Services

Consultancy Services

SPECT Building Surveyors offers a range of consulting services designed to support the planning, design, and construction process. Our team provides solutions-focused guidance across a variety of specialised areas to help clients navigate regulatory requirements with clarity and
confidence.Please note: SPECT Building Surveyors is not permitted to act as the Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) for these consulting services.

Our consulting services include:

  • Part 5 Assessments and Other Siting Matters
  • Report and Consent
  • Report and Consent -Non-Siting
  • Building Notices
  • Property Information
  • Performance-Based Assessments
  • Building Permits Issued by Another RBS
  • Building Appeals Board Comments
  • Pre-Development Advice
  • Liquor Licence Assessments
  • Expert Witness Reports

Building Permit Services

  • Residential Building Permits (Classes 1 & 10)
  • Commercial & Industrial Building Permits (Classes 2–9)
  • Fit-out approvals (retail, hospitality, office, healthcare, etc.)
  • Change of Use assessments
  • Alterations & additions
  • Extensions
  • Demolition Permits
  • Swimming pool & spa barrier compliance

Performance Solutions

Our team delivers Performance Solutions as an alternative pathway to achieve compliance with the Building Code of Australia (NCC). We can assist at every stage of the performance-based process, including:

  • Preparing Performance Solutions for the relevant Performance Requirements
  • Developing a comprehensive Performance Solution Design Brief (PSDB)
  • Certifying compliance for Performance Solutions Report through Reg 126 Certificate

 

We provide practical, compliant, and well-documented performance-based outcomes to support your project.

Design Reviews And Development

At Spect, we specialize in conducting detailed evaluations of both preliminary and working drawings, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and technical standards.

Before submitting your building permit application, our experts meticulously review your drawings to identify potential compliance issues. We don’t just highlight concerns, we provide strategic solutions to mitigate risks effectively.

Our team offers tailored design advice and multiple compliance options to align with your specific project needs. By outlining key actions based on our assessment, we empower you to make well-informed decisions, ensuring a smooth approval process.

Partner with us for a hassle-free compliance journey!

Consulting & Advisory Services

(Where the building surveyor is not the RBS)

  • Siting matters including Part 5 (Building Act) assessments
  • Report & Consent applications (Siting & non-siting matters)
  • Performance-based solutions advice
    • Building Appeals Board submissions / comments
  • Pre-development regulatory advice
  • Property information reports
  • Building notices & building order advice
  • Illegal building works assessments
  • Due diligence assessments
  • Heritage building compliance advice
  • Liquor licence compliance (BCA occupancy requirements)
  • Disability access consulting (AS 1428.1)

Audit, Compliance & Certification

  • Building Code of Australia (BCA) compliance audits
  • Existing building compliance evaluations
  • Essential Safety Measures (ESM) assessments
  • ESM audits & schedules