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Al-Saeed, Y, Edwards, D J and Scaysbrook, S (2020) Automating construction manufacturing procedures using BIM digital objects (BDOs). Construction Innovation , 20(03), 345–77.

Chen, Q, Adey, B T, Haas, C and Hall, D M (2020) Using look-ahead plans to improve material flow processes on construction projects when using BIM and RFID technologies. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 471–508.

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Gradeci, K and Labonnote, N (2019) On the potential of integrating building information modelling (BIM) for the additive manufacturing (AM) of concrete structures. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 321–43.

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McNamara, A J and Sepasgozar, S M (2020) Developing a theoretical framework for intelligent contract acceptance. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 421–45.

Tahmasebinia, F, M.E. Sepasgozar, S, Shirowzhan, S, Niemela, M, Tripp, A, Nagabhyrava, S, Mansuri, k k Z and Alonso-Marroquin, F (2020) Criteria development for sustainable construction manufacturing in Construction Industry 4.0. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 379–400.

Wen, J and Gheisari, M (2020) Using virtual reality to facilitate communication in the AEC domain: a systematic review. Construction Innovation , 20(03), 509–42.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Virtual reality; VR; Communication; Architecture; Engineering; Construction; AEC; Industry 4.0;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-11-2019-0122
  • Abstract:
    The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry exists in a dynamic environment and requires several stakeholders to communicate regularly. However, evidence indicates current communication practices fail to meet the requirements of increasingly complex projects. With the advent of Industry 4.0, a trend is noted to create a digital communication environment between stakeholders. Identified as a central technology in Industry 4.0, virtual reality (VR) has the potential to supplement current communication and facilitate the digitization of the AEC industry. This paper aims to explore how VR has been applied and future research directions for communication purpose. Design/methodology/approach This research follows a systematic literature assessment methodology to summarize the results of 41 research articles in the last 15 years and outlines the applications of VR in facilitating communication in the AEC domain. Findings Relevant VR applications are mainly found in building inspection, facility management, safety training, construction education and design and review. Communication tools and affordance are provided or built in several forms: text-based tools, voice chat tool, visual sharing affordance and avatars. Objective and subjective communication assessments are observed from those publications. Originality/value This review contributes to identifying the recent employment areas and future research directions of VR to facilitate communication in the AEC domain. The outcome can be a practical resource to guide both industry professionals and researchers to recognize the potentials of VR and will ultimately facilitate the creation of digital construction environments.