BIM data flow architecture with AR/VR technologies: Use cases in architecture, engineering and construction

• Published in: Automation in construction 2022-02, Vol.134, p.104054, Article 104054
• Main Authors: Schiavi, Barbara, Havard, Vincent, Beddiar, Karim, Baudry, David
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Architecture engineering construction (AEC); Augmented reality; Augmented reality (AR); Building information modeling; Building information Modeling (BIM); Building management systems; Construction engineering; Data flow architecture; Literature reviews; Systematic literature review (SLR); Virtual reality; Virtual reality (VR)
• ISSN: 0926-5805; 1872-7891
• DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2021.104054

The construction of a building comprises several phases and involves many stakeholders. As projects have become more and more complex, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology was proposed to unify projects around a Digital Twin of the information necessary for collaboration. In recent years, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) have shown their relevance in assisting in various construction activities. However, their use requires additional refinement for them to be integrated into the BIM process. This literature review is an analysis of the cutting-edge applications of AR and VR in Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) projects and prevailing trends in their usage. This review focuses on publications related to BIM's safety applications (such as risk prevention and site operations during construction phase), as well as on data flow architectures between BIM and AR or VR applications. [Display omitted] •Meta-analysis of 401 papers on Augmented/Virtual Reality(AR/VR) usage in construction.•A pluridisciplinary analysis between Building Information Modeling and AR/VR.•A detailed review of 74 papers on AR/VR according to the execution phase.•Synthesis of architectures for BIM to AR/VR tools and related trends.