Compared to China, the adoption of VR technology abroad is significantly more widespread. According to a study by ARCDocumentSolutions, a renowned information technology and service company, VR is poised to become one of the most powerful emerging technologies in the construction industry. In fact, 65.3% of professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction management reported that virtual reality applications help clients better visualize building designs, which greatly reduces budget costs and the number of required workers.
The Application of BIM+VR Technology Abroad
1. Welding Training: Welding plays a critical role in all types of construction. However, due to the risks involved and the complexity of the equipment, training can be challenging. Lincoln Electric developed the VRTEX360 welding training system based on BIM+VR technology. This system simulates real construction environments, allowing trainees to experience their future work settings virtually before working on actual construction sites.
2. Project Visualization: One persistent challenge in construction is that project owners, who often lack technical expertise, struggle to fully understand drawings and models. To address this, McCarthy Construction Company, one of the largest private construction firms in the United States, has been researching since 2010. They developed a solution using Oculus VR to visually present drawing information to clients, enabling them to virtually experience their future offices or workspaces firsthand.
3. Architectural Design: Mortenson Construction, another leading private construction company in the U.S., created its own virtual reality software for managing complex medical and industrial projects. Using the HTCVive platform, they display project layouts through VR, allowing for design modifications based on user feedback. This approach ensures that building designs better align with the users’ experiences and needs.
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