How the University of Florida is Powering Campus-Wide Insights with Digital Twins

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Discover how the University of Florida is transforming campus operations with digital twins! In this conversation, Frank Phillips, Director of Business Affairs for Technical Services, shares how the university leverages Autodesk Tandem to centralize space data, improve energy forecasting, and make facility insights accessible across departments.

Learn how UF integrates systems like STARS and CMS to bring data to life—from occupancy trends and classroom utilization to asset management and sustainability. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling digital twins across a portfolio, this video offers real-world lessons and inspiration for any campus or facilities team.

Topics Covered:

• Digital twin vs. 3D model: what’s the difference?
• Connecting STARS, CMS, and Tandem
• AI-driven energy forecasting
• Standardizing facility data across construction projects
• Early wins and long-term vision for digital twins in higher education