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Planning to build a new home, duplex, granny flat, commercial property, or undertake alterations and additions in NSW? Navigating building approvals and certification can be complex. Depending on your development and approval pathway, you may require a Complying Development Certificate (CDC), Construction Certificate (CC), appointment of a Principal Certifier, mandatory inspections during construction, and an […]

Choosing the right construction contract is an important part of planning a building project. Whether you’re building a new home, duplex, commercial development, industrial building or undertaking a major renovation in NSW, the contract establishes the commercial relationship between the owner and builder and sets out important matters such as price, scope, payments, variations, timeframes

Whether you’re building a new home, duplex, granny flat, commercial property, industrial building or undertaking renovations in NSW, building compliance is an essential part of the construction process. Building work must be carried out in accordance with the applicable development approval, approved construction documentation, the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant NSW legislation. Compliance is

If your Development Application (DA) has been approved and your project involves building work, one of the next major steps is usually obtaining a Construction Certificate (CC) before construction begins. A common question from homeowners, builders and developers is: “How long does it take to get a Construction Certificate in NSW?” There is no single

If you’re planning to build a new home, duplex, granny flat, extension, renovation or commercial development in NSW, one of the first questions you may have is: Do I need a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) or a Development Application (DA)? Both are development approval pathways, but they work differently. A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) provides

If you’re building a new home, duplex, granny flat, extension, commercial building or other development in NSW, appointing a Principal Certifier (PC) is an important part of the construction and certification process. The Principal Certifier performs an independent statutory role during construction. Their responsibilities include carrying out required critical stage inspections, assessing relevant compliance matters

Did you know that starting a construction project without the proper approvals can lead to hefty fines, costly delays, and even having to tear down what you’ve built? That’s why securing a Construction Certificate isn’t just paperwork, it’s your project’s first line of defence against legal headaches