<p>Virtual reality (VR) holds significant potential to transform the construction industry by enhancing data-driven decision-making, productivity, quality, and safety. However, the conservative nature of the industry has constrained the widespread adoption of this disruptive technology. The integration of VR into design prototypes, planning processes, training systems, and remote collaboration efforts remains hindered by entrenched construction workflows and organizational inertia. This study employs a comprehensive survey targeting Malaysian construction stakeholders to develop an analytics-driven framework for the tactical application of VR. The research further examines the impact of change management across different project types, professional roles, and factors related to technological readiness. Findings reveal that VR-based multifunctional virtual modeling significantly improves coordination, skill development, dynamic collision detection, and design visualization. Moreover, the study identifies key adoption barriers, including budget constraints, resistance to technological change, and challenges related to data interoperability. By adopting a phased implementation roadmap, construction leaders can strategically integrate VR throughout the project lifecycle, thereby enhancing productivity and organizational culture while addressing integration challenges. As VR adoption in construction continues to expand, future research opportunities exist to validate and refine the proposed framework across a broader spectrum of use cases, organizational types, geographic contexts, and infrastructure conditions.</p>