Panorama Atual e Potencialidades da Realidade Aumentada na Construção Civil

Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) emerges as a powerful tool to enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM), improving the visualization of construction sites and aiming to reduce—or even eliminate—errors resulting from human mistakes or technical failures. By employing AR-based applications, it is possible to reconstruct architectural designs, structural components, and installations at full scale directly on-site. This study provides an overview and highlights key applications of augmented reality within the construction industry, emphasizing the advantages this technology can offer across various domains by boosting on-site productivity. Through a comprehensive literature review, incorporating data from books, scientific articles, qualitative and statistical analyses, and online sources, relevant information was gathered to identify the principal uses and current potential of augmented reality in civil construction. The findings indicate that the approaches implemented thus far have the capacity to significantly advance the construction sector. Augmented reality is positioned to drive major progress, fostering increased efficiency, safety, and sustainability, and contributing to a promising future for the industry. Looking ahead, continuous development is expected, with augmented reality playing a central role in innovation and in enhancing the quality of construction projects.