Construction management firm harnesses virtual reality to troubleshoot problems

Sarasota-based Firmo Construction is helping clients anticipate and resolve problems prior to them happening on the construction site.

  • By Grier Ferguson
  • | 6:00 a.m. March 20, 2020
Lori Sax. Stefan Baron, Eric Collin, Heather Gilpatric and Maegan Ochoa of Sarasota-based Firmo Construction are using virtual reality technology to help clients save time and money during the design-build process.
Lori Sax. Stefan Baron, Eric Collin, Heather Gilpatric and Maegan Ochoa of Sarasota-based Firmo Construction are using virtual reality technology to help clients save time and money during the design-build process.
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In recent years, virtual reality has entered more realms of life. It’s used for entertainment, sure, but also for education, journalism and health care. Virtual reality is helping businesses in a variety of industries too, including construction.

 

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