You’ve probably seen it happen. A project wraps up, the models are handed off…and then the data disappears. Not literally, but functionally. It gets locked inside drawings, stranded in systems that don’t talk to each other, or simply recreated from scratch by the next team downstream. All that careful work, duplicated or discarded. This is […]
Beyond 3D: How Digital Twins Turn Physical Asset Data into Retail Intelligence
wayfindAt a recent RetailSpaces’ retreat, WD’s Vice President Bianca Doerschlag delivered one of the most forward-leaning sessions of the event: a forward-looking breakdown of how smarter data collection is reshaping the way retailers plan, design, build, and manage their spaces — long before a single piece of drywall goes up. For many in the industry, […]
Bianca Doerschlag
leadershipBianca serves as Vice President at WD, where she leads technology-driven initiatives across Reality Capture and BIM, helping clients improve efficiency, decision-making, and performance across the design and operations lifecycle. A licensed architect with deep experience in real estate development, Bianca brings a blend of design intelligence, real estate strategy, and technological acumen. She works […]
Building the Future of Retail with Spatial Digital Twins
wayfindRetail is at a tipping point—and technology is the driver. The pace of innovation is transforming industries from manufacturing to healthcare, and retail cannot afford to lag behind. If your asset portfolio still relies on outdated systems and disconnected processes, you’re leaving opportunities on the table. By adopting the same technologies powering other industries—digital connectivity, […]
How WD, Ingka and IKEA are Turning Climate Ambitions into Action
wayfindReal Change Begins With Real Action At WD Partners, we’ve long championed circularity, not just in merchandise but in how we envision the future of retail. For the last few years, we’ve had the privilege of working with the Ingka Group and IKEA on ideas for a more sustainable future, allowing us to dive deeper […]