{"id":779,"date":"2021-05-17T19:38:52","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T14:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/?p=779"},"modified":"2021-05-17T19:38:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T14:08:52","slug":"are-immersive-technologies-beneficial-to-the-aec-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/are-immersive-technologies-beneficial-to-the-aec-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Are immersive technologies beneficial to the AEC industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The construction industry has typically not been extremely dependent on technology. It is only in the past few decades that it has slowly started to integrate modern technology into its process. Firstly, it was with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/cad-drafting-services.php\" title=\"Cad Drafting Services\">CAD Services<\/a> which allowed the AEC professionals to create 2D Drawings and 3D models digitally and with enhanced accuracy. It also provided them with tools to better collaborate with other project members. After CAD, the next thing to take over the AEC sector was BIM. The 3D modelling process has benefits in the planning, designing, onsite construction and management phase. CAD and BIM have paved the way for other technological advancements like using drones for monitoring, robots for carrying out repetitive tasks etc. Immersive Technologies are the latest trend in the AEC industry which has benefits throughout the construction process. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is Immersive\nTechnology? <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immersive Technology\naims to create a unique experience by merging the physical world with digital\nor stimulated reality. The two main types of immersive technologies are virtual\nreality and augmented reality. They share many of the same characteristics but\nhave subtle differences. Augmented Reality is an enhanced version of the real\nworld achieved by visual or auditory elements. Augmented Reality is achieved\nvia technology like scanning a code on the phone for instance. Virtual Reality\non the other hand is a computer-generated environment or an image that can also\nbe interacted with via special electronic equipment. A lot of VR and AR is\ncurrently used in the gaming industry. It has also recently started being used in\nthe construction industry. Even though it is still in its early stages in the\ncurrent article we state a few uses of immersive technology. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Immersive\nTechnology for better presentations: <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/3d-rendering-services.php\" title=\"3d Rendering Services\"> 3D Rendering Services <\/a>are used to create picture perfect 3D visualizations, renders and animations that can help the clients get an idea of the final output effectively. Virtual Reality can take this a step further. It can be used to create a final project environment or image of the building complete with the furnishings, interior designs etc. Here, with one click the clients can experiment with different colours, furniture positions, textures etc. Similarly, Augmented reality can be extremely effective to run simulations allowing a proper understanding of the final project outcome. With immersive technology the communication between the designers and clients becomes clearer and it ensures that there is no miscommunication between them. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BIM and Immersive\nTechnology for project planning: <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building Information\nModelling goes a long way in streamlining the construction process. With\nimmersive technology and BIM, it will be possible for the AEC professionals to\nthe see building in real surroundings and at real scale. It is also possible to\ntake virtual walks in order to check on design errors and make the required\nmodifications in the preconstruction stage itself. BIM and immersive technology\ncan also provide the contractors, project managers and other stakeholders\ninvolved in the construction process to visualize the effect of the changes in\nreal time. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immersive Technology\ncan also provide them the ability to monitor their projects more effectively.\nWith Augmented Reality contractors and project monitors can take photos, make\nnotes on problems and integrate with the model. It can also be easily shared\nand members located any different location can access it simply via a phone or\na tablet. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trainings and Risk\nMitigation:<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immersive Technology\ncan go a long way in mitigating onsite risk for workers. With Virtual reality\nit is possible to create no risk simulations like that of operating heavy\nmachinery and complicated tools. Labours and machine operators can learn to\noperate each piece of equipment without any adverse consequences. Similarly AR\ncan provide direct information to the concerned person on a phone or a tablet.\nWith the information and instructions being handy the errors arising out of\nmiscommunication can be reduced immediately. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion: <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, there are\nvarious ways in which immersive technology can enable the AEC professionals to\nbetter plant and present the building construction process. It can reduce\ncommunication gap between the clients and the construction professionals and\nhelps in minimizing risk of workers with proper planning and training. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The construction industry has typically not been extremely dependent on technology. It is only in the past few decades that it has slowly started to integrate modern technology into its process. Firstly, it was with CAD Services which allowed the AEC professionals to create 2D Drawings and 3D models digitally and with enhanced accuracy. 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