Autodesk Sharpens Its Value Offering For Building Operators By Introducing Tandem Digital Twin Software

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Executive Summary

In November 2020, Autodesk, an architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) software provider, announced the future availability of Autodesk Tandem, a digital twin platform that centralizes data from building design to operations. Expanding on a building information modelling (BIM) foundation, professional teams can use Autodesk Tandem to create a digital twin of a new development in a format optimized for use by future owners and operators. The aim is to improve the sharing of data from the construct to operate phase, providing building managers with accessible and insightful data, which improves operations. This report provides real estate, construction and facilities executives with an analysis of Autodesk Tandem and the most value-adding use cases. It is part of a series that supports the digitization journeys of real estate and facilities executives.
Autodesk Tandem Provides Building Owners With A Construction Twin Ready For Operations 
Autodesk Is At The Forefront Of Supplying Software To The AEC Industry
Autodesk Tandem Will Provide Building Operators With A Solid Foundation For Generating A Comprehensive Digital Twin
Autodesk Tandem Will Offer Building Managers Multiple Paths To Added Value In Operations
Figure 1. Autodesk’s Asset Data Model  

About the Authors

Joy Trinquet

Joy Trinquet

Senior Analyst

Joy is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate, facilities and workplace technology, with a particular focus on integrated workplace management systems/conn...

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Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke

Research Director

Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...

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