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Factor 1:

Legal implications

variance explained = 30.271%

Eigenvalue = 22.703

Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.933

N = 15

Data security

0.759

Processes and responsibilities

0.743

Professional liability

0.731

Legislation and judicial precedence

0.695

Data interoperability

0.694

Sharing of copyright data

0.691

Intellectual Property Rights

0.672

Cost compensation

0.663

Standard of care and professional negligence

0.660

Admissibility of electronic-based document

0.654

Lack of BIM standards

0.632

Model management

0.632

legal validation of design (NCC submissions)

0.582

Condition of contracts (e.g. FIDIC)

0.532

It is necessary to have contractual guidelines to guide in BIM adoption

0.448

Factor 2:

Awareness and knowledge variance explained = 6.168%

Eigen value = 4.626

Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.939

N = 16

BIM makes dispute resolution easier

0.736

BIM improved good working relationship

0.724

BIM helps to reduce variations

0.701

BIM improves quality

0.687

BIM improves decision management process

0.686

BIM improves communication in the construction team

0.680

BIM facilitates positive ROI

0.663

BIM helps to reduce claims

0.654

BIM reduces cost of a project

0.646

BIM aids in early problem detection

0.626

BIM makes real time correction of information easy at any stage of a project

0.620

BIM facilitates effective coordination

0.615

BIM reduces cost of operation and maintenance of a facility

0.592

BIM enables the construction Team to work together effectively and efficiently

0.584

BIM enables faster execution of a project hence saving time

0.560

BIM aids in clash detection of construction element as designed by different professionals

0.520