Alex Newberry
Senior Building Code Consultant
Areas of Expertise
Australia
Alex Newberry is a proactive building code consultant with more than a decade of experience. His personable and pragmatic style allows him to work collaboratively with clients to balance design, commercial and compliance objectives.
Alex enjoys supporting architects, developers and builders to navigate legislative requirements and changes throughout the construction lifecycle. From project concept and design to building approval, he provides responsive and client-focused guidance at all stages.
Alex’s public and private sector experience across a broad range of industries and project types lets him take a strategic approach to interpreting building regulations and devising best practice solutions. He’s worked on high profile projects including The Lennox residential tower in Parramatta and Box Hill’s ground-breaking six-storey Santa Sophia Catholic College.
Education / Certifications
- Master (MSc), Building Surveying, London South Bank University, UK
- Graduate Diploma, Building Surveying, Western Sydney University
Design - Building Code
Our team covers all phases of the design process, from pre-development to the detailed design phase. We begin by assessing proposed new works for design optimization and auditing existing structures to identify and recommend appropriate upgrading regimes. We then liaise with councils and advise on performance-based compliance design options. In the detailed design phase, we provide an architectural and services design assessment with detailed drawings of proposed developments against the NCC.
Building Code + Regulations
Working with private enterprises and local and state governments, we have acquired over 150 combined years’ experience in building regulations, including the National Construction Code (NCC) and Building Code of Australia (BCA). Our skilled team is uniquely positioned to provide building regulations consultancy to all facility stakeholders, including owners, architects, developers, builders, strata plans and public sector authorities. For new buildings, we facilitate the building approvals process, helping to ensure building proposals satisfy the regulatory requirements of the approving authority.