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Abdollahzadeh, N, Farahani, A V, Soleimani, K and Zomorodian, Z S (2023) Indoor environmental quality improvement of student dormitories in Tehran, Iran. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 258-78.

Agyekum, K, Akli-Nartey, E E K, Kukah, A S and Agyekum, A K (2023) Importance-performance analysis (IPA) of the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of an EDGE-certified building in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 73-95.

Birchmore, R C, Berry, T A, Wallis, S L, Tsai, S and Hernandez, G (2023) Thermal performance and indoor air quality in new, medium density houses – Auckland, New Zealand. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 279-300.

Bonham, M B (2013) Leading by example: new professionalism and the government client. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 77-94.

Bruce-Konuah, A, Jones, R V and Fuertes, A (2023) A method for estimating scheduled and manual override heating behaviour and settings from measurements in low energy UK homes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 25-44.

Coenen, T B J, Visscher, K and Volker, L (2023) A systemic perspective on transition barriers to a circular infrastructure sector. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 22–43.

Craig, N, Pilcher, N, Forster, A M and Kennedy, C (2023) Ethanol-driven building fungus colonisation: “Whisky Black” in urban built environments. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 238-57.

Dennehy, G, Kennedy, B and Spillane, J (2023) Building control (amendment) regulations 2014: integration and compliance in large Irish construction organisations. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 225-37.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: bc(a)r; certification; regulatory system
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URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-04-2021-0063
Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the factors relating to the integration and compliance of Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (BC(A)R 2014) in large Irish construction organisations. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the aim, a mixed method approach is adopted, initially, providing a critique of the literature review, followed by a combination of 7 semi-structured interviews and 30 questionnaires from industry practitioners. Findings: Findings demonstrate that BC(A)R has had a significant positive effect on the industry, eliminating previous bad practice, by increasing the accountability for professionals signing-off on new buildings, and highlights the emphasis on certification in successfully achieving practical completion on projects. Practical implications: The findings provide further justification on the need for compliance, and integration, of BC(A)R in the Irish construction sector, offering further evidence, where needed, on the benefit of its adoption. Originality/value: The originality and value of this research lies in the limited number of studies in the area, particularly in the context of large Irish construction projects, which this study aims to fulfil. © 2021, Gavin Dennehy, Bobby Kennedy and John Spillane.

Feng, H, Kassem, M, Greenwood, D and Doukari, O (2023) Whole building life cycle assessment at the design stage: a BIM-based framework using environmental product declaration. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 109-42.

Gremyr, I, Bäckstrand, J, Fredriksson, A, Gatenholm, G and Halldórsson, & (2023) Blueprinting construction logistics services for quality improvement. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 60–78.

Hartenberger, U, Lorenz, D and Lützkendorf, T (2013) A shared built environment professional identity through education and training. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 60-76.

Hill, S, Lorenz, D, Dent, P and Lützkendorf, T (2013) Professionalism and ethics in a changing economy. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 8-27.

Hughes, W and Hughes, C (2013) Professionalism and professional institutions in times of change. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 28-38.

Janda, K B and Parag, Y (2013) A middle-out approach for improving energy performance in buildings. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 39-50.

Jaradat, S, Whyte, J and Luck, R (2013) Professionalism in digitally mediated project work. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 51-9.

Kobeyev, S, Tokbolat, S, Nazipov, F and Satyanaga, A (2023) Design and modeling of an on-site greywater treatment system for a hotel building. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 201-24.

Kulmedov, B and Durdyev, S (2023) Cost and environmental performance of forced air and hot water heating systems in post-Soviet countries. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 170-81.

Murtagh, N, Owen, A M and Simpson, K (2023) Engaging UK repair–maintain–improve practitioners in improved building performance. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 11-24.

Nilsson Vestola, E and Eriksson, P E (2023) Engineered and emerged collaboration: vicious and virtuous cycles. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 79–96.

Peukes, I E, Francesco, P and D'Amico, B (2023) Life cycle assessment of 61 ducted gas heating upgrades in Australia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 143-69.