NECA 2019 Safety Professionals Conference

Virtual Reality Technologies in Use for Training and Safety (Room Conference Room 13-14)

17 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

This presentation is a general guide through the disruptive innovation changes that are occurring in the training industry, specifically in the building construction trades. From computer mediated learning, to hands on virtual simulations that allow students to interact in real world environments.
 

The pace of technological advances that allow users to “virtually” work in environments, troubleshoot systems, and understand often dangerous aspects of working in the trades is breathtaking. Technologies by companies such as Microsoft, Google, HTC, Facebook, and others are all available for unique training of today’s construction worker.