Procore and NVIDIA bring digital twin technology to megaproject risk management

Procore Technologies, Inc., a global provider of construction management software, has announced the next phase of its collaboration with NVIDIA, bringing advanced digital twin capabilities to complex construction projects. Currently in closed beta, teams can now move seamlessly between Procore's Model Manager and Realism Mode, powered by NVIDIA Omniverse libraries, to visualize projects in a highly realistic 3D environment and explore the potential impact of real-world conditions, such as extreme weather, before construction begins. By identifying potential problems earlier, teams can make adjustments before they lead to costly rework, delays, or schedule disruption. 

The global economy is currently entering one of the largest infrastructure build cycles in history, fueled by trillions of dollars flowing into AI, data centers, and energy systems. Companies are projected to invest nearly $7 trillion in data center infrastructure alone by 2030. As demand accelerates, construction capacity and workforce constraints will threaten to slow the delivery of the facilities needed to power AI. Meeting that demand will require building faster and more efficiently, reducing waste, making better use of resources, and bringing better planning and predictability to complex projects.

Connecting project data with digital twin technology

The collaboration between Procore and NVIDIA advances Procore's system of intelligence, helping construction teams see, understand, and act on connected project information. Procore's acquisition of DroneDeploy expands what teams can see, bringing aerial and ground-based imagery together with project data to show what's actually happening on the jobsite. Powered by NVIDIA Omniverse libraries, Procore's digital twin capabilities help teams understand how real-world conditions and project changes could impact construction before they affect work in the field. Procore AI turns that intelligence into action, helping teams identify risks, make informed decisions, and address potential issues before they become costly delays.

Together, these technologies give construction teams the ability to:

• Compare what was designed with what's actually being built. Reality capture from DroneDeploy can bring real-world jobsite conditions into the digital twin, helping teams compare construction progress against the design, spot discrepancies earlier, and make more informed decisions before issues compound in the field.
• See how one disruption could ripple through the schedule. By connecting 3D models with procurement and schedule information, teams can understand how changes such as a delayed material delivery or equipment installation could affect downstream work, giving them more time to adjust sequencing and protect critical project milestones.
• Test real-world scenarios before construction begins. Teams can simulate how extreme weather, sun exposure and the movement of crews and equipment could affect construction plans, helping them identify potential conflicts and make adjustments before they cause costly delays in the field.
  

"Construction is inherently physical, but in the future, the most successful and resilient megaprojects will be built digitally first," said Steve Davis, president of product & technology at Procore. "As the leader in construction management software, Procore is deepening our collaboration with AI leader NVIDIA, to empower teams to visualize projects, simulate real-world conditions, and test variables before a single shovel hits the ground."

"Building an AI factory requires thousands of decisions across power, cooling, compute, networking and physical infrastructure," said Vladimir Troy, vice president of AI Infrastructure at NVIDIA. "NVIDIA Omniverse lets teams simulate these systems before construction begins, identify problems earlier and make better decisions before they become costly changes in the field. Together, Procore and NVIDIA are connecting simulation with project data to reduce risk and move faster from design to operation."

Bringing 3D visualization to data centre construction

Switch, a leading designer, builder, and operator of advanced data centers and a joint customer of Procore and NVIDIA, recognizes the significant potential for 3D visualization to transform the planning and execution of complex construction projects.

"When building at the pace and scale our customers require, there is no room for surprises in the field," said Corine Winfield, VP Data Operations at Switch. "By visualizing a project in 3D, our teams gain greater clarity into construction progress, make better-informed decisions earlier and keep complex initiatives on schedule."

By combining real-world project data with AI-powered simulation, Procore and NVIDIA aim to help construction teams anticipate potential challenges, make informed decisions, and reduce risks before they affect construction.