The AEC industry is also moving to embrace more AR technologies for improving various stages of construction projects. This advanced computer technology provides significant advantages through simulation and visualization of the construction industry, e.g., allowing the observer to interact with both the actual and the virtual objects and to monitor the construction progress by comparing the as-planned and as-built status of the project (Shin and Dunston 2008). AR technologies can benefit the AEC/FM industry in at least three levels: visualization, information retrieval, and interaction (Dong and Kamat 2013). Various applications of AR have been recommended for the AEC/FM industry by different researchers. Dunston and Wang (2005) proposed AR systems for AEC industry to support all phases of the constructed facility project life cycle. Wang et al. (2007) explore potential AR applications in heavy construction equipment operator training. Golparvar-Fard et al. (2009) developed a 4-dimensional AR model for automating construction progress monitoring, data collection, processing and communication in construction phase of the project. Behzadan et al. (2011) investigate a mobile 3-dimensional AR system for visualizing dynamic site operations during the construction phase. Waugh et al. (2012) developed a web-based augmented panoramic environment to document construction progress. Park et al. (2013) presented a conceptual framework that integrates AR with building information modeling (BIM) to detect construction defects. These applications demonstrate the potential of this technology for future use in this domain.
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We also predict continued growth in the use of mobile and portable multi-user AR devices to display (and capture) models and realities. The next generation mobile technologies are likely to have natural user interface (Wang et al. 2013), which would be controlled by human movement and gestures, and makes it easy for field workers to use AR systems on construction sites. It is also predicted that next generation mobile AR systems would have context-aware and location-aware applications. We also speculate that the cost of immersive hardware is, and will continue to be, an impediment to its widespread use. 2ff7e9595c
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