Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Reality Adoption for Successful Construction in a Developing Economy
Existing literature has shown that Virtual Reality (VR) is widely utilized in advanced economies to enhance sustainable construction practices. However, its adoption in developing economies remains limited. To this end, this study aims at exploring the potential benefits of implementing VR technolog...
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| author | Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke Ahmed Farouk Kineber Nehal Elshaboury Damilola Ekundayo Samuel Ariyo Bello |
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| description | Existing literature has shown that Virtual Reality (VR) is widely utilized in advanced economies to enhance sustainable construction practices. However, its adoption in developing economies remains limited. To this end, this study aims at exploring the potential benefits of implementing VR technology in a developing country. The study collected information on the beneficial aspects of VR from previous research and conducted questionnaire surveys to gather relevant insights from construction project experts in Nigeria. The collected data were analyzed using the Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking According to the Compromise Solution (MARCOS) method and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The MARCOS method revealed that the key potential benefits of VR include improved communication and collaboration, enhanced project performance, risk identification, digitalization, and safety planning. Furthermore, the study conducted an in-depth investigation of the beneficial areas of VR using EFA, which identified six component groups: pre-contract stage planning, post-contract stage planning, quality control and sustainability, design flexibility and reputation, resource management, and risk management and digitalization. The study provides a comprehensive discussion of the advantages of implementing virtual building methods in developing countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9ee6a3c6b8b74445aeffdeaabca5993c2023-11-18T18:37:03ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-06-01137166510.3390/buildings13071665Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Reality Adoption for Successful Construction in a Developing EconomyAyodeji Emmanuel Oke0Ahmed Farouk Kineber1Nehal Elshaboury2Damilola Ekundayo3Samuel Ariyo Bello4Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure 340110, NigeriaDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi ArabiaConstruction and Project Management Research Institute, Housing and Building National Research Centre, Giza 12311, EgyptSchool of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B4 7XG, UKDepartment of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure 340110, NigeriaExisting literature has shown that Virtual Reality (VR) is widely utilized in advanced economies to enhance sustainable construction practices. However, its adoption in developing economies remains limited. To this end, this study aims at exploring the potential benefits of implementing VR technology in a developing country. The study collected information on the beneficial aspects of VR from previous research and conducted questionnaire surveys to gather relevant insights from construction project experts in Nigeria. The collected data were analyzed using the Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking According to the Compromise Solution (MARCOS) method and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The MARCOS method revealed that the key potential benefits of VR include improved communication and collaboration, enhanced project performance, risk identification, digitalization, and safety planning. Furthermore, the study conducted an in-depth investigation of the beneficial areas of VR using EFA, which identified six component groups: pre-contract stage planning, post-contract stage planning, quality control and sustainability, design flexibility and reputation, resource management, and risk management and digitalization. The study provides a comprehensive discussion of the advantages of implementing virtual building methods in developing countries.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/7/1665construction innovationconstruction revolutiondigital constructionproject performancesustainable developmentvirtual reality |
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| title | Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Reality Adoption for Successful Construction in a Developing Economy |
| title_full | Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Reality Adoption for Successful Construction in a Developing Economy |
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| title_sort | exploring the benefits of virtual reality adoption for successful construction in a developing economy |
| topic | construction innovation construction revolution digital construction project performance sustainable development virtual reality |
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