Performance Based Building Solutions

Performance-Based Pathways For Efficient Building Compliance

Streamline Building Approvals With DDEG Building Solutions

DDEG’s expert building consultants help you overcome complex compliance challenges with performance-based building solutions.

Specialist Building Performance Solutions

We specialise in developing performance solutions that help you achieve compliance when your design varies from the prescribed Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) building code provisions.
Our innovative performance pathways ensure you meet or exceed code requirements, retain your vision and address each project’s unique needs.

DDEG Building Solutions Compliance Services

Our team specialises in providing targeted performance solutions for complex compliance challenges.

We deliver expert hydraulic engineering for safe, compliant water management. Our team specialises in roof and stormwater drainage, sanitary systems, and water supply.

We help prevent water damage and ensure smooth approvals from concept to completion.

Our façade engineering specialists bring complex building envelope designs to life. We provide technical guidance, performance solutions and certification for curtain walls, window walls and cladding.

Our work balances architectural vision with buildability, durability and compliance.

Building waterproofing solutions

Our waterproofing solutions protect your building from water ingress, including below-ground retaining walls, above-ground surfaces and wet areas.

As the Building Code lacks prescriptive provisions for below-ground construction, a performance solution is required for compliance.

Health and amenity solutions

We improve the overall comfort of your building through solutions that optimise lighting, ventilation and condensation management, providing a healthier indoor environment.

Compliance and regulatory support

Our team helps you navigate the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety standards and sustainability goals.

Our façade engineering specialists bring complex building envelope designs to life. We provide technical guidance, performance solutions and certification for curtain walls, window walls and cladding.

Our work balances architectural vision with buildability, durability and compliance.

Safe movement solutions

Our performance solutions prioritise safety and accessibility in buildings with challenges like ceiling heights or stair dimensions.

We ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining ease of movement throughout the building.

Design certifications and peer review

We offer certification and peer review services for performance-based solutions developed by other consultants across Australia.

Other advice and support

If you need product certification advice, an expert witness or help responding to a building notice or building order, we can help.

WHY BUILDING SOLUTIONS MATTER

Building compliance is critical to project success. Without expert guidance, you risk costly redesigns, approval delays, and compromised outcomes.
DDEG’s building solutions provide a clear path to compliance, safeguarding your design and investment at every stage.
Retain design flexibility

Performance-based solutions allow creative freedom while meeting code requirements.

Reduce project costs

Avoid expensive redesigns and delays with early, expert advice.

Achieve compliance with confidence

Our technical justifications ensure your project passes regulatory approval smoothly.

Protect your investment

Optimise performance, durability and compliance for long-term building value.

Enhance occupant wellbeing

Our building solutions improve safety, health and amenity for all users.

Why Choose DDEG For Building Solutions

DDEG is a leading provider of performance-based building solutions, trusted by architects, developers and building surveyors nationwide.
Proven results across every industry

Thousands of successful projects across the commercial, residential, education, and healthcare sectors.

An integrated and multidisciplinary approach

Seamless collaboration with our fire safety, façade, access, acoustics and ESD specialists for holistic solutions.

Responsive, client-focused service

Fast proposals, clear communication and ongoing support at every stage of the project.

Australian-owned and operated

Local insight with national reach, ensuring compliance wherever you are.

Specialist building solutions consultants

Our team brings deep technical knowledge of building codes, standards and compliance pathways.

DDEG Building Solutions and Perfomance-based Solutions

3,000+

Successful
Projects

5+

Years in
operation

25+

Professional
employees

7+

Locations in
Australia

Your Building Compliance Partners

Our building solutions team is recognised for devising innovative, performance-based strategies to resolve complex compliance challenges.

Collaboration

We partner with architects, building surveyors and construction teams to ensure compliance without sacrificing creativity.

Innovation

Our team develops unique pathways to compliance using advanced engineering and out-of-the-box thinking.

Service

We prioritise your deadlines, providing prompt, reliable advice and clear communication at every stage.

Expertise

With specialist knowledge across all building disciplines, we deliver tailored solutions for projects of any scale.

Our Approach

We understand the importance of your timeframes and objectives.
Our performance-based building solutions are tailored to deliver the best possible outcomes, providing practical, detailed, accurate and timely advice.
From initial consultation to final approval, we handle the technical details so you can focus on building with confidence.

Here’s how we work together to achieve compliance while maintaining your design integrity and vision.

Tell us about your overall goals and building compliance challenges.

Receive a fast, tailored and transparent proposal.

We analyse your project’s background so we can deliver a precise, effective solution.

We outline a performance-based pathway tailored to your needs.

All key parties are engaged early for alignment and smooth approvals.

Our consultants handle all modelling, calculations and documentation for you.

Receive a robust, regulator-ready report for building approval.

We’ll submit the final documentation to the authorities, ensuring approvals without any last-minute surprises.

We provide a seamless handover, ongoing support and maintenance to ensure long-term compliance and performance.

What our clients say

The technical advice has been clear, easy to understand and from a personal perspective educational. Further their outputs have been delivered in a timely manner with minimal fuss. I look forward to engaging with the DDEG team in the future.

Our Team

Our building solutions team includes skilled engineers and consultants based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth and Albury.
We have led projects of all sizes and scopes, from residential dwellings to large-scale commercial developments. Our deep understanding of regulations guarantees a smooth approval process every time.
Meet our leaders

Our experienced leaders are qualified and experienced engineers and building consultants. They are closely involved in every project, providing guidance and oversight to ensure we exceed your expectations. Their hands-on approach ensures that you benefit from their expertise at every step.

Michael Dobbs – Director at DDEG
Michael Dobbs

Director 

Kieran Doherty – Director at DDEG
Kieran Doherty

Director 

Paul Mulholland – Director at DDEG
Paul Mulholland

Director 

Our Credentials

DDEG’s team of consulting building surveyors and engineers have the following credentials.
Registrations

Members of our team are registered with these organisations.

Engineers Australia (EA)
  • National Engineers Register (NER)
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
State registrations
  • Professional Engineers QBCC (QLD)
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
  • Association of Australian Certifiers
  • Building Practitioners Board NT
  • CMTEDD ACT
  • Consumer, Building and Occupational Services 
  • Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
  • CSR – Construction Supplier Register – Victoria State Government, RBP VIC
  • Department of Justice TAS
  • Department of Fair Trading (NSW) – Design Practitioner
  • Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety WA
  • Department of Trade and Investment SA
Accreditations

Members of our team are accredited by these organisations.

Certifications

DDEG is proudly ISO certified.

Our Clients

DDEG partners with Australia’s leading architects, developers, building surveyors, and government agencies to deliver building solutions for public, private and commercial projects of all sizes.
Who we work with

Architects, building surveyors, and project managers: to unlock compliance pathways and preserve design intent.

Building surveyors and certifiers: to provide robust technical justifications and streamline approvals.

Developers and property owners: to resolve compliance challenges and protect long-term asset value.

Government bodies and councils: to ensure public projects meet the highest standards.

Retailers and commercial property managers: to ensure safety and amenity through innovative design.

Project Highlight

Chadstone Shopping Centre –The Social Quarter Precinct
ClientHacer Group
SectorRetail
LocationChadstone, Victoria
DisciplineBuilding solutions
Accessibility consulting
ServicesPerformance solutions, Waterprooofing design advice

DDEG provided expert advice on disability access, waterproofing, and weatherproofing, considering factors like zero-threshold access, DDA compliance, and effective drainage.

Frequently asked questions

Performance-based building solutions use engineering and technical justifications to achieve compliance when standard code provisions don’t fit your project’s needs.

Our performance-based building solutions allow you to achieve compliance without compromising design intent. Our techniques justify alternative solutions, helping you retain ambitious architectural features or achieve cost-effective construction while streamlining the approval process.

Early engagement helps identify compliance pathways, avoid costly redesigns, and streamline approvals—saving you time and money.

Our fees are very competitive and tailored to the complexity and requirements of your project. We provide clear, upfront proposals with no hidden costs, and we’re always happy to discuss options to suit your budget and timeline.

Absolutely. We specialise in both new builds and complex refurbishments, including heritage projects, delivering tailored compliance strategies for every scenario.

We typically need your architectural drawings, a project brief, and any known compliance challenges. Our team will guide you through the process.

We aim to deliver clear, tailored proposals within 1-2 business days of receiving your project details.

  • Aged care
  • Childcare
  • Community and event
  • Correctional
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Industrial
  • Offices
  • Residential
  • Retail

Yes. DDEG is fully registered to practice across Australia and holds comprehensive professional indemnity insurance for all performance solutions.

Yes. We’re with you from initial concept through to final approval and beyond. We offer ongoing advice and support through construction and occupancy to ensure your building remains compliant and safe.

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