Immersive Virtual Reality for Online Training in Construction Management
Rhodora Abadia1, Thilini Jayawickrama1, Jonathan Fritsch1, Shokry Abdelaal1
- University of South Australia
Published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024), edited by Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, Farzad Rahimian and Mahesh Babu Purushothaman. Springer Nature, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 591, 2025, pages 992 to 1000. DOI 10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_95.
Abstract
The growth of online education and training, catering to the demand for flexible and remote learning opportunities, has used technological advancements to deliver education materials and interactive experiences. Despite its proliferation, distance learning faces criticisms due to the lack of students’ cognitive engagement as effectively as traditional face-to-face (f2f) learning methods. Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) technology emerges as a revolutionary tool in online construction management training, offering an engaging, experiential learning environment that transcends geographical limitations. The Design and Development Research (DDR) methodology to create and evaluate an IVR application for construction management education was used in this study, focusing on human-centred design and experiential learning. The application integrates head-mounted displays (HMDs) and mobile VR to facilitate independent, at-home learning. Our findings indicate a positive reception from users, evidenced by high comfort and satisfaction ratings. The IVR system was found to be user-friendly and effective in aiding participants with their training tasks, despite a learning curve for some initially. The application’s intuitiveness and reliability were affirmed, and the desire for additional activities implies engagement and potential for further development. This research concludes that when thoughtfully implemented and aligned with pedagogical goals, IVR can significantly enhance online learning experiences, particularly in construction training environments that require complex spatial and procedural understanding.
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Session
Presented in Track E, Friday 8 November 2024, 16:30 to 18:30, room WA 224 A, Auckland University of Technology. Session chair Dr Esther Aigwi.
How to Cite
Abadia, R., Jayawickrama, T., Fritsch, J., & Abdelaal, S. (2025). Immersive Virtual Reality for Online Training in Construction Management. In A. GhaffarianHoseini, A. GhaffarianHoseini, F. Rahimian, & M. B. Purushothaman (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 591, pp. 992–1000). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_95
About the Conference
Presented at SASBE 2024, the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, held in Auckland from 7 to 9 November 2024 and chaired by Professors Ali and Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, founders of GDI Academy. The version of record is published by Springer Nature; this page is the conference archive record kept by GDI Academy.