How Gaming Technology Improves Design & Construction

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How Gaming Technology Improves Design & Construction
Design and construction have developed into one of the most on demand, and the most pursued fields. One of the reasons why design and construction have become this popular is due to the increase in development in most countries such as the building of modern houses, roads, and bridges. There are, however, various factors that have proved fundamental to this rapid development in the design and construction industry. Improvement in gaming technology is one of the factors that have majorly impacted the design and construction industry due to its widespread use and complexity.
Ways in Which Gaming Technology has Improved Design and Construction
A Recent study shows that the design and construction industry has greatly improved in the recent years compared to the past. Some of the major improvements in the design and construction include the increase in complexity. In this case, individuals are able to come up with more sophisticated structures than before. There are also better regulatory measures for structures under construction and methods that can be used to evaluate the credibility of such structures to avoid future collapse. With all these improvements, there are various ways in which the gaming technology has distinctively ensured that they are well implemented (Alarcon & Mardones, 1-12).
Simulation. Simulation is a unique technique that is mostly practiced in simulation gaming where an individual is able to put themselves in virtual environments.

The incorporation of simulation in design and construction has had a great impact towards its recent improvement. Previously, the inspection of designs for various structures before construction commenced was mainly based on the point of view of an individual or a group of individuals. There was no clear way to determine the effect of certain variables in the course of construction and after construction. This resulted in many accidents involving collapsed structures which could not withstand various conditions (Howard et al. 1-6).
However, technology imported from simulation gaming has made it easier to evaluate designs of structures in different ways before construction begins. In this way, the designers can test the susceptibility of the structures to different environments and different conditions to determine the suitable site for the construction. Simulations have also helped designers to develop more complicated designs which can be constructed in complex sites without difficulty (Howard et al. 1-6).
Learning Motivation. Every industry evolves from time to time. It is, therefore, vital to ensure that all the stakeholders in the industry are well abreast of the changes that take place in the industry. Many things change in the design and construction industry such as the technology used, the types of designs and other customized changes that arise due to customer demand. Gaming technology has also evolved over the years indicating remarkable changes in terms of implied technology. Designers and constructors have been able to learn from most of these changes involved with gaming technology (Howard et al. 1-6).
Conclusion
It is clear from the research that gaming technology has played a major role in the improvements in the design and construction industry. Different players in the industry may be adapted to different forms of design and construction. However, it is vital for all of them to ensure that they are apprised of the changes in gaming technology. It is also essential for those who incorporate gaming technology in their work to ensure that they avoid extreme technology that may be more virtual than real.
Works Cited
Alarcon, L.F & Mardones, D.A. Improving the Design-Construction Interface. Proceedings IGLC, 1998, Print.
Howard, E. El at. Impact of gaming application use in construction engineering education. Nottingham University Press, 2008, Print.