Welcome to Wired to Build, a data-driven, technology-focused podcast exploring how owners and operators use technology to manage the full life cycle of their projects. In this guest introduction episode, we sit down with Chris Hussey, VP of Sales at Transform XD, to explore his journey into the world of digital twins. From his early days working with Audi’s Le Mans racing team to pioneering AI-driven predictive maintenance for buildings, Chris brings a unique perspective on how data-driven modeling is reshaping industries far beyond construction.

Tune in to hear about Chris’s career evolution, the future of digital twins, and why if you’re not digitally twinning your assets in 2025, you might be putting your job at risk. This is just the beginning—our deep dive into the applications of digital twins will be dropping in the next episode, so stay tuned!Key Takeaways

• What is a digital twin? A digital model of an asset that integrates real-time data for simulation, monitoring, and maintenance.

• The origins of digital twins: From NASA in the 1960s to Audi’s Le Mans racing and beyond.

• The data challenge: Why garbage in, garbage out is the ultimate hurdle for digital twin adoption.

• The AI future: How predictive maintenance and AI-driven insights will define the next generation of digital twins.