Our company’s services encompass involvement in large-scale building upgrades and remedial projects to much smaller projects ranging from the rectification of complex water penetration matters to simple Building Code of Australia (BCA) compliance upgrades (such as balustrade replacement projects). Simple reports on singular problems affecting only one part of a building are a specialty. Our services include, but are not limited to the following:
Services
General Building Surveys (for existing infrastructure)
- Water penetration and leak diagnosis (failed waterproofing to balconies, shower recesses, leaking roofs, windows, basement carparks etc)
- Concrete spalling (commonly known as concrete cancer)
- Cracking affecting masonry walls including retaining walls
- Cracked and subsiding driveways
- Non-compliance issues with the National Construction Code (NCC) / Building Code of Australia (BCA) including low-height balustrades etc
- Reviews of existing window installations (timber-framed, steel-framed, Plasteel and aluminum-framed windows)
Building Condition Reports (for existing infrastructure)
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Thorough examinations of all internal and external areas of the asset
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Reports focused on one or more components of a building (e.g. external areas only)
Capital Works Plans (for existing infrastructure)
- Sinking Fund Analyses for Strata Plans/Body Corporates
- Lifecycle cost planning for commercial buildings
Building Defect Reports (for new builds under warranty)
- Assessments of works in progress for builders and asset owners
- Warranty period reports for defects arising post construction
- Litigation-compliant reports for proceedings in the NCAT, District and Supreme Courts
- Ongoing building defect claim services including supervision of rectification works undertaken by the builder, expert witness representation and litigation support
Design Focus (for builds in the design phase)
- Building upgrade and improvement assessments
- Materials selection and advice
- Preparation of Development Applications (DA’s)
- Statements of Environmental Effects
- Preparation of Construction Certificate applications
- Procurement of Occupation Certification
Dilapidation Reports
- Pre-commencement inspections of adjoining properties and surrounds for builders prior to construction
- Post-completion inspections referencing the condition of adjoining properties and surrounds
Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Domestic buildings
- Commercial buildings
Specifications and Scopes of Works
- Preparation of detailed specifications for new work
- Preparation of detailed remedial building work specifications
- Preparation of basic scopes of work
Tender service
- Management of competitive tender process
- Convening tender-period site meetings
- Preparation of tender evaluation reports
Supervisory Roles
- Periodic inspections of works in progress and basic reporting
- Contract administration and reporting
- Project Superintendence
Workplace, health and safety assessments (WH&S reports)
- Strata buildings
- Commercial properties
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