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 fitouts 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 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.   © 2011 Steve Watson & Partners. All rights reserved.