Seyman-Guray, T and Kismet, B (2024) Drivers and barriers on implementing XR technologies in the construction industry in Turkey. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(9), pp. 959-974. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
This study presents drivers and barriers on construction industry extended reality (XR) implementations in Turkey. It aims to investigate the current state and future directions of XR opportunities for architecture offices and construction companies in a developing country. A quantitative approach was employed which involves conducting a survey, performing statistical analyses, and verification of the hypotheses. The data were analyzed by SPSS and Excel using the frequency, mean score, standard deviation (SD), and one sample t-test. Thirty-three different companies participated in the survey with a return rate of 56.89%. The results were considered statistically significant since all the p-values were below 0.05. The findings revealed that even though 60% of the companies are not using XR, 60% companies have near future plans on implementing them. According to the results, XR was considered as beneficial and highly motivating for the near future, yet it needs to be widespread for companies to keep themselves abreast of information and communication technology trends. Finally, by considering the findings obtained from the results this study reaches a classification of drivers as 'increased efficiency: time-cost-quality' and 'increased communication and coordination' while barriers as 'technical limitations', 'high costs', and 'unqualified professional'.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | augmented reality; extended reality; trend analysis; virtual reality |
| Index terms: | information and communication technology, developing country, survey, construction company, augmented reality, Turkey, efficiency, statistical analysis, deviation, virtual reality, coordination, construction industry, implementation |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, virtual reality, organization, computing systems, visualization, data science, contractual arrangements, financial and cost management, management, performance management, Geography, development economics, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, International Construction, Quality Management, Organizational Design, Cost Management, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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