Proven experience with large-scale projects
From multi-stage subdivisions to complex mixed-use builds, we’ve handled the lot.
Developers
Big projects need practical certification. We’ve got you sorted.
Early guidance, fast approvals, and consistent support that keeps multi-stage projects on track.
Large projects demand more than box-ticking. They need certifiers who understand staging, coordination and delivery pressures. Buildcert works alongside your project team from early planning through to handover, giving you certainty at every step.
Buildcert supports developers across New South Wales and south-east Queensland through practical advice, clear answers and fast turnarounds. We work with you to help your team deliver on time.
That’s certification sorted.
[ Our approach ]
How we work with Developers.
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Early input for smarter planningBefore the first plans are lodged, we review your project scope and site conditions to map the most practical approval pathway. This might mean confirming whether a CDC, a straight Building Approval or DA is the right fit. By aligning approvals with your delivery program from the start, we help you plan with certainty and avoid unnecessary rework later.
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Tailored certification strategyEvery site is different. Whether you're dealing with flood zones, bushfire overlays or mixed-use zoning, our team builds a compliance roadmap tailored to your development. We consider legislative requirements and practical outcomes to keep the project moving.
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Consistent support through every stageLarge developments don’t just need approvals, they need consistency from start to finish. Our team stays with your project throughout its lifecycle, providing reliable inspections, clear communication and continuity of certifiers so you know exactly who you’re dealing with at every milestone.
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Working with your teamWe coordinate with your project managers, architects, engineers and consultants. Our role is to keep compliance visible and remove surprises from the process.
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Scale with confidenceOne project or plenty? We can set up a partnership agreement that supports your entire pipeline. You’ll get dedicated contacts, efficient systems, and certifiers who understand your business.
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Subdivision & Building Certification in one place (NSW)Together, the Buildcert and Landcert combination is the only certification provider in NSW that offers both building certification and subdivision certification under one roof. Through our combined team, you get the best of both worlds – the convenience of a one-stop shop, with the confidence of a qualified Landcert team that are experts solely in subdivision approvals.
[ Why Buildcert ]
We'll help keep your build on track, on budget and on time.
Built for speed and certainty
Inspections booked quickly, clear reporting, and fast turnaround on documentation so you don’t lose days waiting.
Legislation translated into plain advice
We keep up with the code changes and give you practical, project-specific guidance that keeps things compliant.
Scalable support across NSW & QLD
Multiple sites, multiple regions? We’re set up to handle it with consistency and care.
Risk reduction built in
We flag issues early, recommend solutions, and protect your timeline and reputation at every stage.
[ 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.
Residential
Commercial
Subdivision
[ Team ]
The experience to keep your project moving.
Kaine Tarlinton
Certification
Dan Chapman
Certification
Ray Williams
Certification
Troy Williams
Certification
Jessie Nasif
Certification
Paul Koen
Certification
Tristan Fahey
Certification
James McHale
Certification
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."
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 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.
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.
What happens if I miss a mandatory inspection?
By law, an Occupation Certificate can’t be issued if a mandatory inspection hasn’t taken place, unless it’s deemed “unavoidable” and backed by solid evidence. Simply forgetting or miscommunication isn’t considered enough.
If an inspection is missed, the owner must be formally notified and extra steps are required. This may include a statutory declaration explaining the circumstances, first and/or third party certification and supporting documents such as engineering certifications and photos to prove compliance. Even then, approval is not guaranteed, which is why booking inspections on time is critical.
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