Developing a BIM-enabled Bilingual Safety Training Module for the Construction Industry

Abstract

This research documents and assesses the development of a construction safety training module featuring BIM-enabled 3D visualization narrated in both English and Spanish to test if such information can enhance safety training for construction management students and construction workers. A pilot (English version) of the module was administered to construction management students and generally their responses were positive. Spanish and English versions of the modules were then administered to professional mason laborers onsite in Denver, CO. This paper highlights the technical challenges and the lessons learned through the development of training module, particularly for use and research on actual construction sites. Findings support and highlight future opportunities to develop more advanced, custom (project specific) bilingual safety training modules.