ISSN(Online): 2319-8753 ISSN (Print): 2347-6710 International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (An ISO 3297: 2007 Certified Organization) Website: www.ijirset.com Vol. 6, Issue 6, June 2017 Copyright to IJIRSET DOI:10.15680/IJIRSET.2017.0606276 12120 Implementation of Virtual Reality in Construction Industry Ashok Arjun Avhad 1 , Dr. G.A.Hinge 2 ME Civil (Construction Management) 2 nd year Student, Dept. of Civil Engg, TSSMs BSCOER, Narhe, Pune, India Professor & Guide, Dept of Civil Engg. , TSSM’s BSCOER, Narhe, Pune, India ABSTRACT: Present-day construction projects are characterized by short-term partnerships between multidisciplinary teams with varying levels of process maturity and information handling capability. They involve the planning, Architectural Design and erection of structures of all types. Compared with other industries, the construction sector has relatively poor profit margins and low efficiency levels. The product development process in construction is still structured as a sequential chain of activities in which each activity is separated in time and space and where Architectural Design information is communicated using traditional documents, such as 2D drawings and written specifications. This process is slow and error prone and reflects the functional orientation of the construction project. However, lessons learned from the manufacturing industry have shown that new Architectural Design processes using modern information and communication technology (ICT),tools such as concurrent engineering and virtual reality (VR) can increase efficiency and reduce lead times. So far, VR has been used sporadically in the construction industry, often from the perspective of visualizing the product Architectural Design for the client. The objective of present research has been to investigate how VR (and thereby 3D) can be used during the planning, Architectural Design and realization phase of a construction project with the emphasis on complex building products. What are the main benefits and how should the construction project be organized in order to make use of the potential benefits the technology offers? The main hypothesis during present research has been that the use of digital prototypes visualized using VR technology makes it easier to identify, analyze, coordinate and communicate the product Architectural Design in order to improve the decision-making and thereby the final product. Virtual reality technologies both play vital roles in the construction industry. Virtual reality technologies, however, have a higher benefit when compared to Real. The technology types are discussed,with their similarities and differences explained. The past, present, and future is described. Some benefits of using Virtual reality technology are discussed. The drawbacks are mentioned, with the way to correct them detailed. KEYWORDS: Virtual Reality (VR),Construction Industry, Augmented Reality (AR) I. INTRODUCTION Throughout the 20 th century and beyond, the World has seen monumental changes in a wide variety of aspects. In our regard, there has a huge transformation in the construction industry. Through building bigger and better things, the industry has revolutionized means and methods [3].In addition, in order to overcome shortage of competent workforce, the construction industry has taken advantage of technology to better recruit and retain new workers in construction career[8]. One of the technological tool employed by the construction industry is called Virtual Reality, in which a three-dimensional, computer generated environment can be explored and interacted by a person. Virtual Reality shares the same concept, but rather than to interact in a non-existing environment (virtual reality), Virtual reality uses existing environment while implementing virtual elements to appear as if both are together at the same time [6]. The purpose of this review is to explore the changes in the construction industry that are resulting from Augmented and virtual technology. What is virtual reality? In technical terms, virtual reality (VR) is described as a computer-generated 3-dimensional environment that can be explored as well as interacted with by an individual.