Montreal, Quebec, Canada
June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025
August 15, 2025
Construction Engineering Division: Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics
Construction Engineering Division (CONST)
15
https://peer.asee.org/55483
Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with 22 years of the academic experience at five different universities. Students and
departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.
The construction sector has experienced significant technological advancements in recent years, with Building Information Modeling (BIM) playing a crucial role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration. This study investigates the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in construction, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize various aspects of the building process, including design, planning, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. VR empowers stakeholders by enabling informed decision-making, issue detection, and operational optimization through real-time visualization and simulation in immersive 3D environments. Meanwhile, BIM provides a comprehensive digital representation of a building’s lifecycle, facilitating seamless data sharing throughout the design, construction, and operational phases. This integration has the potential to improve spatial awareness, collision detection, safety training, and stakeholder engagement, ultimately leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and project success. The paper explores key use cases, challenges, and future prospects of VR-BIM integration, with a focus on its potential to disrupt the construction industry. Additionally, the study evaluates the current status of VR hardware and software, providing insights into its future applications in the sector. The findings suggest that VR-enhanced instruction can equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in the construction industry, highlighting the importance of integrating VR and BIM in construction education. Keywords: Virtual Reality, BIM, Construction sector, 3D environments, Construction management, Education.
Adhikari, S., & Vadlamudi, N. (2025, June), Assessing the Impact of VR in Construction Management and Education: A Review of Current Trends and Future Directions Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . https://peer.asee.org/55483
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