What is SmartCertify?

SmartCertify - is the reduction of significant rework of design and can provide significant cost benefits during
                        the project life.
                      - is the total package in building approvals
                      - is our pursuit of excellence.
                      - is Concept to Completion.
                      - is a complete Certification product offered by JMG Building Surveyors and encompass 3 Stages
                        of the building process:

Why use SmartCertify?

At JMG we are committed to providing immediate and concise analysis and advice at the point of concept design. We have a great appreciation for the requirement of design flexibility and using the performance nature of the BCA to achieve this.

1. Stage 1 - Design phases to Certification

• Includes BCA advice on all design phases from concept design through to final construction documentation.
• Provision of BCA desktop strategy reports, including accessibility provisions.
• Meeting attendance with design team.
• Undertake progressive BCA reviews of the architectural documentation and liaise with all service consultants.
• Liaise with FESA and submit relevant documents.
• Ensure the relevant development approval has been obtained.
• Provide advice to design architects on the content of the BCA Strategy Report.
• Certify BCA compliance in accordance with the Building Act and on the prescribed Certificate of Design Compliance.
• Certification will document required inspections and construction completion requirements.
• Collate the building permit documentation including all required services certificates, copies of other approvals for submission to the Permit Authority for a permit to be granted within 10 business days.

2. Stage 2 - Construction Phase

• Undertake the required inspections as documented in the Certificate of Design Compliance.
• Liaise with architect and builder on compliance issues during construction.
• Issue inspection reports verifying the building elements inspected.
• Issue Certificate of Construction Compliance where required.

3. Stage 3 - Completion and Occupation

• Undertake final inspections or staged inspections for partial completion and occupation.
• Receive and collate certification evidence from all services nominated in the Certificate of Design Compliance.
• Provide certification for construction compliance in the appropriate form.
• Assist service contractors to obtain relevant authority approvals (if any).
• Collate all certification documentation and submit to Permit Authority for an occupancy certificate to be issued within 10 business days of submission.