Hong, J; Akotia, J and Egbu, C (2024) Virtual reality in construction activities: Barriers for adoption in China. Construction Economics and Building, 24(1-2), pp. 77-93. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
Purpose - The research presents a study of the barriers that hamper industry adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) for construction activities in China. Design/methodology/approach - The research adopted a qualitative research methodology, using semi-structured interviews to collect data from participants. The initial set of codes was established through an open coding method for the subsequent content analysis of data. Findings - The findings obtained identified the economic issue as the main barrier impeding the adoption of VR to deliver construction projects in China. Other barriers were also identified including insufficient technical depth and awareness, and the fragmented nature of the supply chain within the industry. Originality/value - The study proposed recommendations on raising awareness, setting up workflows and government support to mitigate the limiting barriers. The findings of the study provide valuable insights to researchers and Chinese construction industry practitioners to better understand and promote VR adoption in the delivery of construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | barriers; technology adoption; virtual reality |
| Index terms: | government support, interview, virtual reality in construction, content analysis, construction activity, practitioner, construction project, virtual reality, methodology, qualitative research, technology adoption, workflow, China, construction industry |
| Subjects: | government bodies, data collection methods, virtual reality, research design and methodology, digital engineering, practitioner, construction operations, data analysis and analytics, innovation and technology management, management, research methods, Geography, production management, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Site Management, Digital Applications, Governance, Roles and Professions, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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