# What is a digital twin?

Source: https://cloudbrain.in/glossary/digital-twin
Last updated: 2026-11-10

A digital twin is a connected digital model of a physical building, site or portfolio that combines design, construction and operating data and is kept up to date over time. For Indian developers, a digital twin can bring handover documents, equipment data and maintenance records into one place.

## Why does a digital twin matter for architects, engineers and contractors in India?

For Indian developers, a digital twin can bring handover documents, equipment data and maintenance records into one place. Most organisations build one in stages, starting with well-structured BIM and project data.

## What is an example of a digital twin?

A developer links the as-built BIM model of an office tower to its maintenance records so facility staff can locate equipment and its service history.

## Where does CloudBrain come in?

Our [BIM and data integration](/services/bim-data-integration) service helps architecture, engineering and construction firms put this into practice. See the related terms below, or browse the full [AEC × AI glossary](/glossary).