Virtual reality (VR) brings an whole new dimension to the education of construction professionals. It enables safe and repeatable training of work procedures in a realistic digital environment, without the risk of injury, material loss, or limitations of an actual construction site. Thanks to a high level of interactivity, participants are actively involved in the learning process, can master correct technological procedures, learn from their own mistakes, and gain practical experience in a more efficient and engaging way. At the same time, VR technology helps modernize technical education and makes construction-related fields more attractive to the younger generation in a way that reflects current digital trends and the demands of the modern labour market.
In Virtual Reality, Participants Acquire Skills Through Practice
On Wednesday, 6 May 2026, the opening national workshop of the European DiVIRTUE project took place in Prague, focusing on the use of virtual reality in construction education.
The workshop demonstrated how modern digital technologies and virtual reality can fundamentally transform vocational education in the construction sector. VR offers the possibility of safe, interactive, and practice-oriented training that allows participants to acquire work procedures in a realistic digital environment.
Participants discussed current challenges in the construction sector, the shortage of qualified workers, and the need to make technical fields more attractive to younger generations. The agenda also included an introduction to the objectives of the DiVIRTUE project and the development process of innovative VR learning modules.
Functional VR Lessons in Practice
The workshop included a presentation of already functional VR training lessons that enable realistic practice of construction procedures in a digital environment.
Great interest was generated by a hands-on demonstration of a forthcoming VR lesson focused on the installation of ETICS insulation systems, attracting both primary school students and experienced professionals. Participants had the opportunity to try working in a virtual environment and experience effective training of practical procedures.
The DiVIRTUE project responds to the growing need to modernize construction education and presents an innovative approach that connects construction, digital technologies, and practical training of future professionals. It also shows that virtual reality can play a key role in modernizing construction education and in preparing a new generation of specialists for the demands of the modern construction industry.
Learn more about the project at https://www.svn.cz/cs/divirtue and https://k126.fsv.cvut.cz/projekt/divirtue
