#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 Guests Marek 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