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Virtual reality systems are making significant headway in the construction industry for design, training, planning, and management applications. With research continuing to show the virtues of adopting virtual reality in blue-collar occupational environments, the industry is making rapid and substantial investments to facilitate institutional innovation that supports adoption. Despite a push from both the research and professional community, the widespread adoption of virtual reality remains hindered because details on practical application remains unclear. This study used a social constructionist approach to capture the perspectives of industry professionals on the challenges and opportunities associated with use of virtual reality for construction safety applications. The interviews with professionals revealed that the application of virtual reality in the workplace is currently in its infancy stage and lacks standardization …