Explore Challenges and Benefits of Virtual Reality in Construction Projects

Abstract

Today, the construction industry has undergone extensive changes, and with the introduction of new technologies, it has moved away from traditional project methods in different phases. One of these technologies is virtual reality technology (VR), which has more and more applications in different stages of the life cycle of construction projects, from design to delivery. One of the capabilities that this technology provides is that people can view the project’s construction details virtually before completing the project, evaluate the project characteristics at the time of completion, and have a close-to-reality understanding of the final product. In this study, 57 experts in virtual reality were surveyed to examine the challenges and advantages of using virtual reality. The exploration was done through surveys and interviews. As a result, the most important challenges and benefits of using virtual reality in construction projects were identified and categorized.