Identify Applications of AR in the Construction Industry
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2024
ABSTRACT
Augmented reality (AR) technology will promote worker efficiency through visualization and simulation, reduce health and safety concerns, and improve management in the construction industry. AR-enabled information improves student comprehension in regular classroom settings and prepares students to be technologically enriched professionals in the construction sector. Since the use of AR in the construction industry is still in the early stages, the amount of knowledge of AR hardware and software devices is to be explored. This research aims to assess the present state of development using a literature review. The study helps to provide an in-depth understanding of potential applications in the construction industry. It also analyses the uses and difficulties of AR for teaching and training in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector and measures its effectiveness in doing so. This review also serves as a resource for academics, educational institutions, and schools, boosting awareness of AR in AEC training and education.
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