International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
The Current State and Future Trajectory of VR/AR in Construction: 24 Shades of Reality
Published April 12, 2026 • Vol. 11, Issue 3, pp. 906–919Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11030071
Abstract
Objective: The construction industry faces persistent challenges in managing complex project information, ensuring safety, coordinating distributed teams, and minimizing costly errors. Extended reality (XR) technologies—virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR)—have emerged as transformative tools that fundamentally change how construction professionals visualize, interact with, and manage building projects. This systematic review synthesizes current knowledge on XR applications in building construction, examining their benefits, implementation challenges, and integration with Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems across the project lifecycle.
Keywords: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Extended Reality
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6194 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 11, Issue 3 |
| Pages | 906–919 |
| Publication date | April 12, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11030071 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Adeola Ajayi, & Ifeoluwa Desmond (2026). The Current State and Future Trajectory of VR/AR in Construction: 24 Shades of Reality. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 11(3), 906-919. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11030071
BibTeX
@article{Adeola2026,
title = {The Current State and Future Trajectory of VR/AR in Construction: 24 Shades of Reality},
author = {Adeola Ajayi and Ifeoluwa Desmond},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {906--919},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11030071},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}