eprintid: 17990 rev_number: 2 eprint_status: archive userid: 1 dir: disk0/00/01/79/90 datestamp: 2024-06-04 14:10:04 lastmod: 2024-06-04 14:10:04 status_changed: 2024-06-04 14:01:03 type: article metadata_visibility: show creators_name: Waqar, A. creators_name: Othman, I. creators_name: Saad, N. creators_name: Qureshi, A.H. creators_name: Azab, M. creators_name: Khan, A.M. title: Complexities for adopting 3D laser scanners in the AEC industry: Structural equation modeling ispublished: pub note: cited By 5 abstract: The implementation of 3D laser scanning technology within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector possesses the capability to enhance project efficacy and precision. Nevertheless, there exist various obstacles that impede their extensive adoption. This study investigates the key challenges affecting their adoption in the industry. The study employed a mixed-method methodology that involved exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine survey data collected from professionals operating within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The results reveal significant technical, operational, awareness, and economic challenges. Technical challenges include data processing complexity, limited resources, and compatibility issues. The integration of laser scanning data and perceived risks present operational challenges. Awareness challenges relate to legal factors and change aversion. Economic challenges encompass affordability and time-consuming data acquisition. The ramifications for the industry are significant. Managers should invest in resources, training programs, awareness campaigns, and cost-effective solutions. Future research should expand the sample size and examine long-term effects. Addressing these challenges will enable the AEC industry to fully leverage the potential of 3D laser scanners, enhancing project outcomes and efficiency in the built environment. © 2023 date: 2023 publisher: Elsevier Ltd official_url: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85175238956&doi=10.1016%2fj.apples.2023.100160&partnerID=40&md5=705b3bf8801d657f993e03ef0bc06acc id_number: 10.1016/j.apples.2023.100160 full_text_status: none publication: Applications in Engineering Science volume: 16 refereed: TRUE issn: 26664968 citation: Waqar, A. and Othman, I. and Saad, N. and Qureshi, A.H. and Azab, M. and Khan, A.M. (2023) Complexities for adopting 3D laser scanners in the AEC industry: Structural equation modeling. Applications in Engineering Science, 16. ISSN 26664968