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Embarking on a building project in Sydney can seem like you are entering a labyrinth of approvals, codes and certificates. Who do you involve in your plans? Who checks that…

Table Of Contents What is a BCA Consultant and What do they Do? Why Hire a BCA Consultant for DA Approval? How BCA Consultant Can Help You Get DA Approval…

Table Of Contents What Is a Construction Certificate, and Why Does It Matter? Council or Private Certifier: Who Can Issue It? How to Get a Construction Certificate in NSW What…

Table Of Contents What Is a Complying Certificate in NSW? Complying Development Certificate NSW vs Construction Certificate: Which Do You Need? Why Your Choice of Certifier Matters How to Choose…

Table Of Contents What is an Access Consultant? Why Accessibility Compliance Matters in Australia When Do You Need an Access Consultant in Australia? What is the Difference Between Access Consultant…

Table Of Contents What is Fire Safety Certification and Why is it Important? Step 1: Understand Which Certificate Applies to Your Building Step 2: Review Your Fire Safety Schedule Step…

Table Of Contents Mistake 1: Misunderstanding The Building Classification Mistake 2: Not Performing a Proper BCA Compliance Report Mistake 3: Ignore Fire Safety and Egress requirements Mistake 4: Not Considering…

Table Of Contents What is an Occupation Certificate, and What’s the Paperwork? Interim and Final Occupation Certificate: Different Stages, Different Requirements Occupancy Certificate Document Checklist Why the Right Professionals Make…

Table Of Contents New Developments Renovations and Alterations Change of Building Use Existing Buildings Unauthorised Building Work Before Applying for an Occupation Certificate How a Professional Building Compliance Report Can…

Table Of Contents Myth 1: Any property can get a Complying Development Certificate Myth 2: Complying Development is Essentially the Same as Exempt Development Myth 3: My Neighbour was Approved…