Key Organisational Attributes for Developing a Maturity Model: Adopting Immersive Technologies in Construction Safety Training

Immersive Technologies (ImTs), such as virtual reality (VR) And augmented reality
(AR) Offer a promising avenue to enhance safety in the construction industry by
enriching training with improved knowledge, skills, effectiveness, and accessibility, while promoting a robust safety culture. Despite recognising the value of integrating ImTs into construction safety training and the considerable research devoted to its technical aspects, organisations face challenges in its adoption. The lack of standardised frameworks and reliance on outdated training methods are major barriers, hindering the full realisation of ImT's benefits for safety training. This study aims to establish an organisational readiness model that identifies critical attributes for successful ImTs implementation. Through a combination of systematic literature review (SLR) And questionnaire-based expert verification, fourteen organisational
attributes were identified, and grouped into three categories: people and
organisational structure, technology, and lifecycle costs. This insight could help
organisations better understand their capabilities and prepare plans for implementing ImTs in safety training. Highlighting the need for an ImTs maturity model tailored to organisational needs, this research underscores the potential of ImTs to revolutionise safety training in construction.