Sitecam: a multimedia tool for the exploration of construction environments

There is increasing interest in the use of multimedia and Web based materials for teaching and learning; areas of particular significance for the use of enhanced learning materials are those that may be inaccessible to certain student populations. Environments such as building sites present unique safety and access difficulties for visits and are particularly suitable for virtual exploration using interactive software. In this paper, we present a tool that provides multiple cross linked digital media of a construction site, address some of the issues in the choice of delivery format and present an initial assessment of the efficacy of the software for teaching and learning.