Take a virtual walk around a steel-framed building under construction. Narrated by the Engineer of Record, this tour follows the load path from the deck to the foundation and includes 360 degree views of the jobsite. The tour takes approximately 15 minutes, and it can be viewed on a desktop, mobile device, VR phone viewer, or VR headset.

Instructions for Access:

This module is for educational purposes only, and the links should not be publicly shared or distributed. Complete this form to request access to the module (note that a password is required). Upon submission of the form, users will receive an email with further instructions for access.

[Educators: Please visit the Virtual Reality: Steel Construction Site Tour resource page on the Educator Forum to obtain the password for the form. Each student will need to request their own access to the module, so you will need to share the link to the form and the password. Note that the password should only be shared with your students.]

This teaching aid was developed in partnership with Hannah Blum, PhD and Edward Sippel at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

(Last Updated: December 8, 2023)

Video Overview

Presented by the developer, this short video provides an overview of the module, as well as a discussion of best practices for implementation in a steel course.