Towards AR/VR Maturity Model Adapted to the Building Information Modeling

Abstract

The challenge of improving the efficiency of the different phases of a building or infrastructure life demands considerations of innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). During this last decade, AR/VR systems for construction started to be emerged. These applications aim to virtualize or augment in real time the content of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) in order to support continuous improvement. To ensure the maturity of these applications, implementing a maturity model is needed. Based on literature, several maturity models for BIM have been proposed. However, it stays generic and needs to be adapted to the AR and VR technologies in the BIM context. To that end, we started in this paper by proposing an adapted AR/VR maturity model for BIM that aims to evaluate the maturity of these technologies according to the BIM lifecycle. This model has been conceived based on a mapping between three existing maturity models corresponding to AR, VR and BIM technologies from the most adapted existing works that deal with our goal. As a result of this mapping, three maturity levels have been identified and a detailed description of each level has been established. This model will be proposed to construction companies in order to evaluate their maturities on the use of AR/VR technologies.

Immersive Technologies-Driven Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Context of Metaverse

“…Cluster 1 VR exemplifies the ongoing investigations within the domain of VR for virtual construction. This is typically achieved through 3D real-time computer graphics and advanced display devices, such as head-mounted displays (HMDs) [43]; leveraging VR facilitates with generation of comprehensive virtual construction environments, permitting users to partake in real-time interactions with digital entities [44], which enables project teams to effortlessly conceptualise and visualise their work content, thereby assisting them in making optimal decisions for construction projects [45,46]. Consequently, VR technology is currently employed in BIM to tackle a range of challenges to design, construction, and operation, encompassing design coordination, project planning, construction education, construction operation collaboration, and facility management [8,[47][48][49][50][51][52].…”

Maturity Evaluation Methods for BIM-Based AR/VR in Construction Industry: A Literature Review

“…A maturity model is a tool used to measure a project's maturity level according to key process indicators (KPIs) [17]. It provides a framework for evaluating an organization's capabilities in different areas such as strategy, process, and technology, as explained by Succar and Kassem [51].…”

“…Currently, there are only two research studies available on the subject, as shown in Table 11. The first study is conducted by Assila et al [17] who proposed an advanced approach to developing a maturity model for BIM-based AR/VR evaluation. They defined three maturity levels based on a mapping between existing BIM and AR/VR maturity models.…”

“…Recently, immersive technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) have been introduced in the construction industry to simplify and improve efficiency in areas such as risk management and safety planning [13], [14], [15]. These technologies allow for visualization of BIM 3D model data in both full and partial virtual environments, and they offer users the ability to fully immerse themselves in artificial environments using devices like head-mounted displays [16], [17], [18]. AR enhances the perception of the real world by overlaying digital information on top of it [19], [20], while VR is a digital simulation VOLUME 4, 2016 that allows for interaction with 3D elements [21], [22], [23].…”

Role of Building Automation Technology in Creating a Smart and Sustainable Built Environment

“…In recent time, tremendous advancements have been recorded in the in the field of internet and wireless communication, it appears that innovative applications are constructing the underlying foundation and basic framework infrastructure. This provides a solid ground for human life's day-to-day necessities [18][19][20][21][22] . Buildings are being created in such a way that they provide maximum comfort and ease to the inhabitants while using the least amount of energy possible in this period, where energy management is a major issue for everyone [23][24][25][26][27] .…”