Areas of Specialty
Building Certification
Are you looking for someone to assist with achieving compliance for your project by being a proactive member of the project team and providing accurate and efficient advice? Well at HarmanBCS Pty Ltd we pride ourselves on providing proactive and efficient design advice throughout all stages of the project, including providing electronic mark-up of plans to aid in understanding the compliance considerations. This gives our clients the comfort knowing the plans have been reviewed and gives certainty that compliance will be achieved prior to issue of statutory approvals. Whether it is work within WA, QLD, SA or NT, our team can provide the required services to achieve your project objectives whilst meeting the statutory obligations, all within a streamlined and robust process.
Building Code Advice
Are you looking for some advice regarding a future or existing project? Or are you wondering what is possible with an existing property or a potential development site? Well we can assist by providing accurate and comprehensive advice to assist with feasibilities or due diligence. Additionally, if you are looking for someone to assist with the application of building legislation, or technical interpretation of the National Construction Code then we are here to help.
Defence Works
BWM & MFPE
Undertaking works within the Defence sector requires a consultant who understands and can assist with navigating the Building Works Manual (BWM), MFPE and Access Policy. Having the right consultant for building certification for any Defence project is critical when allowing for the appropriate scope of service in preparation of tender submissions, navigating and negotiating with relevant stakeholders (DEEP) and achieving project success and HOTO. No matter the size of the project, we are able to assist with building certification or as a consultant to negotiate key project milestones and mitigate potential delays.
Accessibility
Understanding and appreciating the obligations to our community by providing an equitable and dignified development is essential in todays society. Not only understanding your obligations as a developer, designer, owner or occupier, but having an appreciation of the restrictions and identifying the opportunities by providing a more inclusive development, is beneficial to all. If you are looking for a consultant who has the experience and qualifications to provide feasible advice relating to accessibility considerations and opportunities, as well as statutory obligations, then please get in contact.
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Andrew Harman is an accredited SDA Assessor and can provide design and final as-built certification for all SDA design standard dwellings looking for enrolment with the NDIS. Whether it is a pre-building permit review and confirmation the design will achieve compliance, or inspection and issue of final as-built certification, we can assist with your SDA development.
Building Code, Accessibility & Fire Safety Audits
Are you looking at purchasing a commercial, industrial or other development and want to know the status of building code, accessibility or fire safety aspects of the building? Our team can assist by undertaking inspections, reviewing existing building compliance aspects and provide useful reports to help inform decisions about expected rectification or upgrade works. We can also provide similar services for an existing building to determine the existing risk of compliance aspects to assist with future CAPEX calculations and ongoing maintenance works.
3rd Party Reviews
With the increase in scrutiny in the construction industry and in particular the use of performance solutions to accept alternative methods of construction or design, HarmanBCS Pty Ltd can provide a 3rd party review of proposed solutions to inform the stakeholders the appropriateness of the solution and provide additional layer of certainty to the solution.