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Evaluating the Advantages of Mixed Reality in Construction: A Comprehensive Review from a Contractor's Perspective

نوع مقاله : علمی مروری

نویسندگان
SADDAM HUSSAIN KHURRAM 1
Shengjun Miao 2
Khurram Iqbal Ahmad Khan 3
Xiangfan Shang 4
Aboubakar Siddique 4
1 No. 30, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District
2 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District
3 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Science and Technology,44000 Pakistan
4 School of Resources and Safety Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083 China
10.22065/jsce.2025.522833.3724
چکیده
The potential for Mixed Reality (MR) to improve the efficiency of the construction process is widely acknowledged. Yet, its use in construction remains a paradox, with serious barriers to implementation despite its potential benefits. The benefits and challenges are usually listed separately in the literature, and a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons is rarely provided from the contractor's critical financial and operational perspective. By systematically reviewing the literature, the systematic review addresses this gap and assesses the impact of MR on project efficiency. The issue at the core is not that there is no evidence supporting the effectiveness of MR in enhancing spatial accuracy, reducing rework, and improving safety, but rather that there is some evidence that MR can do so. The findings suggest that there are three fundamental gaps in the measurement and implementation of intangible returns on investment that need to be addressed: a measurement gap in quantifying these returns, an implementation gap in change management and training protocols, and a systemic gap in data standardization and interoperability. In the review, the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted with confidence, and the conclusion is that MR is likely to have a significant positive impact on project efficiency. Despite this, contractors are required to follow a staged plan of action to achieve this potential. It is important to note that the main theoretical value of this research lies in creating an extensive framework that enables us to view the adoption problem as a set of interdependent gaps rather than just a list of problems. In this way, we can provide a clear roadmap for future research and investment by contractors.
کلیدواژه‌ها
mixed reality
project efficiency
construction industry
contractors
augmented reality
virtual reality

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عنوان مقاله English

Evaluating the Advantages of Mixed Reality in Construction: A Comprehensive Review from a Contractor's Perspective

نویسندگان English

SADDAM HUSSAIN KHURRAM 1
Shengjun Miao 2
Khurram Iqbal Ahmad Khan 3
Xiangfan Shang 4
Aboubakar Siddique 4
1 Department of resource and safety engineering. University of science and technology, Beijing China
2 School of Resources and Safety Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083 China
3 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Science and Technology,44000 Pakistan
4 School of Resources and Safety Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083 China
چکیده English

The potential for Mixed Reality (MR) to improve the efficiency of the construction process is widely acknowledged. Yet, its use in construction remains a paradox, with serious barriers to implementation despite its potential benefits. The benefits and challenges are usually listed separately in the literature, and a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons is rarely provided from the contractor's critical financial and operational perspective. By systematically reviewing the literature, the systematic review addresses this gap and assesses the impact of MR on project efficiency. The issue at the core is not that there is no evidence supporting the effectiveness of MR in enhancing spatial accuracy, reducing rework, and improving safety, but rather that there is some evidence that MR can do so. The findings suggest that there are three fundamental gaps in the measurement and implementation of intangible returns on investment that need to be addressed: a measurement gap in quantifying these returns, an implementation gap in change management and training protocols, and a systemic gap in data standardization and interoperability. In the review, the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted with confidence, and the conclusion is that MR is likely to have a significant positive impact on project efficiency. Despite this, contractors are required to follow a staged plan of action to achieve this potential. It is important to note that the main theoretical value of this research lies in creating an extensive framework that enables us to view the adoption problem as a set of interdependent gaps rather than just a list of problems. In this way, we can provide a clear roadmap for future research and investment by contractors.

کلیدواژه‌ها English

mixed reality
project efficiency
construction industry
contractors
augmented reality
virtual reality
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