Chalhoub, J (2019) Benefits of using augmented reality in planning, construction and post-construction phases in specialty contracting. PhD thesis, Arizona State University, USA.
Abstract
The construction industry has been growing over the past few years, but it is facing numerous challenges, related to craft labor availability and declining productivity. At the same time, the industry has benefited from computational advancements by leveraging the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create information rich 3D models to enhance the planning, designing, and construction of projects. Augmented Reality (AR) is one technology that could further leverage BIM, especially on the construction site. This research looks at the human performance attributes enabled using AR as the main information delivery tool in the various stages of construction. The results suggest that using AR for information delivery can enhance labor productivity and enable untrained personnel to complete key construction tasks. However, its usability decreases when higher accuracy levels are required. This work contributes to the body of knowledge by empirically testing and validating the performance effects of using AR during construction tasks and highlights the limitations of current generation AR technology related to the construction industry. This work serves as foundation of future industry-based AR applications and research into potential AR implementations.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Ayer, S K |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | accuracy; personnel; construction site; building information modeling; productivity |
| Index terms: | labour productivity, human-performance, construction phase, implementation, construction industry, testing, information delivery, building information modelling, 3D model, productivity, augmented reality, body of knowledge, personnel, accuracy, construction site, usability |
| Subjects: | professional development, management, information systems, industry analysis, user-centered design, project delivery, work location, human factors and perception, computational design, professional practice, contractual arrangements, knowledge management, visualization |
| Topics: | Procurement, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Site Management, Human Resources, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Research Practice, Information Management, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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