Despite significant research attention on Augmented Reality (AR) in construction, there is a lack of literature on its application trends and future prospects in the U.S. construction industry. The objective of this paper is to investigate the current state of AR in construction, benefits, and drivers and offers actionable suggestions for enhancing AR applications. A systematic critical review and bibliometric mapping of related articles were conducted. Based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 64 eligible articles published between 2006 and 2023 were selected for the final review. The result of this study reveals six key AR application areas, 24 benefits and 23 drivers. Actionable suggestions to advance AR application were also discussed. Additionally, a conceptual model to support effective AR implementation in construction was developed. By synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying future research areas, this study aims to improve the advancement and application of AR technology in the construction industry.

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美国建筑业的增强现实：趋势和未来方向


尽管增强现实 （AR） 在建筑中的应用受到了大量关注，但缺乏关于其在美国建筑行业的应用趋势和未来前景的文献。本文的目的是调查 AR 在建筑、优势和驱动因素方面的现状，并为增强 AR 应用程序提供可行建议。对相关文章进行了系统的批判性评价和文献计量映射。根据定义的纳入和排除标准，选择了 2006 年至 2023 年间发表的 64 篇符合条件的文章进行最终审查。这项研究的结果揭示了 AR 的六个关键应用领域、24 个好处和 23 个驱动因素。还讨论了推进 AR 应用的可行建议。此外，还开发了一个概念模型来支持在建筑中有效实施 AR。通过综合现有知识和确定未来的研究领域，本研究旨在提高 AR 技术在建筑行业的进步和应用。