial greener solutions with real-time performance data.
• Test upgrades virtually: Simulate new layouts or renovations without disrupting your operations.
• Extend building lifecycles: Continuously update your digital twin with as-built changes, ensuring long-term accuracy for operations and future planning.

A digital solution for your space that’s flexible, updatable and ready to support your operations for years to come.

How digital twins are changing the building design game

At BDM, we use digital twins to help you  solve real-world challenges:

• Transport hubs: Visualise passenger flow and simulate peak periods to improve safety and reduce congestion.
• Retail environments: Maximise revenue per square metre and plan upgrades that enhance customer experience.
• Mixed use: Effectively navigate the complex requirements of the Building Safety Act while improving overall safety, efficiency and communication.

Ready to see the bigger picture?

A digital twin gives you clarity, control and confidence. Whether you need to monitor a building in real time, simulate future upgrades or optimise operations, BDM delivers digital twins that make your spaces smarter.

Let’s transform the way you see and manage your building. Contact us today.