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Abstract

Effective heavy machinery operation is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability in construction, particularly by enabling precise resource utilization and reducing environmental impact. Digital advancements, including improved operator-system interfaces, play a critical role in achieving these outcomes by supporting informed decision-making while minimizing cognitive overload and operator distraction. However, selecting the most appropriate interface tool for heavy machinery remains a challenge due to the diverse operational requirements and varying impacts of available technologies. This study explores the effectiveness of interface tools in heavy machinery guidance systems through a systematic literature review. It identifies and categorizes tools such as conventional in-cabin screens, augmented reality (AR) displays, and head-mounted displays based on their ability to optimize operational efficiency, enhance situational awareness, and improve safety. Our findings highlight the prevalent use of in-cabin screens due to their simplicity, alongside emerging technologies like AR, which demonstrate potential for improving operator-machine interaction and task precision. To address the challenge of selecting suitable interfaces, this study provides insights into their performance across construction scenarios, emphasizing how interface selection can mitigate operational inefficiencies and support sustainable practices. The analysis also underscores critical gaps, particularly in evaluating the long-term sustainability impacts of advanced interfaces, and calls for empirical research to validate their real-world contributions. These findings aim to guide the development of interface solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability, aligning construction practices with evolving technological and environmental demands.

The paper will be presented:

In-person

Primary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Sustainable Cities and Communities - - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Secondary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Climate Action - - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Primary CIB Task Group OR Working commission

TG88 – Smart Cities

Secondary CIB Task Group OR Working commission

TG96 – Accelerating Innovation in Construction

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