Private certifiers · Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane

We work with you for a compliant outcome.

We offer a range of professional services to builders, developers, architects, building service designers and other industry consultants. We fulfil the role of the Registered Certifier for the issuance of Building Approvals and Certificates of Occupancy.

Do I need building approval?

Most structures for commercial use require building approval.

To comply with local council, state and federal building laws, such as the Building Act 1975, Building Code of Australia, Queensland Development Codes and other relevant Australian Standards.

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Service

Commercial building certification

We offer a range of professional services to builders, developers, architects, building service designers and other industry consultants. We fulfil the role of the Registered Certifier for the issuance of Building Approvals and Certificates of Occupancy.

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Service

Consultancy

We are able to assist with all manner of building regulations and BCA consultancy throughout the design phases of QLD projects. We identify significant risk or non-compliance with current regulatory requirements, and assist you to comply with local city council, state and federal building laws.

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Commercial projects

Building approvals for commercial spaces.

Commercial

Commercial building certification

Approvals for fitouts and commercial spaces, working with shop fitters, project managers and designers.

  • Office fitouts

  • Retail

  • Cafes and restaurants

  • Medical and wellness

  • Warehouses

  • Showrooms

Our process

Four simple steps.

01

Initial consult

We get to know your project's requirements and timeline.

02

Streamlined documentation

We handle the paperwork efficiently.

03

Regular updates

Stay informed on the progress of your certification.

04

On time delivery

We work to keep your project on schedule.

What we do

From design to occupancy.

Stage one

Design development and building approval

  • Review documentation to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia and State Legislation

  • Provide a Building Code of Australia Compliance Checklist for distribution to the design team

  • Ongoing assessment of architectural and services documentation to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia and State Legislation

  • Final assessment of architectural and services documentation to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia and State Legislation

  • Advise the design team of the documents required to support the building application

  • Liaison with design team to procure the relevant documentation in a timely manner

  • Prepare and issue Development Permits to carry out building works to meet the programme

  • Fulfil legislative requirements by lodging one copy of approved documentation with Council for archiving purposes

Stage two

Construction and occupation

  • Prepare a schedule of critical procedures / documents necessary for the issue of the Certificate of Occupancy

  • Provision of ongoing regulatory advice to all members of the project team and the builder during the construction phase

  • Liaison with builder, design consultants and relevant authorities to ensure all certification and authority approvals required for Occupancy are provided

  • Liaison with builder to procure all necessary contractors certificates

  • Review and assessment of certification documentation provided for the project to ensure adequate compliance paperwork is provided

  • Liaison with authorities to resolve Occupation related issues

  • Undertake final inspections at substantial completion of the building works in order to achieve staged occupation

  • Prepare and issue the Certificate of Occupancy

  • Fulfil legislative requirements and lodge one copy of the Certificate of Occupancy with Council for archiving purposes

Testimonials

What our clients say.

Zac and the team at Pinnacle Certification are a pleasure to deal with. They are pragmatic and responsive, which is critical in the building industry.

Tom Miller

Sonder Projects

Their quick response time was appreciated. This efficiency assisted in getting construction jobs underway sooner than most other groups.

Joel Donaghey

The George Group

With Pinnacle, you will get your project certified quickly and with ease. No fuss or mucking around.

William Williams

Benny Properties

Pinnacle Certification is one that stands out and collaborates with us, their communication is terrific.

John Warren

Create It Constructions

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Tell us about the job and we will come back to you with a quote.