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Ensuring Safety and Accessibility in Commercial + Mixed-Use Spaces

For nearly 80 years, we’ve partnered with building owners, property managers, builders, and architects to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes. From pre-construction to project close out, we help identify and address safety and accessibility concerns, making spaces safe, accessible, and compliant.

Our expertise covers accessibility and universal design, code consulting, fire safety engineering, and energy and sustainability. We ensure buildings meet current safety standards and work with stakeholders to create solutions that enhance both safety and functionality.

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Meet the Experts

Innovative Solutions for Safe + Sustainable Commercial Developments

We recognise the importance of open, flexible layouts in commercial buildings—offices, retail, and mixed-use spaces—where entry points serve as crucial evacuation routes. Our team utilises advanced design methods and software to simulate fire scenarios, ensuring safe and efficient spaces.

Our accessibility and universal design services ensure inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards. We provide comprehensive guidance on regulatory compliance for commercial projects, focusing on fire safety and structural integrity. Additionally, we help create high-performance, environmentally responsible developments through energy-efficient strategies and compliance with standards like NABERS and Green Star.

Commercial + Mixed Use Industry Services

Learn more about our service offerings for commercial and mixed-use facilities.

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Accessibility + Universal Design Core Services

We partner with project, design, and operations teams to identify opportunities and address issues related to universal design and…
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Accessible + Adaptable Housing Solutions

We provide a comprehensive range of services, from initial design and construction assessment to feasibility studies, advice,…
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Assessments (Green Star + WELL)

Jensen Hughes’ Green Star-accredited consultants collaborate with clients to reduce carbon footprints and achieve high…
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Bespoke Accessibility Services

Our expert services and bespoke accessibility solutions are designed to meet the accessibility needs of every workplace, community…
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Building Code + Regulations

Our skilled team of code consultants is uniquely positioned to provide building regulations consultancy to all stakeholders,…
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Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard

Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS) helps builders and developers in the planning permit stage achieve sustainable…
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Bushfire Testing

Bushfires are very common in Australia. Although they don’t always end in a catastrophe, they do present real and immediate danger…
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Construction Inspections + Advice

During the construction phase of a project, our experienced building code consultants can provide invaluable support by conducting…
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Design Assessments + Upgrades

We specialise in providing detailed assessments of designs to ensure compliance with building regulations, including the National…
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Emissions + Efficiency

Jensen Hughes’ energy and sustainability consultants provide expert advice on complying with the National Construction Code (NCC),…
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Expert Witness

Our experts have prepared many litigation compliant reports on buildings and the approvals process for several jurisdictions,…
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Fire Safety Assessment + Audits

We conduct thorough audits of your project and completed building to ensure that it meets all regulatory requirements, including…
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Fire Safety Strategies

To minimise fire risks, our expert fire safety engineers develop tailored fire strategies during the construction phase. This…
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Fire, Smoke + Evacuation Modelling

Fire, smoke, and evacuation modelling is an essential tool for predicting the spread of smoke, heat, and flames in built…
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Modelling

Jensen Hughes offers comprehensive solutions for optimising building performance through advanced modelling techniques. We optimise…
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Passive Fire Consultancy

Our team of passive fire consultants specialise in fire sealing, lightweight construction, fire doors, and shafts. We offer a…
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Peer Reviews

Third party peer reviews are often required in construction projects. This is because peer reviews can support submission paperwork…
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Performance Solutions

We consider each building's design and use and provide safe and practical design outcomes. This can facilitate greater design…
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Reaction to Fire Testing

Reaction to fire testing examines material combustibility and ignitability, focusing on fire spread and development rather than…
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Solar Feasibility

At Jensen Hughes, our energy and sustainability consultants conduct on-site evaluations to select the most suitable Solar…
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Structural Fire Engineering

The fundamental principle of building fire safety is that the building’s structure must be sufficiently resilient to withstand the…
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Sustainability Reports

Jensen Hughes offers expert advice to ensure projects meet Development Control Plans (DCP) requirements, focusing on integrating…
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Technical Fire Assessment

Jensen Hughes offers technical fire assessments that encompass everything from simple evaluations of product, construction, or…
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We partner with you to solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle

At Jensen Hughes, we guide commercial and mixed-use projects to ensure compliance. Our fire safety engineers leverage design methods and fire simulation software to ensure the safety and efficiency of commercial and mixed-use spaces. We prioritise inclusivity through our accessibility and universal design services. We help foster sustainable, high-performance developments by integrating energy-efficient solutions. Jensen Hughes Pacific’s primary focus is on delivering high-quality services in the following areas:

  • Fire Engineering
  • Building Code Consulting
  • Accessibility + Universal Design
  • Energy + Sustainability
  • Fire Testing + Technical Fire Assessment
Our Office Locations

With offices around the world and team members on the ground in key regions, our global reach and vital in-country expertise enable us to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

Our Offices
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