New Construction

The expertise of the team at ACT Certification lies in residential construction Building Approvals and compliance advice. We specialise in offering comprehensive services tailored to meet the unique needs of your project.

Our focus extends to providing expert advice on ACT planning rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and various other Australian Standards. What sets us apart is our commitment to tailoring the Building Approval process specifically for your project, recognising that each project has its own distinct requirements. By engaging with all stakeholders involved, we strive to create a collaborative environment that ensures a streamlined Building Approval process. This collaborative approach not only enhances efficiency but also guarantees that your project moves seamlessly through the necessary channels, meeting all regulatory requirements and standards.

The following Legislation,  Regulations and Australian Standards are required to be adhered to during the Building Approval process:

Choose ACT Certification for a reliable partner in achieving your new construction goals

ACT Certification stands out as the premier choice for new construction certification in the ACT, driven by our team of highly qualified construction industry professionals. Our team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Building Approval process, ensuring that your project is in the capable hands of those who themselves are experienced former builders, carpenters and construction industry professionals. We understand that navigating the regulatory landscape can be challenging, and our team is dedicated to making it as simple as possible for you. Moreover, our affiliation with the Master Builders Association of the ACT and the Housing Industry Association further underscores our dedication to excellence. Being active members of these prestigious associations enables our team to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and changes, ensuring that our clients benefit from the most up-to-date and informed certification services.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As soon as possible. Ideally from the initial planning stages for the project (i.e when you commence drafting plans). Our team will be able to conduct Plan Assessments (fees associated with this service) for projects prior to submitting a request to obtain a Building Approval to ensure that your project meets all the relevant regulations and standards, and changes do not need to be made after the formal assessment for a Building Approval have been completed.

  • No, for Development Approval applications please consult your Architect or Draftsperson.

  • At this stage we do not hold a NSW Building Certification license. Should this change we will update our website to reflect.

  • Yes, please visit Our Services - Owner Builder for more information

  • Each project will require a different set of documentation. Our team tailor our quotes to ensure our clients are aware of exact forms of documentation in addition to any other professional services that may need to be engaged as a part of the process.

  • We provide customised quotes to ensure that our clients are well informed on what the fees for our service include. For example the number of required inspections, or obtaining additional clearances.

  • Our aim is to issue you with your Building Approval within 6-8 weeks. However our clients should be aware that the total time it takes to issue a Building Approval depends significantly on the complexity of the project, results from the approvals of entity providers (Evo Energy, Icon Water, Jemena Gas) or the ACT Government, and how quickly the compulsory documentation required for the approval can be provided to our team.

  • Once the Building Approval and Building Commencement Notice have been issued.

  • Depending on the type of project you can expect a maximum of 4 compulsory site inspections will be conducted. Examples of inspection stages are Piers, Footings, Slab, Pre-Sheet and Final.

  • Visit our ‘Book an Inspection’ page.

    All inspections must be booked via our online booking form, and we request a minimum 2-3 business days notice for an inspection. Please note that we specify on our quotes the number of inspections included in our service fee. Any additional inspections will be charged at an additional rate.