https://www.spk.usace.army.mil Sacramento District News RSS Feed en-us Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:21:00 GMT Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:49:25 GMT https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4574751/stepping-inside-the-design-how-vr-is-advancing-usace-projects/ USACE Sacramento District is using building information modeling (BIM) and virtual reality (VR) to help project teams visualize infrastructure designs before construction begins. By allowing engineers, customers and contractors to experience projects at true scale, the technology improves spatial understanding, identifies design conflicts earlier, strengthens collaboration and helps reduce costly changes during construction. The approach supports USACE’s efforts to leverage technology to deliver quality infrastructure safely, on time and within budget.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/14/2003982494/115/75/0/260205-A-DX319-1199.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Col. Robert McTighe, commander of the Sacramento District, dons a virtual reality headset as Kevin Russ, USACE Sacramento building information modeling manager, walks the commander through a demonstration of an upcoming real-world project through the view of a virtual reality environment during the “Virtual Reality for Building Information Modeling” presentation in Sacramento, California on Feb. 5, 2026. The presentation highlighted how integrating virtual reality and building information modeling enables immersive collaboration, helping teams identify design issues early, improve coordination and deliver U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects more efficiently. (U.S. Army photo by Bertha Smith, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Public Affairs)' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:21:00 GMT Bertha Angela Smith https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4574751/stepping-inside-the-design-how-vr-is-advancing-usace-projects/ Technology All Photos