Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Construction industry

Document Type : Original Article

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1 British University in Egypt, Egypt.

2 Assistant Professor, British University in Egypt, Egypt.

10.21608/iugrc.2021.246719

Abstract

Construction expects a massive capacity in the accomplishment of states and is depended upon to create higher than ever in the next decade. Therefore, construction organizations have directed to innovative techniques such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) coordinated to inventive procedures to stay competitive and to extend more in the modern market, as TMG use both technologies in constructing “Noor City” which will be the first smart city in Egypt. This article offers a review of AEC use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Although, a questionnaire was conducted with participation of 30 employees from 3 large construction companies to gain a wide grasp. Moreover, six scenarios were created to evaluate the true effectiveness of AR and VR: stakeholder engagement, design support, design review, construction, and management support, as well as training by displaying the level of implementation. By adding that, a 3D model is held by using REVIT program to show walkthrough concept. The present study formalizes and classifies the current use of AR and VR in the construction sector by presenting their level of implementation.

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