Adebowale, O J and Agumba, J N (2024) Applications of augmented reality for construction productivity improvement: A systematic review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(3), pp. 479-495. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: Despite the significance of the construction industry to the nation's economic growth, there is empirical evidence that the sector is lagging behind other industries in terms of productivity growth. The need for improvements inspired the industry's stakeholders to consider using emerging technologies that support the enhancement. This research aims to report augmented reality applications essential for contractors' productivity improvement. Design/methodology/approach: This study systematically reviewed academic journals. The selection of journal articles entailed searching Scopus and Web of Science databases. Relevant articles for reviews were identified and screened. Content analysis was used to classify key applications into six categories. The research results were limited to journal articles published between 2010 and 2021. Findings: Augmented reality can improve construction productivity through its applications in assembly, training and education, monitoring and controlling, interdisciplinary function, health and safety and design information. Originality/value: The research provides a direction for contractors on key augmented reality applications they can leverage to improve their organisations' productivity.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | applications; augmented reality; construction; labour productivity; systematic review; technology |
| Index terms: | evidence, content analysis, emerging technology, construction productivity, monitoring, journal, augmented reality application, construction industry, systematic literature review, methodology, productivity, database, health and safety, labour productivity, augmented reality, economic growth, science |
| Subjects: | research dissemination and communication, research evaluation and metrics, industry analysis, evaluation and assessment methods, visualization, economic development, control systems, management, data management, specialized education, digital engineering, health safety and environment, operations management, research methods, data analysis and analytics, innovation and technology management |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Sustainability, Health and Safety, Education, Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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