Are you shopping around to find the best building designer for your next project? Stop now because you just found it! We understand choosing the right person is difficult and it should be considered with thoroughly. We pride ourselves to provide you not only with a competent building design service but also with a building surveyor to check[…]
Broken Plan Living: what is it and how does it contribute to better spaces?
Open-plan living used to be the preferred layout for homes, now there is a new alternative that seduces more and more our clients: the broken-plan living. So what it is? A broken-plan living is a transitional movement between the modern open plan layout and traditional separated home layouts. It distinguishes the living spaces by using varying[…]
Building Approval Certificates: Retrospective Building Approvals
Building Permits: Let’s face it, not every structure out there is approved. The state government realised this and has allowed exemptions under the new building legislation which have come in handy, but if your additions, pool, patio, spa, large shed or the like isn’t on the list, and you didn’t get a CDC – it can[…]
Certificate of Design Compliance
Since the 2nd of April 2012 a Building Surveyor in Perth has been able to work in a private company issuing, among other things, Certificates of Design Compliance (aka CDC’s) for buildings throughout Western Australia. Gone are the days of Building Licenses – we now have Building Permits. These CDC’s are what is required by the Council when[…]
Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards 2018
Perth Building Surveyor was pleased to be a guest at the 25th Belmont and Western Australia Small Business Awards on Wednesday night the 24th October 2018. James and the team attended the event as finalists for the following categories: • Customer Service Award Sponsored by Telstra Business Centre Belmont • Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by Fuji Xerox The[…]
WA raises the bar in terms of building design
The first stage of Design WA is now out and it is worth having a look! Alternatively, you can discuss this with one of our building surveyors. The Design WA Guidelines is a set of policies in terms of design quality and built form outcomes from large-scale structure planning to development applications and subdivision considerations. The[…]
Top 5 Tips for Fast Building Approvals
As a Building Surveyor this is something my clients value, after all – time is money. If you’ve ever been delayed by a local government you know how it feels to just want to get on and build! 1. Have your project assessed by a private Building Surveyor. At Perth Building Surveyor our turnaround time is usually 24-48[…]
Extensive training required for building surveyors
The NCC 2019 introduces some significant changes therefore it is important for us, building surveyors, to gain an in-depth understanding of the major changes before they take into effect in May 2019. The AIBS is “currently developing an extensive training schedule to assist building surveyors” as announced by Stephen Scimonello, the AIBS Professional Development Manager. We have[…]
What is a Building Surveyor?
Building Surveyor is a trained professional working in the community’s best interest to make sure buildings are safe, accessible and energy efficient. A Building Surveyor specializes in the interpretation of the Building Code of Australia and the Australian Standards referenced within it. Almost all structures in the built environment require a building permit and therefore require a Building[…]
