Publications

Image-Based Modeling Approaches for Projects Status Comparison

Rankohi, S. & Waugh, L.M.

Abstract: Project professionals frequently compare as-planned models with the as-built status to re-plan and coordinate site work, control project quality, monitor progress, detect defects, and inspect building health. During the last few years significant research has been undertaken on image-based modeling (IBM) techniques for construction projects. This paper investigates current IBM tools and techniques for project status comparison to identify gaps and overlaps in this area... Click here to read full paper

Review and Analysis of Augmented Reality Literature for Construction Industry

Rankouhi, S. & Waugh, L. M.

Abstract: Research has identified various beneficial capabilities for augmented reality technologies in the AEC industry such as virtual site visits, comparing as-built and as-planned status of projects, pre-empting schedule disputes, enhancing collaboration opportunities, and planning/training for similar projects. This paper provides an expanded foundation for future research by presenting a statistical review of augmented reality technology in the AEC industry... Click here to read full paper

A Literature Review on the Comparison Role of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Technologies in the AEC Industry

Rankouhi, S. & Waugh, L. M.

Abstract: The application of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry has tremendously increased. These technologies play various roles in different stages of the construction projects, such as simulating construction performance, comparing as-built and as-planned statuses of projects, pre-empting schedule disputes, improving collaboration opportunities, and training for similar projects... Click here to read full paper

Virtual Reality in The AEC Industry: A Literature Review

Rankohi, S. & Waugh, L.M.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, the application of Virtual Reality technologies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry has tremendously increased. However, these virtual technologies are still developing and further investigation in this research domain is essential. This article provides an extended foundation for future research by presenting a review of virtual reality technology... Click here to read full paper

New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal: Website follows One Mile House Interchange progress

Karissa Donkin Telegraph-Journal

SAINT JOHN - A group of students at the University of New Brunswick are giving the public the ability to track the construction progress of the One Mile House Interchange. Engineering students in Fredericton run a website called VRDocumentation.com. It's a unique virtual reality tool that allows people to see how a construction site has changed over time through panoramic photographs... Click here to read full article

Augmented Reality Technologies for AEC Projects: A Literature Review

Rankouhi, S. & Waugh, L.M.

ABSTRACT: Since 2006, researchers at the University of New Brunswick have used virtual and augmented reality technologies to document the construction phase of projects for facility owners. That research has identified the following beneficial capabilities: virtual site visits, comparing as-built and as-planned status of projects, pre- empting schedule disputes, enhancing collaboration opportunities, and planning/training for similar projects... Click here to read full paper

Inuvik Super School VR Documentation: Mid-Project Status

Waugh L.M., Rausch B., Ingram T., Aziz F.

ABSTRACT: Over the last eight years the Construction Engineering and Management team at the University of New Brunswick have developed technologies to document the status of on-site progress. The evolving system, referred to as VR Doc, presents high-resolution, virtual reality panoramas of on-site operations in an interface that allows the user to explore the construction site throughout the project timeline... Click here to read full paper

Virtual Reality Documentation of Site Status: Proof of Concept

Waugh L.M., Chisholm G.L., Nicholson B.A.W., Rankin J.H.

ABSTRACT: The construction of the Hartland Community School has recently finished. To document the progress of this project and to experiment with virtual reality technologies, images were captured and virtual reality panoramas were generated bimonthly from July to December of 2006 and then monthly from January to March of 2007; resulting in 14 sets of 35 panoramas... Click here to read full paper