Perspective on the use of virtual reality in the Ghanaian building construction industry
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2021-06-30
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Abstract
With the increasing complexity of construction projects, there is the need to find ways to
manage these projects and deliver within time, budget and meet quality expectations.
Generally, digital technology offers such opportunity in the 21st century.
This study focused on one aspect of the emerging digital technology landscape. That is
Virtual Reality and how technology can contribute to the improvement of project
delivery in the Ghanaian building industry. The study sought to examine the use of
virtual reality in the building construction sector in Ghana. The methodological paradigm
used was the pragmatist approach and relied on the use of questionnaires. There were
sixty respondents (60) out of eighty- two questionnaire distributed and comprises of
individuals from the Building construction industry (D1K1, D2K2, Design consultancies
and Real Estate developers). The study found that the Ghanaian building industry has the
exposure to virtual reality technology; however, are unaware of the full potential it has to
offer. Majority of users considered it a useful marketing tool first before all others. The
virtual reality technology is utilised mainly during final visualisations and clients
meetings. A significant setback, however, was the lack of awareness of the benefits of
the technology and the corresponding budgetary constraints with its adoption.
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award Degree of Master of Science in Construction Management.
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Virtual Reality, Building Industry