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Integrating digital twin technologies for maintenance 4.0 in the building industry: A review and conceptual framework

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The building industry is facing increasing demands for sustainable and efficient maintenance practices, driven by advancements in Industry 4.0 technologies. Maintenance 4.0 emphasizes proactive maintenance strategies, including Condition-based Maintenance (CbM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM), significantly enhanced by Digital Twin (DT) technology. DT enables the real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimization of building assets, offering substantial improvements in asset management, energy efficiency, and system longevity. However, integrating these technologies into the building industry's maintenance processes remains a challenge. This paper provides a comprehensive review of current research on DT-enabled Maintenance 4.0, presenting a conceptual framework that integrates enabling technologies and outlines their technological pipelines. It discusses the state-of-the-art methodologies, challenges, and future directions for the implementation of Maintenance 4.0 in the building sector, highlighting the potential of DT systems in optimizing maintenance strategies and enhancing decision-making. The study identifies key areas for further research, including data standardization, AI integration, and hybrid modeling approaches.

Source: Building and Environment

DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113997

Authors: Wei Hu, Yifu Ou, Haiyi Liu, Peizhou Ni, Cheng Chang

Institutions: Nanyang Technological University, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, University of Hong Kong, Hiroshima University, Delft University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: BIM and Construction Integration

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,280