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With the ever-changing nature of today's construction sector, technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are changing the way we engage with Building Information Modeling (BIM). From coordination and optimizing design to enhanced training and safety, these technologies are reshaping how teams work. As we continue to move forward and break new ground with innovation, it is critical to explore how such immersive technologies are being used in actual projects. ARKANCE explores how such technologies are simplifying efficiency, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The following real-world projects show how AR, VR, and BIM are reshaping modern construction.
AR and VR are transforming the game at each phase of a project.
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1) One World Trade Center, New York
Extended Visualization & Design Checking
VR for Virtual Walkthroughs: Teams reviewed immersive 360° models early in the design phase to detect issues and enhance spatial planning.
AR for On-Site Alignment: AR overlays ensured construction teams followed design specifications accurately—reducing errors and rework.
2) Sydney Opera House, Australia
Clash Detection & Coordination
VR for Clash Detection: Engineers identified clashes in structural, HVAC, and electrical layouts before renovation work began.
AR for Site Coordination: AR overlays helped teams align materials and equipment with the Opera House’s complex geometry.
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3) Shanghai Tower, China
Training & Safety Enhancement
VR for Workforce Training: Workers practiced emergency responses and navigation in simulated environments.
AR for Safety Alerts: AR glasses delivered real-time hazard warnings, reducing risks on the high-profile job site.
4) Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Client & Public Engagement
VR for Client Walkthroughs: Stakeholders experienced the finished structure long before completion.
AR for Public Interaction: Visitors could visualize the completed structure through AR overlays on their devices.
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5) UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco
Facility Management & Post-Construction Use
AR for Maintenance: Technicians accessed BIM data—equipment history, schedules, guides—through AR overlays on real building components.
VR for Staff Training: Virtual building tours helped onboard hospital staff efficiently.
Why AR and VR are Relevant to BIM?
These real-world uses on some of the world's most iconic construction locations show just how valuable AR and VR are to BIM. Whether visualization and design enhancement, earlier detection of clashes, enhanced safety, or public and client involvement, the use of these immersive technologies is changing the way we build and preserve space.
At ARKANCE, we are convinced that AR and VR will remain at the leading edge of evolving the construction sector. As technology advances, the possibilities of BIM will be even bigger, paving the way for more intelligent, more efficient, and more sustainable approaches to building.
The future of BIM is data-driven, interactive, and immersive—driven by AR and VR.
Is your talent poised to take the next step in innovation?
By adopting such revolutionary technologies in your workflow, you can unlock never-before-possible productivity, teamwork, and engagement. As construction is relying more and more on BIM, AR, and VR, the possibilities are endless.
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