Table 1

Integration factors and corresponding sources

 Integration factorLiteratureInterview
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The integration of BC(A)R brings about significant changes in organisations building control regimeCompton and Keaveney (2016) xxxxxxx
BC(A)R is the result of a reviewed and overhauled certification method for any project in the Irish construction sectorMonahan (2015) xxxxxxx
The integration of BC(A)R ensures that all involved in the construction process and their regulatory system work effectively to achieve better building constructionDepartment of the Environment, Community, and Local Government (2014) xxxxxxx
BC(A)R requires statutory appointments, statutory duties and statutory certificates given rise to the provision of additional tasks and additional servicesSociety of Charted surveyors Ireland (2016) x xxxxx
The intention of the 2014 regulations is to focus all parties on compliance with building regulations from the inception of the worksMahony (2014) x xxxxx
Site managers and supervisors undertook training designed to provide them with an understanding of their role in achieving compliance with current legislationConstruction Industry Federation (2018)        
Building control officer brought into organisation on consultancy basis to aid BC(A)R integrationNational Building Control Office (2019)    x  x
Requires the development of an inspection plan at the earliest stages of a construction projectMahony (2014) xxxxxxx
Building control management system acts as the preferred means of electronic building control administration and is a key aspect of BC(A)R's integrationLocal Government Management Agency (2016)    xx x
BC(A)R compliant workflow managed through BIM xxxx x 
The integration process involves all parties formally acknowledging their respective roles from project inception through to project completionMahony (2014) xxxxxx 
It is likely that costs will be increased because of BC(A)R integration at both organisational and project levelHeneghan and Byrne (2014) xxxxxx 
There is a lack of BC(A)R integration into large-scale fit-outsProperty Industry Ireland (2018) xxx  x 

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