Chapter 4: Elevating Project Manager Responsibilities in Construction Projects Through Augmented and Virtual Reality Integration: A Review

Construction project management (PM) is a complex undertaking that requires various skills and knowledge. Managing quality, assets, finances, supply chains, labour and progress are all critical to the success of a project. Any delays in project completion can result in significant financial losses and unsustainability. However, the emergence of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies is revolutionising the construction industry. These technologies enable visualisation, interaction and integration of the real world and three-dimensional components. Through AR/VR, controlling and interacting with a construction project virtually while visualising it is possible. This paper reviews and discusses integrating AR/VR technologies for construction PM, focussing on increasing cost-effectiveness, sustainability, productivity and effectiveness. Integrating AR/VR technologies leads to more effective communication between two parties, and these techniques can also be useful for enhancing customer relations and sales. The project manager is responsible for overseeing every task related to the project, managing these tasks using immersive technologies beneficial.