Perspective on the use of virtual reality in the Ghanaian building construction industry
| dc.contributor.author | Quartey, Lois Naa Kwaale | |
| dc.contributor.author | ||
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-06-30T14:39:08Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-04-19T04:14:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-06-30T14:39:08Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-04-19T04:14:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021-06-30 | |
| dc.description | 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. | en_US |
| dc.description.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. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | KNUST | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/14208 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.subject | Virtual Reality | en_US |
| dc.subject | Building Industry | en_US |
| dc.title | Perspective on the use of virtual reality in the Ghanaian building construction industry | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
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