Impediments to the adoption of augmented and virtual reality for safety enhancement on construction sites

The construction industry is regarded as one of the most dangerous industries to work. This is due to its high accident and fatality rate. The birth of the fourth industrial revolution provided many technologies to enhance and foresee safety by preventing accidents. Examples of such technologies are augmented reality and virtual reality. The study assessed the Nigerian construction industry and identified the impediments to the adoption of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to enhance safety on construction project sites. Data was retrieved through a well-structured questionnaire administered randomly to construction industry professionals in Nigeria. Data collected was analysed and, the impediments clustered. The barriers were identified and clustered under - "Policy and the nature of the industry"and "Knowledge related factors". The study identified and classified the impediments to the adoption of AR and VR for safety enhancement and accident prevention in the Nigerian construction industry. Also, the study proposed recommendations to achieve a safer construction industry.