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Upgrade client experience
Thanks to advancements in technology, clients can check on their collaborators and projects in real time. Using virtual reality allows them to see the visual rendering in their projects and later on, the progress in the construction sites. Now that people are more concerned about their safety, this presents a better alternative that will lessen the need for frequent site visits and inspections.
Train the workforce
Just as VR is being used in other industries such as education and military to train people, this technology can be used to train those who work on-site. According to Reddy Kancharla, preparing manpower to become familiar with the manual and technical processes in construction projects with constant trainings will help them work on-site safely. Doing this through VR will help them visualize and apply what they have learned before they enter the worksite.
Detect issues early on
No construction project is similar which is why it's important to be one step ahead when it comes to detecting issues. Reddy Kancharla shares that using virtual reality can help point out problems in a site. While 3D modeling provides a detailed and accurate look at a project, VR can help engineers examine the details as if they were in the site. This process can help them pinpoint potential issues as well as find the right materials to use. This walk-through process allows teams to cut costs and stay efficient.
Reddy Kancharla has more than 25 years of experience in civil construction, geotechnical consultation, and construction QA/QC, and more than a decade in senior management for civil engineering firms. Subscribe to this Twitter page for more updates.
