Focusing on Improved Construction Quality through Augmented Reality Training

This research examines augmented reality (AR) technologies for improving construction quality control, focusing on material placement accuracy and workforce skill gaps. The industry struggles with labor shortages and outdated practices. AR enhances visualization, training, and inspection, aiding design interpretation and precision. This study assesses four AR devices—iPhone, iPad, HoloLens 2, and SiteVision—in a simulated construction task. The HoloLens showed the highest accuracy with the other devices exhibiting lower performance. While none of the devices met industry precision standards, the AR tool proved valuable for training and participants found them useful for learning. These findings highlight AR's potential in construction education and quality control, warranting further research.