NSW Design Practitioner & DBP Compliance Consultants

Registered Design Practitioner, Principal Design Practitioner and declared design coordination services for Class 2, 3 and 9c buildings across Sydney and New South Wales.

We assist builders, developers, designers, remedial consultants, strata managers and government organisations with:

  • DBP Act compliance

  • Regulated design declarations

  • NSW Planning Portal lodgements

  • Remedial building compliance

  • Waterproofing and façade remediation documentation

  • Construction-stage variation declarations

  • Principal Design Practitioner coordination

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NSW DBP Compliance Services for Regulated Building Work

DBP Compliance provides specialist consultancy services for projects requiring compliance with the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.

We assist with regulated building work involving:

  • Class 2 apartment buildings

  • Mixed-use developments

  • Seniors living developments

  • Remedial building works

  • Waterproofing remediation

  • Façade remediation projects

  • Balustrade upgrades

  • Roofing remediation

  • Cladding replacement projects

  • Government and social housing upgrades

Our team coordinates regulated designs, Design Compliance Declarations, Principal Compliance Declarations and NSW Planning Portal lodgements to help project teams meet statutory compliance obligations before and during construction.

Principal Design Practitioner Services Sydney & NSW

We provide Principal Design Practitioner (PDP) services for complex Class 2, 3 and 9c projects throughout Sydney and NSW.

Our role includes:

  • coordination of regulated designs,

  • management of Design Compliance Declarations,

  • multi-consultant compliance coordination,

  • NSW Planning Portal administration,

  • variation management during construction,

  • and principal compliance declaration coordination.

We understand the practical coordination challenges associated with occupied buildings, remedial construction, waterproofing systems, façade upgrades and live construction environments.

Sydney & NSW DBP Compliance Consultants

DBP Compliance provides services throughout:

  • Sydney

  • Parramatta

  • North Sydney

  • Inner West Sydney

  • Eastern Suburbs

  • Western Sydney

  • Newcastle

  • Wollongong

  • Central Coast

  • Regional NSW

We assist project teams across residential, commercial, mixed-use and government sectors requiring Design Practitioner declarations and regulated design coordination under the NSW DBP legislation.

Why DBP Compliance is Critical in NSW

The NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 introduced mandatory compliance obligations for regulated building work involving Class 2, 3 and 9c buildings.

Failure to properly coordinate declared designs, regulated design variations and Planning Portal lodgements can result in:

  • construction delays,

  • compliance breaches,

  • occupation certificate issues,

  • and increased project risk.

DBP Compliance assists project teams by coordinating compliant documentation pathways from design through to construction-stage variations and declaration management.

Our experience includes remedial projects, façade upgrades, waterproofing remediation, occupied residential buildings and government-sector developments across New South Wales.

Our Services

Regulated Design Coordination

Preparation and coordination of regulated designs in accordance with the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.

Principal Design Practitioner Services

Comprehensive Principal Design Practitioner (PDP) services for Class 2, 3 and 9c projects throughout NSW.

Remedial Building Compliance

Specialist DBP compliance services for remedial and upgrade projects involving existing residential and mixed-use buildings.

Waterproofing Design & Compliance

Preparation and coordination of waterproofing regulated designs for residential, mixed-use and remedial building projects.

NSW Planning Portal Lodgements

Assistance with preparation and lodgement of regulated designs and declarations through the NSW Planning Portal.

Government & Social Housing Projects

Experience assisting with government, social housing and public-sector building upgrade projects throughout NSW.

Construction Stage Compliance Support

Ongoing support throughout construction to assist project teams in managing DBP compliance obligations during live construction.

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Experienced in Government, Remedial & Occupied Building Projects

DBP Compliance has extensive experience providing Design Practitioner, Principal Design Practitioner and regulated design coordination services for local government, NSW Government and public-sector building projects throughout New South Wales.

We regularly assist with:

  • NSW Government projects,

  • local council developments,

  • social housing projects,

  • public housing upgrades,

  • remedial building works,

  • seniors living developments,

  • Class 2 residential apartment projects,

  • and government-funded construction and remediation programmes.

Our team understands the complex compliance and coordination requirements associated with:

  • the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020,

  • regulated designs,

  • Design Compliance Declarations,

  • NSW Planning Portal lodgements,

  • remedial building compliance,

  • and occupied building upgrades.

We have experience coordinating with:

  • government project managers,

  • local councils,

  • public housing providers,

  • architects,

  • builders,

  • certifiers,

  • engineers,

  • and remedial consultants across a wide range of public-sector and residential building projects.

Our expertise in DBP compliance for government and public-sector projects includes:

  • waterproofing regulated designs,

  • facade remediation compliance,

  • combustible cladding replacement projects,

  • remedial waterproofing works,

  • declaration coordination,

  • Principal Design Practitioner services,

  • and NSW Planning Portal management.

DBP Compliance understands the operational and stakeholder challenges associated with live occupied buildings, staged remediation works, consultant coordination and government procurement environments. Our systems and processes are structured to provide reliable, scalable and technically coordinated compliance support aligned with NSW Government and local council project delivery requirements.

We are committed to delivering responsive, practical and dependable DBP compliance services that assist government agencies, councils and public-sector project teams in managing compliance obligations throughout all stages of construction and remediation.

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Why Choose DBP Compliance?

Registered NSW Design Practitioner Expertise

DBP Compliance provides specialist consultancy services for projects requiring compliance with the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020. Our team understands the legislative, technical and practical requirements associated with regulated building work across New South Wales.

Comprehensive DBP Compliance Services

We provide end-to-end assistance for:

  • Regulated design coordination

  • Design Compliance Declarations

  • Principal Design Practitioner services

  • NSW Planning Portal lodgements

  • Construction-stage variation declarations

  • Waterproofing declared designs

  • Façade and remedial building compliance

  • Class 2, 3 and 9c building projects

Our services are tailored to assist builders, developers, architects, strata managers, government agencies and remedial consultants.

Extensive Remedial & Live Building Experience

We understand the complexities associated with occupied buildings, remedial construction and staged upgrade works. Our experience includes:

  • Waterproofing remediation

  • Balustrade upgrades

  • Roof replacement works

  • Façade remediation

  • Cladding upgrades

  • Social housing projects

  • Seniors living developments

  • Government and strata remediation projects

This practical project experience allows us to provide realistic and construction-aware compliance solutions.

NSW Planning Portal & Declaration Coordination

We assist project teams with the preparation, coordination and lodgement of regulated designs and compliance declarations through the NSW Planning Portal.

Our understanding of declaration workflows, consultant coordination and construction-stage compliance requirements helps minimise delays and reduce project risk.

Reliable & Responsive Project Support

We work closely with project teams throughout design development and construction to provide responsive advice, coordinated documentation and practical compliance support.

Our focus is to simplify the DBP compliance process while delivering efficient, accurate and well-coordinated outcomes for every project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Design Compliance Declaration?

A Design Compliance Declaration is a declaration issued by a registered Design Practitioner confirming that the regulated design complies with the Building Code of Australia and relevant standards applicable to the project.

What is a Principal Design Practitioner (PDP)?

A Principal Design Practitioner is responsible for coordinating regulated designs and ensuring Design Compliance Declarations are properly managed before construction commences. The PDP also coordinates declaration processes and lodgements through the NSW Planning Portal.

Which buildings require DBP compliance?

DBP compliance generally applies to:

  • Class 2 apartment buildings

  • Mixed-use developments containing Class 2 components

  • Class 3 and 9c buildings

  • Remedial works to existing regulated buildings

  • Waterproofing and façade remediation projects

  • Certain alteration and addition works involving regulated building elements

What consultants typically require DBP declarations?

Depending on the project scope, declarations may be required from:

  • Architectural practitioners

  • Structural engineers

  • Waterproofing design practitioners

  • Mechanical engineers

  • Hydraulic engineers

  • Fire safety practitioners

  • Façade consultants

Can you provide waterproofing declared designs?

Yes. We assist with waterproofing regulated designs and declared design coordination for residential, mixed-use and remedial building projects throughout NSW.

Why is DBP compliance important?

Proper DBP compliance helps reduce project risk, improve documentation quality, support statutory approvals and ensure projects meet NSW legislative and Building Code requirements. Failure to comply can result in delays, compliance breaches and issues obtaining Occupation Certificates.

What is the NSW Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act?

The NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 is legislation introduced to improve the quality and accountability of building design and construction for Class 2, 3 and 9c buildings in New South Wales. The legislation requires regulated designs and compliance declarations to be prepared and lodged by registered practitioners through the NSW Planning Portal.

What is a Regulated Design?

A regulated design is a design prepared for building elements covered under the DBP legislation. This may include architectural, structural, waterproofing, fire safety, façade, mechanical, hydraulic and other prescribed building systems for Class 2, 3 and 9c buildings.

Do remedial building works require DBP compliance?

Yes. Many remedial building projects involving waterproofing, façade remediation, balconies, roofing, cladding and other regulated building elements require regulated designs and declarations under the NSW DBP legislation.

Do you work on occupied buildings and strata projects?

Yes. We regularly assist with occupied Class 2 buildings, strata remediation projects, social housing upgrades and live building environments requiring staged construction coordination and DBP compliance management.

Can you assist with NSW Planning Portal lodgements?

Yes. We assist with the preparation, coordination and lodgement of regulated designs, Design Compliance Declarations and variation declarations through the NSW Planning Portal.

Can you assist builders and developers during construction?

Yes. We provide ongoing support during construction, including variation declaration coordination, updated regulated designs and compliance assistance for changes occurring on-site.