Feasibility Study for a New Mixed-Reality Enhanced Construction Inspection Workflow

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This study introduces a mixed-reality (MR) tool for construction inspections, designed to address inefficiencies in traditional and mobile-based methods by consolidating functionalities into a hands-free, immersive system. Unlike existing solutions, such as smartphone and tablet apps, this MR tool leverages a head-mounted display to enable seamless data collection, defect annotation, measurement, and real-time synchronization. The MR tool demonstrated significant time efficiency compared with traditional paper-based inspection methods, with users completing inspections approximately 35% faster on average. By documenting both successes and challenges, this study aims to provide a reference for those seeking to build MR systems for construction inspection. The findings offer insights into design considerations and implementation strategies, contributing to the advancement of existing MR technology for construction management. This work hopes to serve as a resource for future researchers and practitioners looking to refine and adopt MR solutions for inspection tasks.