Technology
Looking Into the Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Construction
As construction and design professionals leverage AR/VR technologies, it’s just a matter of time before new tools are created that will enable construction projects to be built faster and safer.
By D.J. Smith
July 16, 2020
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by D.J. Smith
D.J. Smith is the organizer of The New York Virtual Reality Meetup. NYVR hosts monthly events focused on virtual reality technology and is the second largest VR meetup in the world with 6000+ members. Prior to entering the AR/VR industry, D.J. worked for 20 years in the Real Estate and Construction Industry and has a degree in civil engineering. The Glimpse Group is a virtual and augmented reality platform company comprised of software and services subsidiaries creating enterprise solutions.
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