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Leveraging AI to Enhance XR in the AEC Industry

Sepehr Alizadehsalehi, Ahmad Hadavi

Published 2025

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The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry will benefit significantly from integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies. This paper explores the immense potential of AI-enhanced XR in tackling the industry challenges. While AI and XR are currently employed independently, this paper proposes a framework for their integration, aiming to optimize resource allocation, elevate safety protocols, and enhance project accuracy. Supported by a SWOT analysis, the study presents practical implications and proposed use cases showcasing the application of AI and XR in AEC projects. The paper provides a strategic roadmap for integrating AI-driven XR, emphasizing its potential to drive immediate and sustainable advancements in construction practices and set new industry benchmarks for innovation and efficiency.

Abstract

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry will benefit significantly from integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies. This paper explores the immense potential of AI-enhanced XR in tackling the industry challenges. While AI and XR are currently employed independently, this paper proposes a framework for their integration, aiming to optimize resource allocation, elevate safety protocols, and enhance project accuracy. Supported by a SWOT analysis, the study presents practical implications and proposed use cases showcasing the application of AI and XR in AEC projects. The paper provides a strategic roadmap for integrating AI-driven XR, emphasizing its potential to drive immediate and sustainable advancements in construction practices and set new industry benchmarks for innovation and efficiency.

Topics

Cross-Modal Intelligence and Multimodal IntegrationHCI-HBILLMs for AECReview PaperVision-Language Models for AECXRAI for AECmetaverse for AEC

Cite this paper

@InProceedings{1f7c4804,
author="Alizadehsalehi, Sepehr
and Hadavi, Ahmad",
editor="GhaffarianHoseini, Ali
and Ghaffarianhoseini, Amirhosein
and Rahimian, Farzad
and Babu Purushothaman, Mahesh",
title="Leveraging AI to Enhance XR in the AEC Industry",
booktitle="Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024)",
year="2025",
publisher="Springer Nature Singapore",
address="Singapore",
pages="1099--1108",
abstract="The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry will benefit significantly from integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies. This paper explores the immense potential of AI-enhanced XR in tackling the industry challenges. While AI and XR are currently employed independently, this paper proposes a framework for their integration, aiming to optimize resource allocation, elevate safety protocols, and enhance project accuracy. Supported by a SWOT analysis, the study presents practical implications and proposed use cases showcasing the application of AI and XR in AEC projects. The paper provides a strategic roadmap for integrating AI-driven XR, emphasizing its potential to drive immediate and sustainable advancements in construction practices and set new industry benchmarks for innovation and efficiency.",
isbn="978-981-96-4051-5"
}