BCA Consulting

BCA Consulting across all of Australia

Performance-based compliance for every building

DDEG’s BCA Consulting service delivers full-spectrum National Construction Code compliance advice across Australia. Whether you’re navigating a complex mixed-use development, retrofitting a heritage building, or responding to a building notice, our team provides clear, decisive guidance from day one.

Unlike generalist certifiers, our consultants bring specialist depth across fire safety engineering, accessibility, acoustics, façade engineering and ESD — enabling us to resolve compliance challenges holistically, not in silos.

NCC 2022 & 2025 expertise

All building classifications

Performance Solution authoring

State variation specialists

Expert witness & peer review

Construction-stage support​

What WE Deliver

Our BCA consulting team delivers across all compliance categories, from advice and strategy through to full performance solutions.

1

BCC Compliance Advice

Clear, concise BCA reports for all building types, backed by over 10,000 submissions in our database.

2

Performance Solutions

Alternative compliance pathways defined by performance principles rather than prescriptive code requirements.

3

Building Classification

Accurate building classification underpins every compliance decision across the project lifecycle.

4

Essential Safety Measures

Standard ESM components assessed and managed for all buildings at every stage of construction and occupation.

5

Building Notices & Orders

Legal expertise and strategic advice for responding to building notices and orders across all built forms.

6

Peer Review & Certification​

Independent review and certification of performance solutions produced by other consulting firms.

7

Existing Building Audits

Detailed analysis of existing buildings against current code, including council application support where required.

8

Expert Witness & Legal Support

Expert witness capability for legal proceedings requiring technical fire and BCA engineering evidence.

Why DDEg for BCA?​

DDEG’s BCA consulting team is built from 85+ expert engineers and BCA specialists, capable of handling Australia’s most complex projects. Over 13,000 projects delivered — and counting.

Our solutions

Multi-Disciplinary by Design

What started in 2012 as a fire safety firm has evolved into Australia's leading multi-disciplinary BCA consultancy. By combining design, operations and BCA specialists, our approach gives clients a single, capable partner.

Performance-First Approach

Performance is our core method. We understand every building project's design intent and develop pathways that meet code without compromising your vision. We set fair pricing and deliver with commercial efficiency.

National Reach, Local Knowledge

Eight offices across Australia means dedicated teams who know state-specific legislation intimately. National scale, local expertise — at every location.

Meet the team

Our experienced leadership team is closely involved in every project, providing guidance and oversight to ensure we exceed your expectations. Their hands-on approach ensures you benefit from their strategic insight and technical expertise at every step.​
Michael Dobbs
Kieran Doherty
Paul Mulholland
Andrew Mitchell

Simple. Fast. Decisive.

Your first project is just a phone call away — a conversation is all it takes to get your project on track.

1

Project Brief

Understanding your design objectives and compliance context.

2

Proposal

Fast turnaround, clear scope, and transparent fee proposal.

3

Compliance Strategy

We develop your BCA compliance approach and performance pathway.

4

Assessment & Report

Detailed technical report prepared and submitted for approval.

5

Approval Support

We support you through the authority approval process.

Project Case Studies

Every project brings its own set of constraints and regulatory challenges. Our case studies highlight how DDEG solutions have supported real projects through technical analysis, collaboration, and performance-based design.

Sectors We Serve

Our nationally operating BCA consulting team has the experience to work across all sectors and all project scales — from residential apartments to major infrastructure.

Residential & Apartments

Healthcare

Commercial Office

Childcare

Retail & Shopping Centres

Education​

Hospitality & Hotels​

Corrections

Hospitality & Hotels​

Hospitality & Hotels​

Community & Cultural​

Heritage & Adaptive Reuse​

Correctional Facilities​

Credentials you can count on​

10,000+​

Projects completed

12+

Years of operation

85+

Professional employees

8

Office locations
ISO 14001
ISO 14001​
ISO 45001​

Chartered Professional Engineer – Engineers Australia

ACA – Access Consultants Association

IFE – Institution of Fire Engineers

AIBS – Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

RBP – Registered Building Practitioner

AAAC – Australasian Acoustical Consultants

SFPE – Society of Fire Protection Engineers

NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

Chartered Professional Engineer – Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia

NATA Accredited – Onsite Façade Testing

ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Certified

Speak With Our Team

If your project would benefit from performance-based engineering advice, our consultants are ready to assist. Contact the DDEG team to discuss your project requirements.​

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