#437 Smart Buildings: Marek Kozlak & Michał Szopa on AI and Digital Twins in Construction
In this episode, we dive into the world ofdigital twins and AI-driven facility management withMarek Kozlak (CTO & Founder of SIMLAB) and Michał Szopa (Product Owner & Project Manager at SIMLAB). They share how their cutting-edge technology transformsconstruction, facility management, and real estate operations by creatingreal-time, interactive digital twins of buildings.Whether you’re areal estate developer, tech leader, or entrepreneur, this episode providesinsights into AI, IoT, and smart building innovations that are reshaping the industry.🔹 Key Takeaways🚀What are digital twins, and how do they impact real estate and construction?🏗️The role of AI and IoT in making buildings smarter and more efficient📊How SIMLAB’s technology helps prevent costly construction rework and maintenance issues🔍How facility managers, homeowners, and developers can leverage digital twins for predictive maintenance💡The future of smart buildings and how this innovation can help cut costs and reduce carbon footprints🔹 What You’ll Learn✔️How digital twins bring real-world assets to life with data and visualization✔️The difference between ‘as-designed’ vs. ‘as-built’ digital twins✔️How SIMLAB integrates with IoT devices, sensors, and automation platforms✔️The power of 3D scanning—how anyone can create a digital twin using just a smartphone✔️Why AI-driven maintenance and predictive analytics are the future of real estate and construction🔹 About Our GuestsMarek Kozlak is theCEO & Founder of SIMLAB, an expert inmechanical engineering, computer graphics, and digital twin technology. He founded SIMLAB to solve real-world challenges in theconstruction and property sectors using advanced 3D scanning and AI-powered analytics.https://www.linkedin.com/in/marek-kozlak-82481258/Michał Szopa is theProduct Owner & Project Manager at SIMLAB, specializing inbuilding automation systems, digital transformation, and facility management. His expertise bridges the gap betweentechnology, real estate, and end-user needs.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-szopa/SIMLAB Website:http://www.simlabinc.com/🔹 Episode Highlights (Timestamps)⏳[00:00] Welcome & introduction to SIMLAB⏳[02:00] Marek & Michał’s backgrounds and why they founded SIMLAB⏳[06:30] What is a digital twin, and how is it revolutionizing real estate?⏳[10:00] The role of IoT in building maintenance and automation⏳[14:30] How digital twins help prevent costly construction errors⏳[20:00] AI and predictive maintenance in facility management⏳[27:00] Real-world use cases: Smart buildings, energy savings & sustainability⏳[35:00] Live demo: A deep dive into SIMLAB’s technology (watch on YouTube!)⏳[45:00] How anyone can scan their property and create a digital twin⏳[50:00] Business model, pricing, and final thoughts