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XR is not just about the wow factor or the latest gadget. The use of XR is helping construction companies solve major challenges, enabling them to: • Foster better stakeholder engagement by improving communication and collaboration • Achieve greater productivity by accelerating decision making, reducing downtime, and minimizing rework • Improve safety by facilitating thorough planning and training Better Stakeholder Engagement Traditional 2D plans are difficult for many people, both laymen and professionals, to visualize. XR can literally bring those plans to life so internal and external stakeholders can clearly understand how the finished project will be positioned and how it will look and function in the real world. XR can be used to clearly communicate design intent to external stakeholders, creating greater support for the project and even a competitive advantage for the contractor. By providing stakeholders with a visual representation of the project before construction, challenges can be identified and communicated more easily, ensuring expectations are effectively managed. XR also makes it possible to share work in progress in a safe yet realistic way, a critical capability for those who must manage complex public projects involving multiple stakeholders. Similarly, XR makes it possible to share design intent with internal stakeholders. Work crews, subcontractors, and others on the jobsite gain a single and consistent visual representation of the finished project. When everyone from owners to public officials to contractors to subs are working from the same understanding, they coordinate and communicate with each other more effectively. XR creates a shared vision for the project that in turn increases the likelihood of success. Not Just a WOW Factor 3 Thomas, Eric; Bowman, Jay; Schott, Peter; Snyder, Jay; Spare, Natalie. 2018 Industry Report: Construction Disconnected. FMI/PlanGrid. August 2018.