There is a looming shortage of well-trained professionals in the wood construction workforce. To challenge this shortage, we developed a simulated learning environment that leverages a novel Virtual Reality (VR) system to train novice workers in wooden wall construction. A comprehensive task analysis was first used to best identify training requirements. Then, a virtual building site was modeled and a 3D video tutorial was implemented using a VR Head-Mounted Display (HMD). To evaluate the effectiveness of this tool, participants who learned via the VR training tool were compared with participants who instead only had simple 2-D instructional video training. VR training resulted in better retention, task performance, learning speed, and engagement than the video training counterpart, maintaining system usability. This demonstrates that VR is a viable training tool for the construction sector and can produce benefits beyond those of traditional video training.

Osti F., de Amicis R., Sanchez C.A., Tilt A.B., Prather E., Liverani A. (2021). A VR training system for learning and skills development for construction workers. VIRTUAL REALITY, 25(2), 523-538 [10.1007/s10055-020-00470-6].

A VR training system for learning and skills development for construction workers

Osti F.;de Amicis R.;Liverani A.
2021

Abstract

There is a looming shortage of well-trained professionals in the wood construction workforce. To challenge this shortage, we developed a simulated learning environment that leverages a novel Virtual Reality (VR) system to train novice workers in wooden wall construction. A comprehensive task analysis was first used to best identify training requirements. Then, a virtual building site was modeled and a 3D video tutorial was implemented using a VR Head-Mounted Display (HMD). To evaluate the effectiveness of this tool, participants who learned via the VR training tool were compared with participants who instead only had simple 2-D instructional video training. VR training resulted in better retention, task performance, learning speed, and engagement than the video training counterpart, maintaining system usability. This demonstrates that VR is a viable training tool for the construction sector and can produce benefits beyond those of traditional video training.
2021
Osti F., de Amicis R., Sanchez C.A., Tilt A.B., Prather E., Liverani A. (2021). A VR training system for learning and skills development for construction workers. VIRTUAL REALITY, 25(2), 523-538 [10.1007/s10055-020-00470-6].
Osti F.; de Amicis R.; Sanchez C.A.; Tilt A.B.; Prather E.; Liverani A.
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