VR-simulated situations is the best way to train builders in my opinion! The potential of digital technology is impossible — and imprudent — to ignore. Though the construction industry hasn't always shown enthusiasm in adopting these advances, that traditional mindset is beginning to change. There is even the opportunity to study online now. For example https://www.ablesafety.com/course/courseclasses/sst-online These courses are entirely online and available on multiple platforms including mobile, tablet devices, and desktop.
At the risk of sounding like a Luddite, before we launch into disparaging statements about the “analog” world of construction and contractors lugging around rolls of drawings understand that design and construction involved an array of delineating visual media...some analog and some digital...each of which has a specific place in the process from conceptual design to the marketing ads we see in the Times Real Estate Section.
The actual “construction” part of the process is very team oriented and often involves groups of 2 of 3 crew foremen plus personnel huddled around a site built standing desk looking at a set of...say...ductwork drawings discussing the work sequence logistics or design intent. Drawings still work very well for this group huddle and individual worker reference use and are surprisingly fast to navigate. Most workmen actually work off pre-coordinated drawings specific to their sub-trade. At the same time the construction manager field superintendent will invariably have a digital tablet with access to all project documents and specifications...and yes..perhaps digital 3-D renderings...all impossible to lug around in hard copy. Even in the most sophisticated jobs, the field trailer will have at least on full set of very well organized and maintained construction documents that will see very heavy use over the course of a project...and...a conference room with wall monitor for digital display.
Every job need the right tool and one size/type rarely fits all.
I don't know that photo-shop would classify as VR, but I really, really dislike some of the over-worked photos used by realtors in some NYT real estate articles. They look like cartoons. A good example is on this very page. Check out the San Remo Aerie is on the Market.
https://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2019/11/08/realestate/a-san-remo-aerie-on-the-market.html
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Imagine that the house you are inhabiting in VR isn't real. The furnishings you see are digitally created. Just like VR toys, no material is required - no retailing - no delivery.
interesting though the adding of VR light sources to these VR scenes has a real potential of misrepresenting the real space and the actual light that space has. I would consult these with caution if I were a buyer.
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@K Henderson Ray Tracing will do a better job - but only now are graphics cards capable of doing that becoming available.