Our Services

A Building Permit is formal written approval from a Registered Building Surveyor confirming that your proposed works meet the National Construction Code, Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018. Once granted, it unlocks site start and ensures every trade is working from certified documentation. ABDEC manages the entire submission—drawings, reports and prescribed forms—so you receive a clear, timely approval and can commence with confidence.

Key construction stages must be independently inspected to verify that works match the approved plans and permit conditions. ABDEC schedules and conducts these mandatory inspections: —foundation, reinforcement steel, frame, and final—issuing written approval after each pass. Our prompt attendance and reporting keeps your program moving while safeguarding compliance.

For extensions, alterations or building work that does not require an Occupancy Permit, ABDEC can issue a Certificate of Final Inspection under the Building Act and Regulations. This statutory document confirms the project was completed and all matters have been addressed.

An Occupancy Permit is required for new buildings (and some class changes) before they can be occupied. ABDEC coordinates all final documentation, fire-safety sign-offs and on-site verifications, then issues the permit once we are satisfied the building is safe and compliant. The result: legal occupation with zero regulatory loose ends.

When prescriptive NCC provisions limit design or constructability, ABDEC develops Performance Solutions—evidence-based alternatives that achieve equal or better levels of safety, health and amenity. We prepare the assessment methodology, liaise with specialist consultants, and document the validation so your innovative concepts gain compliant approval.

​Engage ABDEC early for strategic advice on code interpretation, risk assessment, due-diligence reviews and authority negotiations. Our regulatory consultancy services help architects, developers and builders de-risk design decisions, streamline approvals and navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape—well before the first permit application is made.

Expert assessments and detailed reports to support liquor licence applications, ensuring premises meet all regulatory and safety requirements. From verifying occupancy limits and amenity impacts to confirming building classification and fire safety compliance, ABDEC helps streamline approvals with precision and clarity under Victoria’s liquor licensing framework.

ABDEC assist in resolving Council-issued Notices or Orders by assessing the situation, developing compliance strategies, liaising with authorities, and overseeing rectification works. Their expertise and guidance with streamline approvals, ensure building safety and regulatory alignment, helping clients close out issues efficiently and confidently