Rotated component factor interpretation of the 27 peculiar barriers
| Component | Factor naming | Barriers | Barrier code | Factor loading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial and legal reasons | Project planning costs increased. Cost of BIM experts and time required for training Missing insurance framework for BIM application Lack of protocols in line with market demand The unclear sole ownership right of BIM tool data Contractual BIM environment Absence of insurance applicable to the BIM application | BC24 BC25 BC27 BC28 BC29 BC30 BC31 | 0.675 0.563 0.549 0.745 0.694 0.574 0.687 |
| 2 | Construction management circumstances | Misunderstanding of BIM concept Lack of support from senior leaders of the construction industry from the traditional method of contracting to embrace the use of BIM technology Lack of well-develop practical strategies and standards Lack of support from owners and managers due to inadequate knowledge of BIM concepts Negative attitude towards working collaboratively Lack of a stable BIM tool working environment | BC5 BC6 BC7 BC9 BC10 BC11 | 0.526 0.546 0.637 0.590 0.681 0.538 |
| 3 | Technological and environmental influence | Absence of adequate quantifiable digital design information Insufficient available BIM data Lack of BIM experts Reluctancy/lack of knowledge sharing by firms that have successfully implemented BIM Lack of organised BIM studying means | BC14 BC16 BC19 BC20 BC21 | 0.556 0.613 0.692 0.602 0.721 |
| 4 | Personnel factors | Lack of familiarity with BIM capacity Habitual resistance to change from the traditional mode of design and build Poor awareness of BIM benefits | BC2 BC3 BC4 | 0.759 0.544 0.749 |
| 5 | Technical and economic factor | Complex process of learning BIM technology Complexity in getting used to BIM technology and procedures High costs related to the BIM software, hardware, and training | BC17 BC18 BC23 | 0.724 0.723 0.555 |
| 6 | Leadership factors | Absence of support from policymakers | BC33 | 0.697 |
| 7 | Management factor | Project risks caused by BIM | BC8 | 0.841 |
| 8 | Professional workforce influences | Low computer skills among some construction professionals | BC1 | 0.736 |
| Component | Factor naming | Barriers | Barrier code | Factor loading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial and legal reasons | Project planning costs increased. | BC24 | 0.675 |
| 2 | Construction management circumstances | Misunderstanding of BIM concept | BC5 | 0.526 |
| 3 | Technological and environmental influence | Absence of adequate quantifiable digital design information | BC14 | 0.556 |
| 4 | Personnel factors | Lack of familiarity with BIM capacity | BC2 | 0.759 |
| 5 | Technical and economic factor | Complex process of learning BIM technology | BC17 | 0.724 |
| 6 | Leadership factors | Absence of support from policymakers | BC33 | 0.697 |
| 7 | Management factor | Project risks caused by BIM | BC8 | 0.841 |
| 8 | Professional workforce influences | Low computer skills among some construction professionals | BC1 | 0.736 |
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