#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