Augmented Reality for Enhanced Inspection of Secondary Building Components in Healthcare Facilities: a Case Study

Abstract: Healthcare facilities require strict safety and efficiency standards, yet secondary building components are often overlooked during handover. Existing methods like laser scanning and redlining are time-consuming and inadequate for inspecting secondary components. This article explores using Augmented Reality (AR) in inspecting secondary components in healthcare construction projects. A case study in a UK project is presented, where secondary components in patient rooms are inspected. The inspection identified 25 deviations from design, highlighting the effectiveness of AR in enhancing inspection accuracy and efficiency. The study recommends integrating AR into existing inspection workflows and further research on scalability, cost-benefit, and standardized protocols.