International conference on construction engineering and project management (국제학술발표논문집)

  • 2024.07a
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  • Pages.599-605
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  • 2024
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  • 2508-9048(eISSN)
Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회)
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The Metaverse in Construction: Foundations, Frameworks, and Potentials

  • Akeem Pedro (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Mehrtash Soltani (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Rahat Hussain (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Chansik Park (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University)
  • Published : 2024.07.29
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Abstract

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the term "metaverse" has emerged at the forefront of discussions, yet its conceptualization remains nebulous, especially in specialized domains such as construction. The metaverse represents an interconnected digital realm where physical and virtual realities converge, enabling transformative experiences and collaborations. This study seeks to disambiguate the notion of the metaverse, particularly contextualizing it within the construction industry's paradigm. By juxtaposing the metaverse with existing technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins, this paper elucidates the unique technological components that would define a construction-centric metaverse. This paper highlights precepts and requirements for a construction domain metaverse. Potential applications of the metaverse within construction settings are explored, offering practitioners insights into avenues for research and development. This research aims to offer a guide for industry professionals, technologists, and researchers, providing clarity on harnessing the metaverse's capabilities effectively and setting the foundation for its meaningful integration in construction endeavors.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (No. NRF-2022R1A2B5B02002553). We also need to acknowledge the support of the "National R&D Project for Smart Construction Technology (No.RS-2020-KA156291)" funded by the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and managed by the Korea Expressway Corporation.

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