Building and Plumbing Performance Solutions

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At Devlin Building Consultants, we partner with Builders, Architects, Designers, Draftspeople, and Owners to deliver innovative and compliant Performance Solutions. Our expertise ensures that your building and plumbing designs not only meet but exceed industry standards.

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At Devlin Building Consultants, we partner with Builders, Architects, Designers, Drafts people, and Owners to deliver innovative and compliant Performance Solutions. Our expertise ensures that your building and plumbing designs not only meet but exceed industry standards.

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How It Works

Submit your building plans to us, and we'll review them in the context of performance requirements.
Discuss your project with our experts, at no cost. We'll outline potential solutions and next steps.
Get a comprehensive report detailing the proposed Performance Solutions, ready for approval.

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ABOUT US

"We have been using Ben Devlin to assist with the preparation of performance solutions as part of our building permit documentation package for several years now. I've always found Ben to be prompt, eager to assist, thoroughly professional and highly knowledgeable. Ben has a deep working knowledge of the National Construction Code, allowing him to offer practical solutions which meet all the necessary regulatory requirements. In an industry where the regulations seem to be constantly evolving, it's reassuring to know that Ben's expertise is only a phone call away."
Tina Wei (A1 Drafting)

Registered Building Practitioner since 2007

“Ben has delivered outstanding service, leveraging his exceptional knowledge of building legislation and industry standards to provide professional, high-quality performance solutions across multiple projects. His communication skills are exceptional, and he consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the success of every project he undertakes. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Andy

Relevant Building Surveyor

"I recently engaged Ben on a performance solution for a charged stormwater system for my house build, and genuinely, I can't recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, Ben demonstrated brilliant communication skills and knowledge of the subject matter. He took the time to listen to what my needs and wants were and clearly explained the process, even double-checking that I understood the steps. Ben's solution not only met all regulatory requirements but also saved me a significant amount of money and allowed me to move forward with my project without any more delays. His professionalism, clear communication, and quick turnaround made a huge difference in getting my home finished."
Ryan

Owner

"We used Ben to develop a Performance Solution for our balconies. The job was quite urgent because we were selling our property. Ben delivered the solution design to the satisfaction of our building surveyors with a quick turnaround. He worked over weekends when required to meet our deadline. Ben is very customer-focused and has strong technical capability. I would thoroughly recommend him."
Karen

Owner

"I initially engaged with Devlin Building Consultants because Ben was highly recommended by trusted sources. After disappointing experiences with previous engineers and surveyors, I was hesitant but hopeful that Ben would be different. Thankfully, he exceeded my expectations. Ben thoroughly guided me through the entire process, addressing each concern and issue I had. His vast knowledge and expertise in the building field proved invaluable, as he identified and resolved complex problems efficiently. Ben's timely and effective solutions were a huge relief, and I'm grateful for his professionalism and dedication to delivering exceptional results."
Adam

Owner Builder

FAQ

A Performance Solution is an alternative way to comply with the Building Code Australia (BCA) or the Plumbing Code Australia (PCA) Performance Requirements rather than the prescriptive Deemed to Satisfy (D-t-S) Provisions.
A PBDB is a crucial document created collaboratively with key stakeholders during the performance-based design and approval process. This document outlines the scope of work for performance-based analysis, establishes the technical foundation for the analysis, and sets the criteria for accepting any relevant Performance Solutions. These criteria are agreed upon by all stakeholders involved in the design elements. Once completed, the PBDB serves as the foundational platform upon which the proposed design is built, ensuring that all performance objectives are clearly defined and met throughout the project.
A Regulation 126 Certificate of Compliance for "Proposed Building Work" is a document issued under Victoria's Building Regulations 2018. This certificate, provided by a registered building practitioner such as a Building Surveyor or and Engineer, confirms that the design of the proposed building work adheres to the Building Act 1993, the Building Regulations 2018, and the National Construction Code (NCC) Building Code Australia (BCA)
A Peer Review is a process where experts in the same field evaluate the work of their colleagues to ensure it meets the necessary standards of quality, accuracy, and credibility. This method is widely used in professional, academic and scientific communities to maintain high standards and improve performance. Most often a Peer Review is accompanied with a Regulation 126 Certificate of Compliance certifying the Peer Review.
The ABCB has designed the Building and Plumbing codes to be Performance Based Codes, and as long as your Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) is happy to accept a Performance Solution from a Consultant Building Surveyor, then YES we can probably formulate and document a Performance Solution that complies with the Performance Requirements.
The key stakeholders to the project usually include the Builder, or a Builders representative such as the Project Manager, or the Site Manager. Also included will be someone from the design team, usually the Principal Architect, or Draftsperson that provided the Architectural Drawings or Working Drawings for the project. Then finally, the Owner/s will round up the key stakeholders that would be expected to be part of the collaborative approach, when documenting the PBDB and initially proposing the Performance Solutions for the project.

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