FAQs

 
 

  • Our team of qualified building certifiers ensure that the legislative requirements that apply to commercial building projects have been met.

    ■ Identify significant risk or non-compliance with current regulatory requirements

    ■ Approve plans for new or altered commercial buildings

    ■ Inspect construction works

    ■ Issue inspection certificates

    ■ Issue final building certification

  • No, we lodge everything on your behalf.

  • Most structures for commercial use require building approval to comply with local city council, state and federal building laws.

    We ensure your commercial space is structurally sound, has an adequate level of fire safety and is designed with adequate protection from pests - among other things.

    We'll also check the water and sewerage connections are suitable. We take a common sense approach in all our building approvals to create valuable outcomes for both our client and the building user.

  • Building Approvals and Certificates of Occupancy will be issued within 2 working days of receipt of ALL relevant information.

  • Please contact us for a quote and / or fee breakdown. We take into account the tenancy type and location to provide you with a competitive quote.

  • We have created a 'Partner Portal' so that you have all the documents you need at your fingertips.

    We pride ourselves on being contactable and work closely with our clients to ensure project documentation is correct and complies with the Building Code of Australia, and other relevant state and national standards.

    If you're ever stuck on which documentation is required, just pick up the phone and allow us to help!

  • Yes. We can certify any structure but we specialise in building approvals for office spaces, retail, cafes, restaurants, shopping centres and warehouses.

  • Phase One:

    ■ Design Development & Building Approval

    ■ Review documentation to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia and State Legislation

    ■ Provide a Building Code of Australia Compliance Checklist for distribution to the design team

    ■ Ongoing assessment of architectural and services documentation to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia and State Legislation

    ■ Final assessment of architectural and services documentation to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia and State Legislation

    ■ Advise the design team of the documents required to support the building application

    ■ Liaison with design team to procure the relevant documentation in a timely manner

    ■ Prepare and issue Development Permits to carry out building works to meet the programme

    ■ Fulfil legislative requirements by lodging one copy of approved documentation with Council for archiving purposes

    Phase Two:

    Construction and Occupation

    ■ Prepare a schedule of critical procedures / documents necessary for the issue of the Certificate of Occupancy

    ■ Provision of ongoing regulatory advice to all members of the project team and the builder during the construction phase

    ■ Liaison with builder, design consultants and relevant authorities to ensure all certification and authority approvals required for Occupancy are provided

    ■ Liaison with builder to procure all necessary contractors certificates

    ■ Review and assessment of certification documentation provided for the project to ensure adequate compliance paperwork is provided

    ■ Liaison with authorities to resolve Occupation related issues

    ■ Undertake final inspections at substantial completion of the building works in order to achieve staged occupation

    ■ Prepare and issue the Certificate of Occupancy

    ■ Fulfil legislative requirements and lodge one copy of the Certificate of Occupancy with Council for archiving purposes