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Mirna Hammoudi 1 * , Abdussalam Shibani 2
Doi: https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.080104
The Syrian construction industry faces numerous challenges that hinder its efficiency and productivity, including outdated practices and a lack of modern technological integration. This study explores the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance industry practices through a descriptive analytical approach using surveys and case studies. Key findings indicate a growing awareness and favorable perception of AR among construction professionals, pinpointing substantial benefits such as enhanced project visualization, safety, and resource management. Despite these positives, significant barriers such as technological infrastructure and expertise gaps limit AR's widespread adoption. The study concludes that AR offers significant potential to revolutionize the Syrian construction industry, recommending focused governmental and private sector investment in technological training and infrastructure to leverage these benefits fully. These findings suggest that AR could be pivotal in transforming construction practices in emerging markets like Syria
AR (Augmented Reality), BIM (Building information modeling), AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction), MR (Mixed Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), MEP (Mechanical, electrical and plumbing).
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