Concept Design
  • Pre DA Audits of new works to ensure design optimisation
  • Pre-DA Audits of existing structures to identify and recommend appropriate upgrading regimes and consequent liaison with Councils
  • Advice on performance-based compliance strategies
Construction and Occupancy Certification
  • Issuing Construction Certificates for any type of project
  • Issuing Complying Development Certificates for fiitouts and other eligible projects where council DA is not required.
  • Act as Principal Certifying Authority for any project
  • Issuing Occupancy Certificates
  • Strata Certificates
Existing Buildings
  • Audits of existing buildings against current code requirements
  • Fire upgrading strategies for existing buildings
  • Dealing with council fire orders including negotiation
  • Project Management of rectification works
Annual Essential Services Certification
  • Preparation of annual Fire-Safety Statements on behalf of building owners including inspections and review of maintenance work
  • Project management of annual maintenance
Due Diligence and Expert Witness
  • Audits and reports on existing buildings including upgrading regimes and prioritisation of works
  • Acting as expert witnesses in Land and Environment as well as Supreme court disputes relating to building regulations, fire-safety, building approvals and building quality. 
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