Commercial experience that counts
We’ve certified everything from retail precincts to multi-storey builds and high-risk sites. We know what it takes to get them over the line.
Commercial & Industrial Builders
Complex builds, sorted with expert certification.
Certification that keeps pace with construction.
Commercial projects come with tight timelines, strict regulations and no room for error. You need the sort of certifier who’s proactive, practical, and proven. That’s where Buildcert comes in.
We partner with commercial and industrial builders across New South Wales to handle the certification side early, thoroughly and without disruption. From mixed-use buildings to warehouses and retail spaces, we know how to navigate approvals, coordinate with stakeholders and keep your project on track.
We show up on time, communicate clearly and get the job done right.
[ Our approach ]
How we keep your build on track.
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Early involvement that cuts riskWe get involved at the planning stage to identify compliance challenges early. We work alongside your designers, engineers and consultants to flag issues upfront and map out the right approval pathway. This means no costly redesigns, no surprises, and fewer delays.
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Certification tailored to your buildEvery site, structure and stakeholder setup is different. We create a tailored certification strategy for your project, including managing staged approvals and any specialist requirements like fire safety reports or BCA compliance.
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Coordination made simpleWe work closely with your project managers, site supervisors, architects and consultants to ensure approvals, inspections and updates happen in sync. You’ll always know who to contact, what’s next, and when it’s due.
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Ready to scale when you areDoing multiple builds or managing large sites? We have the team and systems to match. With local inspectors across NSW, we provide consistent service across locations and can ramp up resources as your workload grows.
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Sign-off without stressWe stay with you through final inspections and sign-off. Our team guides you through the Occupation Certificate process so you can hand over the project with confidence and keep lease or operational deadlines on track.
[ Why Buildcert ]
We'll help keep your build on track, on budget and on time.
A1 accreditation in NSW
Need an A1 certifier for Class 2–9 buildings? We’re qualified and experienced to handle your most complex builds.
Fast inspections and turnarounds
We keep your timeline moving with fast approvals, next-day inspections, and minimal disruption to your schedule.
Compliance you can stake your reputation on
Our documentation is watertight. Our advice is aligned with legislation. Our sign-off holds up under scrutiny.
Multi-region support
Building across NSW? We’ve got the local knowledge and consistent systems to back you up at scale.
[ Services ]
We’ve got your next project sorted.
No matter how big or small your project, or what challenges you face, with Buildcert you can rest easy knowing your certification is sorted.
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[ Team ]
The experience to keep your project moving.
Kaine Tarlinton
Certification
Ray Williams
Certification
Nathan Wallace
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Tom Burke
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Dan Chapman
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Troy Williams
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Jessie Nasif
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Tristan Fahey
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James McHale
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Trust Australia’s certification experts to get it sorted.
- +47000Approvals issued
- 15.6B$Total value of construction approved
- +275000Inspections completed
"The Buildcert team are approachable, knowledgeable and always willing to tailor their advice to suit each project. Their friendly, practical approach makes the certification process straightforward for our customers and team."
"Buildcert’s building compliance expertise was invaluable during our recent upgrades. Their team brought confidence, clarity and professionalism to a complex project, ensuring everything stayed compliant and on track from start to finish."
"Buildcert has been a reliable partner for years. Their proactive approach, local knowledge, and responsiveness take the stress out of certification for our team."
"Buildcert are a valuable partner for our team. Their practical guidance, collaborative approach and clear advice help us deliver bespoke designs that meet compliance without compromising creativity."
Frequently asked questions.
What is the process for approving works or a change of use for commercial developments?
Commercial builds, fit-outs, or changes of use typically go through one of two approval paths:
- Development Application (DA) via your local council – standard route for more complex or site-specific projects.
- Complying Development Certificate (CDC) with a – quicker if your project meets the lot requirements and complying development codes in the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).
Both paths require detailed plans and supporting documents. We recommend talking to a town planner before purchasing or leasing a commercial development.
Do I need a Building Code of Australia (BCA) report, and what’s included?
If your project involves compliance challenges under the Building Code of Australia (BCA), a BCA Report is often recommended by Councils, certifiers, and architects. It’s particularly useful for change-of-use applications, alternative design solutions, or projects with unique site conditions.
A BCA report evaluates your design against the Deemed‑to‑Satisfy (DTS) provisions of the Code.
It checks areas such as structure, fire-resistance, access & egress including accessibility, services & equipment and health & amenity components. This assists in identifying if your design satisfies the applicable DTS provisions of the BCA.
You’ll often find DTS non-compliances forming the requirement for design amendments or where design amendments cannot be satisfied a performance solution report may be proposed.
Can my certifier prepare a Building Code of Australia (BCA) report too?
Typically the same certifier cannot prepare both the BCA report and act as the Principal Certifier on a project as legally this may present a conflict of interest due to certifiers legally not being able to provide design advice.
What does ‘Deemed-To-Satisy’ (DTS) mean?
DTS refers to the prescribed, prescriptive pathways in the BCA. If your design ticks these boxes, like specific setback distances or fire ratings, you meet compliance automatically. If not, you may need a Performance Solution; a tailored, performance-based alternative designed to achieve the same safety outcome in a different way.
What’s a Performance Solutions Report?
When your project doesn’t meet deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions, a Performance Solution Report steps in. It’s a technical document that demonstrates how your design meets the Performance Requirements of the Building Code of Australia or alternative methods to show it's just as safe.
What is a Clause 137 report, and when is it required?
Clause 137 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation sets rules around Complying Development Certificate (CDC) issuance. If the existing building is subject to a performance solution for a fire safety requirement under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and your development comprises internal alterations or a change of use, you will need a compliance report to support your CDC application.
This confirms your design is consistent with the existing performance solution report.
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