In 2019, Southland Industries, one of the largest MEP building systems experts in the U.S., was awarded a contract to develop a 7 million square foot consolidated car rental facility at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Given the substantial size of the project and the need to work quickly and precisely, Southland decided to …
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Working with augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) can be a game changer for both remote collaboration and improving employee health and safety. Below are eight ways in which these tools benefit the construction industry: 1. Environment Visualization and Sharing: With global collaboration becoming more common and COVID requiring social distancing, site view sharing …
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When construction professionals first hear the phrase “mixed reality,” it may conjure up visions of teenagers with virtual reality goggles strapped over their heads, or roaming gamers hunting down imaginary Pokémon characters with their smartphones. The truth is that mixed reality has a lot more going for it than just the “cool factor” and it …
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In many ways, construction is one of the least digitized industries in today’s economy, with many workers continuing to employ tried and true manual methods. A shift is underway, however, as more advanced, field-friendly tools reach construction sites around the globe. With digital platforms like CAD and BIM now considered industry staples, the next step …
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Construction teams increasingly rely on Extended Reality – also known as XR –applications both on and off the jobsite. Extended Reality encompasses Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Augmented Reality (AR). Each tool delivers visual content and can support construction and design teams in different ways. VR is a fully immersive experience, using apps …
Maintaining clear communications and positive working relationships between the office and on-site construction crews can be challenging. Engineers and architects may have difficulty conveying the intent of designs or layouts. Workers onsite may encounter unforeseen obstacles or considerations not taken into account during the design phase. This has been a perennial problem in the construction …
