Mixed Reality (MR) in Construction: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds
Applications of MR in Construction
1. Immersive Design & BIM Integration
MR allows users to walk through virtual buildings before construction begins.
Engineers can overlay 3D BIM models onto real sites, ensuring accurate implementation.
Helps in design validation, minimizing costly errors and rework.
2. Real-Time Collaboration & Remote Assistance
Teams can interact with 3D models in real time, improving decision-making.
Experts can remotely guide on-site workers using MR headsets like Microsoft HoloLens.
Increases efficiency and reduces travel costs for project managers and engineers.
3. Safety & Training Simulations
Workers can simulate real-world scenarios in a safe, controlled MR environment.
MR enhances training for complex machinery, hazardous material handling, and emergency procedures.
Reduces workplace accidents and improves safety compliance.
4. Augmented Worksite Management
Supervisors can use MR to visualize structural layouts and progress tracking.
Interactive overlays help in planning pipework, electrical wiring, and HVAC installations.
Increases accuracy in material placement, reducing errors.
5. On-Site Issue Detection & Problem Solving
MR identifies potential structural conflicts before actual construction begins.
Workers can interact with holographic representations of materials and equipment.
Enhances troubleshooting by enabling real-time data analysis and visualization.