Dr Abhinesh Prabhakaran Abhi.Prabhakaran@uwe.ac.uk
Editor
Dr Abhinesh Prabhakaran Abhi.Prabhakaran@uwe.ac.uk
Editor
Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu
Editor
Colin Booth Colin.Booth@uwe.ac.uk
Editor
Patrick Manu Patrick.Manu@uwe.ac.uk
Editor
This edited book addresses a gap in literature by advancing current understandings of the applications of immersive technology within the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector.
Globally, the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector makes an enormous contribution to the socio-economic development of nations, which is primarily evidenced by its creation/provision of the built environment. The sector has, however, often been criticised for inefficiencies, waste and diverse forms of adverse impacts that are associated with the lifecycle of the provision of built assets – design, construction, operations and maintenance and end-of-life phases. Over the years, the inefficiencies, waste and adverse impacts have often been a catalyst for calls and initiatives to transform the AEC sector. The advent of the fourth industrial revolution (commonly referred to as, ‘Industry 4.0’), which entails the automation and digitalisation of production, presents opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to improve the image and productivity of the sector. Prominent among the emerging technologies in the Industry 4.0 era is that of immersive technology, which includes virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality. The capability of immersive technology to deliver beneficial impacts for multiple construction sector stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle has been acknowledged within the industry and this continues to stimulate interest amongst practitioners, policymakers and researchers. Despite this phenomenon, at present there is no dedicated compendium of research-informed text that focusses on the multifaceted applications of immersive technology throughout the lifecycle of the provision of built assets right from concept design to end-of-life.
This book thus addresses this gap in literature by advancing current understanding of the applications of immersive technology within the AEC industry. Readers will understand how the technologies are applied, the resulting array of impacts including benefits, drawbacks, challenges and future directions for applications, research and development.
Book Type | Authored Book |
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Online Publication Date | May 9, 2025 |
Publication Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
Deposit Date | Jul 3, 2025 |
Publisher | Routledge |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032662909 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/14674881 |
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