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Thanks for sharing the new glossaries. It is good to see most part of the glossaries are published with links. It will be good if there is also links for Foundation Data Model (FDM) and Reference Data Library (RDL).
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Hi @Pete Matthews, The online form: https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/consultation-pathway-towards-information-management-framework is the only and official form by which to respond to the consultation. If you wanted to gather feedback from across Mott based on the form questions that would be most helpful. Thanks.
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Part of the Integration Architecture;
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Part of the Integration Architecture; The Data Transformation Engine is that will automate the integration of incompatible and legacy data into the system, both once on discovery and “just in time”.
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Part of the Integration Architecture; Query Protocol defines the communication protocol in query stage.
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Part of the Integration Architecture; The comprehensive catalogue of digital twins considered within the National Digital Twin
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Part of the Integration Architecture; An authorisation layer is the implementation of a security model.
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Part of the Integration Architecture; A discovery protocol allows for efficient retrieval of digital twins across distributed providers.
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Part of the Information Management Framework; The Integration Architecture is the protocols that will enable the managed sharing of data, the production of models, the scripting of queries and the analysis, interpretation and application of model outputs.
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Have your Say: The IMF Pathway Consultation
Pete Matthews replied to Tammy Au's topic in IMF Pathway
Hi @Tammy Au I am looking to provide a consultation response on behave of Mott MacDonald as a whole therefore I need to gather input from around the business for the provided online form: https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/consultation-pathway-towards-information-management-framework Could you confirm the responses sort are only or this 1 page of items and not further items to comment upon on additional pages? Thank you! -
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Would it be worth considering something similar to TRL or IRL (technology/investment readiness levels)?
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As organisations seek to develop their understanding of digital twins and devise an approach and implementation plan, the advocates/champions will need to pitch to the purse string holders. Often times he purse string holder want to understand what’s the minimum expenditure to deliver a service/capability. in my experience it’s useful to break a capability down into constituent parts and have a quality scale. Perhaps good, silver or bronze. An organisation can then pitch a quality level within the areas key to their organisation. can we define an exemplar scale or at least make a start?!
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The creation of digital twins will, with little doubt, impact construction sector suppliers (e.g. refurbishment specialists and trades contractors) in the services they render. It will place on such firms the responsibility to acquire technological capabilities to examine digital twins of assets they need to work on. Data from the ONS shows that a majority of firms that provide such services are SMEs. Research focusing on technology adoption emphasise how SMEs in the construction sector are particularly challenged on many fronts in trying to make technological transitions. Resource constraints, for instance, make the adoption of new technologies an impractical move despite being crucial for their survival. As part of the DTHub program: How can SME firms be helped to acquire the relevant technological capabilities in order to make the transition into a 'new age' of service provision with digital twins at the centre? What pathways for technological transition can be created for firms that are willing, but unable to expend resources to evolve?
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Deep Dive: Integrating 3D Models and IoT data with iTwin and Azure Digital Twins
Samuel A Chorlton posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilPremieres: August 3rd, 9am-10am PT with live Q&A and on-demand following the event. [Click Here for iCal Invite] Join us live to learn and ask questions! Deep Dives are interactive technical live and on-demand events for developers, architects, or anyone building IoT solutions. Learn how to get started with iModel.js, an open-source programming library from Bentley Systems to create living digital twins: https://www.imodeljs.org/ Microsoft engineers and guest speakers do technical deep dives about a new feature or scenario. List of all upcoming Microsoft IoT Deep Dives: https://aka.ms/iotshow/deepdive Learn more about Integrating 3D Models and IoT data In this session we will demonstrate an application that combines 3D models, 2D maps, and reality mesh into a single environment for visualization. Within that environment we will demonstrate a live, real time, seamless visualization of IoT data streams. Next we will walk through the architecture that enables the application. We will show how we have mapped the IoT data to the assets within the digital twin. And we will show how to keep the digital twin in step with engineering changes. This is done by automating the generation of the Digital Twin Description Language (DTDL) .JSON. Bentley's iTwin platform and iModel.js open-source programming library provide powerful capabilities for aggregating 3D, 2D, reality data and other sources to link with IoT data for a "single pane of glass" visualization, analytics, and simulation so users can make more effective decisions in a timely manner. By integrating the iTwin platform with Azure Digital Twins and other Azure IoT services, Bentley and Microsoft are making it easier for developers, integrators, and customers to build digital twins of their infrastructure assets. Guest Speakers: Josh Schifter – Sr. Software Development Manager, Bentley Systems Roop Saini – Software Developer, Bentley Systems Deep Dive Host: Pamela Cortez - Azure IoT Senior PM Resources: Get started with iModel.js: https://www.imodeljs.org/ Learn more about iTwin: https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/digital-twins/itwin Details on how to ask questions during the live event Add the Deep Dive invite to your calendar or come back to this page when the premiere airs and go to https://aka.ms/deepdive/digital-twins-live (link will be redirected to YouTube before the event) for the streaming event to view the video and chat box Make sure to sign in to YouTube to be able to ask questions to our engineers and talk to others on the chat! Have an idea for an IoT Deep Dive? Tweet #IoTDeepDive @AltaOhms with your request! -
This is a practical and sustainable approach! If the system allows individuals to develop in a selfish way, while creating value to the public, it is an empowering system that indiduals can flourish. On the other hand, the collection of individuals build a even better system.
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Introducing the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR)
Alexandra Robasto posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilEarly analysis by the Geospatial Commission suggests that more accessible and better quality location data in infrastructure and construction could be worth over £4 billion per year and accidental strikes on underground assets are estimated to cost £1.2bn a year in direct and indirect cost. One of our first initiatives is the creation of a National Underground Asset Register. This event is for organisations and authorities who own and operate buried assets, as well as those who excavate on their behalf. Gaining your input on our future plans is extremely important and valuable to us so please do come along to hear more about our programme and take the opportunity to give your feedback. -
The Pathway towards an Information Management Framework (IMF) was published by CDBB at the end of May and contains the collaborative vision of over 70 contributors that came together to build a consensus on how we can build a national digital twin from a nation of digital twins. In response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report, ‘Data for the Public Good’, the Pathway towards an IMF lays out the ambitious goal of creating a framework where organisations can share data in a robust, resilient and secure way. This will enable better decisions, strengthen the economy and allow for human flourishing. The IMF pathway has at its core, the Gemini Principles, the guiding principles ensuring the framework has purpose, creates trust and is adaptable and flexible enough to work for organisations now and in the future. Taking the selfish approach…. for the greater good The IMF Pathway details the approach to establishing a common language allowing digital twins to talk to each other. This can start within organisations linking up disparate digital twins and breaking up silos to give better corporate control and aid decision making. This then allows the national digital twin to connect those joined up corporate twins by sharing key data to and from other related organisations and sectors to enable deeper insight and benefit to the organisations and the nation for the greater good. In engaging with the IMF Pathway, an organisation has the primary benefit of first recognising the value of their corporate wide data, and secondly, fully preparing themselves to take advantage of, and contribute to, the value and benefit of nationally shared data. The Pathway proposes three building blocks to form the framework: A Foundation Data Model (FDM): A consistent, clear ontology for the digital twin ecosystem: a structure for sharing and validating data A Reference Data Library (RDL): Common references, or vocabulary that enable the secure sharing of high-quality data: the common language for describing digital twins An Integration Architecture (IA): Design and build of the digital systems that manage the connected digital twins: the glue that can link twins together. The IMF will bring together the standards and data exchange protocols that will allow this ecosystem to create a National Digital Twin from a nation of digital twins. Security and protection of personal data is essential to connecting twins in the right way and is integral in the development of the IMF pathway, as illustrated by this diagram from the IMF Pathway and the accompanying Approach Summary. Following the release of the IMF Pathway, CDBB hosted a webinar and was delighted by the response of the participants and the enthusiasm for the IMF. The recording of the webinar is available on the DT Hub to watch at any time. Continuation of collaboration and consultation The Pathway continues to be a collaborative process and we now look to you to help ensure the widest possible feedback on the document to make sure it meets the needs of infrastructure asset owners, local authorities, architects, engineering consultants, construction companies, software developers, AI companies, big tech and more. The consultation is open until the end of August and we would really value your input.
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The Pathway Towards an Information Management Framework
RachelJudson replied to Tammy Au's topic in IMF Pathway
Thanks Dan, you make an interesting point. I will take this up with the IMF Pathway team and come back to you. Thanks -
The Pathway Towards an Information Management Framework
DRossiter87 replied to Tammy Au's topic in IMF Pathway
Thank you for this @Tammy Au and @RachelJudson. I'm still currently reading through with the aspiration to submit comments before the August deadline. Some of my comments are grammar/terminology related but there is one I wanted to put here for others to discuss. Under 3.5 (Foundation Data Model) there is a section that asks the question: I was under the impression that "twinning" the make and model as opposed to the specific car would not be a digital twin according to the Gemini principles. Specifically on page 10 it states: If a manufacturer has a digital representation of a car, a potential twin, then surely it has no connection to the physical twin as there is no physical "thing" to connect to. This is largely why I refute the idea that digital twins can be applicable to design and construction as during that period the digital representations created within design authoring tools are also potential twins with no connection to a physical asset/system. I wonder how do we address the digital twins distinguishing feature (connecting to the physical) when there is no physical to connect to? -
Our internal definition subtly swaps out the term "asset" for "environment" to keep us conscious of things such as ground movements or air quality.
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DT Talks Series 2 - Final Roundtable
Alexandra Robasto posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilThe focus of the 2nd series of digital twin talks is to explore the complex topic associated with the interconnection of digital twins in order to access the compound benefits that this can deliver. It cannot be expected by any solution provider, that “their” digital twin solution is one that can hope to achieve complete market monopoly given the bespoke nature of individual organisations and sectors requirements, histories and aspirations. It is, therefore, imperative that during the creation of these solutions one is considerate of design practices that are conducive in enabling the connection with other solutions [and their needs]. This practice will of course require governance but early reflection on this ambition can ultimately lower the technical hurdles that may emerge in line with potential integration frameworks. The series will end with a roundtable discussion facilitated by Tom Hughes (DT Hub Delivery Lead) with the presenters forming a panel to discuss the presentations and further explore the topic. -
DT Talks Series 2 - Mark Birkin (Turing Institute): Demographic twins for ‘what if?’ scenario planning
Alexandra Robasto posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilThis talk will describe a range of applications for digital twins which represent populations and their behaviour at fine geographical scales. Insights from spatial analysis, data science and AI will be advanced in order to support decision-making across multiple inter-connected sectors and subsystems. The focus of the 2nd series of digital twin talks is to explore the complex topic associated with the interconnection of digital twins in order to access the compound benefits that this can deliver. It cannot be expected by any solution provider, that “their” digital twin solution is one that can hope to achieve complete market monopoly given the bespoke nature of individual organisations and sectors requirements, histories and aspirations. It is, therefore, imperative that during the creation of these solutions one is considerate of design practices that are conducive in enabling the connection with other solutions [and their needs]. This practice will of course require governance but early reflection on this ambition can ultimately lower the technical hurdles that may emerge in line with potential integration frameworks. -
DT Talks Series 2 - Tom Henderson (Tech UK): Overcoming commercial barriers to the scaled adoption of digital twins’
Alexandra Robasto posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilFor the UK’s digital twin ecosystem to flourish, key decision-makers must be acutely aware of the commercial incentive structures and narratives that underpin strategic collaboration across different problem domains and time horizons. In this talk, Tom explores some of the key commercial barriers to sustainable, human-centred growth across the UK’s digital twin ecosystem and highlights ongoing work conducted by techUK’s cross-market Digital Twin Working Group (DTWG). The focus of the 2nd series of digital twin talks is to explore the complex topic associated with the interconnection of digital twins in order to access the compound benefits that this can deliver. It cannot be expected by any solution provider, that “their” digital twin solution is one that can hope to achieve complete market monopoly given the bespoke nature of individual organisations and sectors requirements, histories and aspirations. It is, therefore, imperative that during the creation of these solutions one is considerate of design practices that are conducive in enabling the connection with other solutions [and their needs]. This practice will of course require governance but early reflection on this ambition can ultimately lower the technical hurdles that may emerge in line with potential integration frameworks. -
DT Talks Series 2 - Neil Brammall (Geospatial Commission): A National Underground Asset Register; delivering value with flexibility"
Alexandra Robasto posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilNeil will introduce the Geospatial Commission's National Underground Asset Register pilot project, focussing on delivering high value use cases, while building in flexibility and interoperability. The focus of the 2nd series of digital twin talks is to explore the complex topic associated with the interconnection of digital twins in order to access the compound benefits that this can deliver. It cannot be expected by any solution provider, that “their” digital twin solution is one that can hope to achieve complete market monopoly given the bespoke nature of individual organisations and sectors requirements, histories and aspirations. It is, therefore, imperative that during the creation of these solutions one is considerate of design practices that are conducive in enabling the connection with other solutions [and their needs]. This practice will of course require governance but early reflection on this ambition can ultimately lower the technical hurdles that may emerge in line with potential integration frameworks. -
DT Talks Series 2 - David McKee: Digital Twins Why Now?
Alexandra Robasto posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilIn this short talk we’ll look at what have been the key barriers to entry over the last 20 years for Digital Twins. At Slingshot Simulations we talk about the 3C’s for Digital Twins: connectivity, communication, and collaboration. We’ll take a quick dive into how we use our Simulation-as-a-Service paradigm to facilitate rapid integration of Digital Twins as systems of systems.
