Digital Twin
Your Building Exists Twice. Once on Site. Once in Autodesk Tandem.
A digital twin is a live, connected model of your built asset — updated in real time as construction progresses and operational data flows in. Accienta connects your Autodesk Forma environment to Autodesk Tandem so your asset data does not disappear at handover — it becomes the foundation of how you operate the building for the next 30 years.
A Live, Connected Model of Your Asset — From First Pour to Final Operation.
A digital twin is not a BIM model. A BIM model is used to design and build a structure. A digital twin is what happens after construction — a continuously updated virtual replica of the physical asset that reflects its real condition, systems and performance at any point in time.
On a GCC construction project, the digital twin begins during design and construction — ingesting data from Autodesk Forma, sensor feeds, asset schedules and commissioning records — and becomes the single source of truth for facilities management once the asset is handed over.
How a Digital Twin Works
Design & Construction
Autodesk Forma
BIM models, documents, RFIs, asset data and commissioning records captured during build
Operations & FM
Autodesk Tandem
Live connected asset model — maintenance, performance monitoring and facility management
The Autodesk Digital Twin Platform — Built for AEC, Not IT.
Autodesk Tandem is the dedicated digital twin platform within the Autodesk ecosystem. It is designed specifically for architects, engineers, contractors and asset owners — not enterprise IT teams. It connects directly to Autodesk Forma so the data your team captures during construction becomes immediately usable for operations — with no manual re-entry, no data loss at handover and no disconnected FM spreadsheets.
Connected to Autodesk Forma
Asset data flows directly from Forma into Tandem — no export, no re-entry, no data loss between construction and handover.
Asset Data Management
Every asset — mechanical, electrical, structural — tagged, located and accessible with its full specification and maintenance history.
Real-Time Performance Monitoring
Live sensor data overlaid on the 3D model — energy usage, temperature, occupancy and system status visible at a glance.
Maintenance Workflows
FM teams raise and close maintenance work orders directly against assets in the model — full audit trail, no paper.
Web-Based Access
No specialist software needed. Facility managers access the twin from any browser — desktop or mobile — from anywhere.
Handover-Ready
Tandem generates a structured, verified asset register at handover — meeting employer information requirements and O&M documentation standards.
Accienta Does Not Just Sell You Tandem. We Build Your Twin.
Most Autodesk resellers sell a Tandem licence and send you a getting-started guide. Accienta configures your Autodesk Forma environment to capture the right asset data during construction — so by the time your project reaches handover, your digital twin is already populated, structured and ready to use.
Step 01
We audit your current data capture
Before a single Tandem licence is purchased, Accienta assesses what asset data your project is currently capturing — and what is being lost. Most GCC construction teams capture less than 40% of the asset data they need for a functional digital twin. We identify the gaps and build a data capture plan before construction progresses further.
Step 02
We configure Forma to feed Tandem
Accienta configures your Autodesk Forma environment — asset naming conventions, COBie fields, equipment schedules and commissioning data workflows — so every asset registered during construction flows automatically into Tandem without manual re-entry or data reconciliation at handover.
Step 03
We structure your Tandem environment
Accienta builds your Tandem facility model — floors, spaces, systems and assets all structured to your employer's information requirements. We configure the asset taxonomy, assign responsibility matrices and connect sensor streams so the twin reflects the actual building from day one of operations.
Step 04
We train your FM and operations team
Accienta delivers role-specific training for facility managers, asset managers and operations leads — on your configured Tandem environment, using your real building data. Not a generic platform demo. Your team leaves the session knowing how to query assets, log maintenance and monitor performance on your specific facility.
Step 05
We support you after go-live
Accienta provides ongoing support post-handover — adding new asset streams, integrating additional IoT sensors, updating the model as plant and equipment changes and ensuring the twin stays accurate as the building evolves over its operational life.
Step 06
We align to GCC employer requirements
NEOM, DGDA, Emaar, Aldar and major GCC government programmes specify digital twin deliverables in their employer information requirements. Accienta knows what each client expects — and configures Tandem to produce handover documentation that meets those requirements without rework.
Every Role Involved in Building and Operating a GCC Asset.
Asset Owners & Developers
Know the condition and performance of every system in your portfolio — not just at handover but for the full asset life cycle.
Facility Managers
Access every asset's location, specification and history from a browser — no hunting through paper O&M manuals or disconnected spreadsheets.
Project Directors & PMO
Deliver a structured, verified digital asset register at handover — meeting employer information requirements without last-minute data scrambles.
BIM Managers
Extend your Forma environment into operations — configure asset data capture during construction so it becomes immediately usable at handover.
Questions About Digital Twin on GCC Projects
Is a digital twin the same as a BIM model?
When should we start building the digital twin — at design or construction?
Does our facility manager need Autodesk training to use Tandem?
Is Autodesk Tandem required on GCC government projects?
We already have Autodesk Forma — do we need a separate Tandem licence?
What happens to the digital twin if we switch FM contractor?
Your Project Is Already Generating Asset Data. Let Accienta Make Sure It Is Captured.
Most GCC construction projects lose 60–70% of their asset data between construction and handover — not because the data does not exist, but because no one configured the environment to capture and structure it. A 30-minute call with Accienta will tell you exactly where your project stands and what needs to happen before it is too late to recover.