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CONSULTATION & ADVISORY SERVICES
Practical building surveying advice when you need clarity before making the next move.
Not every building matter begins with a Building Permit application. Sometimes you need independent advice before committing to a design, purchasing a property, responding to a compliance issue or deciding how a project should proceed.
Conti Group provides practical building surveying and advisory services across domestic, multi-residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout Victoria. Our Registered Building Surveyors help clients understand the regulatory requirements, identify potential issues and determine the most appropriate pathway forward.
GOOD DECISIONS START WITH THE RIGHT ADVICE
Building and regulatory issues can become expensive when decisions are made without understanding the approval requirements, documentation or compliance implications. Early advice can identify problems before they become embedded in the design, construction or approval process.
- Understanding what approvals may be required
- Identifying regulatory and documentation issues early
- Reviewing proposed designs before they progress
- Obtaining an independent second opinion
- Understanding options for existing or problematic building work
- Reducing unnecessary redesign and delays
- Establishing clear next steps before committing further time or cost
BUILDING ADVISORY SERVICES WE PROVIDE
01
Building Permit & Approval Pathway Advice
Early advice regarding whether building work requires approval, the likely Building Permit pathway and the documentation, consultants or other approvals that may be required before an application can proceed.
02
Preliminary Design & Feasibility Advice
Review of proposed building works during the early design stage to identify potential building regulatory, approval or compliance issues before the project documentation substantially progresses.
03
Building Regulatory & NCC Advice
Independent advice regarding the National Construction Code, Victorian building legislation and other building regulatory requirements affecting a particular property, design or proposed scope of work.
04
Technical Documentation Reviews
Review of architectural drawings, Building Permits, approved documentation, engineering information and other project records to identify inconsistencies, omissions, compliance concerns or matters requiring clarification.
05
Existing Building & Alteration Advice
Advice regarding alterations, extensions, changes to existing buildings and projects where the existing building condition, previous approvals or regulatory history may affect the proposed works.
06
Project Troubleshooting & Second Opinions
Independent review of projects where an approval, design or compliance issue has arisen and the client requires a second opinion or practical advice on the available options.
07
Site Inspections & Technical Advice
Targeted site inspections where understanding the existing building work or physical conditions is necessary before meaningful building surveying or compliance advice can be provided.
08
Consultant & Approval Coordination
Assistance in identifying and coordinating the additional architectural, structural, fire-safety, access or other specialist documentation required to progress a building or approval matter.
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEEK BUILDING SURVEYING ADVICE?
You do not need to wait until a Building Permit application has been lodged or a problem has already occurred. Independent advice can be valuable at virtually any stage of a project or property decision.
BEFORE PURCHASING OR STARTING A PROJECT
Understand potential building approval and compliance implications before committing.
BEFORE FINALISING A DESIGN
Identify issues while changes are still relatively easy to make.
WHEN YOU’RE UNSURE WHETHER A PERMIT IS REQUIRED
Clarify the likely approval pathway before commencing work.
WHEN DOCUMENTATION DOESN’T MAKE SENSE
Obtain an independent review of permits, plans, reports or consultant documentation.
WHEN A PROJECT HAS STALLED
Identify the outstanding issue and determine what is actually required to move forward.
WHEN EXISTING BUILDING WORK CREATES A PROBLEM
Understand how previous work or existing conditions may affect a proposed project.
WHEN DIFFERENT CONSULTANTS ARE GIVING DIFFERENT ADVICE
Obtain an independent building surveying perspective to help clarify the regulatory position.
WHEN YOU WANT A SECOND OPINION
Have a significant building or approval decision independently reviewed before proceeding.
ADVICE ACROSS ALL TYPES OF BUILDING PROJECTS
- 01 – New Homes & Domestic Projects
- 02 – Extensions & Renovations
- 03 – Multi-Residential Developments
- 04 – Commercial Fit-Outs & Developments
- 05 – Industrial Buildings & Warehouses
- 06 – Existing Buildings & Alterations
- 07 – Change of Use & Building Classification
- 08 – Complex or Unusual Building Projects
- 09 – Projects Experiencing Approval or Compliance Problems
A STRAIGHTFORWARD APPROACH TO BUILDING ADVICE
1Understand the Issue
We first establish what you are proposing, what has occurred and the particular advice you require.
2 Review the Documentation
We review the relevant drawings, permits, reports, correspondence and other available project information.
3Inspect Where Required
Where the physical condition of the property or building work is relevant, we undertake a targeted site inspection.
4 Assess the Requirements
We consider the applicable building legislation, NCC provisions, approvals and other regulatory requirements.
5 Provide Practical Advice
We explain our findings, available options and recommended next steps in clear and practical terms.
6Assist With the Next Stage
Where required, we can assist with further building surveying services or coordinate the additional documentation and consultants required to progress the matter.
ADVICE TAILORED TO THE MATTER
- The level of advice required will depend on the complexity of the matter and how the advice will be used. We can tailor the scope of engagement accordingly.
DESKTOP DOCUMENTATION REVIEW
Review of supplied documentation and preliminary advice.
SITE INSPECTION & ADVISORY
Inspection of the property followed by practical written advice.
WRITTEN TECHNICAL ADVICE
Detailed written correspondence addressing identified building or regulatory matters.
FORMAL TECHNICAL REPORT
Comprehensive reporting where a more detailed documented assessment is required.
Why Choose Conti Group?
Registered Building Surveyors
Experienced Registered Building Surveyors providing professional building surveying, regulatory and compliance advice across Victoria.
25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience across building approvals, inspections, certification, compliance and complex building matters.
PRACTICAL & SOLUTION-FOCUSED ADVICE
We focus on understanding the issue, identifying workable pathways and providing clear advice on what should happen next.
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Complex building and regulatory matters explained in straightforward terms, with clear guidance throughout the process.
BROAD PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Experience across domestic, multi-residential, commercial and industrial buildings and projects throughout Victoria.
COORDINATED CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT
Where specialist input is required, we work with architects, engineers and other consultants to help keep the process coordinated and moving forward.
Who We Work With?
- Homeowners
- Owner Builders
- Registered Builders
- Architects
- Building Designers
- Developers
- Engineers
- Commercial Property Owners
- Owners corporations
- Project Managers
- Property professionals
- Government Authorities
NOT SURE WHAT THE NEXT STEP SHOULD BE?
You don’t need to know exactly which service you require before contacting us. If you have a building, approval or compliance matter and need independent advice, our Registered Building Surveyors can review the circumstances and help determine the most appropriate next step.
