Our experienced team of code consultants can offer expert consultancy on building regulations to all stakeholders, including owners, architects, developers, builders, strata plans, and public sector authorities across various industries
Leading Australian Code Consultancy
Our building code consulting team provides expert advice on regulations, codes and safety for building projects. Using a proactive approach to building control, we identify cost-effective design solutions, facilitate certification, conduct code audits and building inspections, and carry out due diligence, compliance and approval assessments. As code consultants, we assist with all manner of building regulation consultancy throughout the design phases of your projects.
Expert Code Consultancy for all Stakeholders
Building Code + Regulations
Our skilled team of code consultants is uniquely positioned to provide building regulations consultancy to all stakeholders, including owners, architects, developers, builders, strata plans and public sector authorities. For both existing and new buildings, we facilitate the building approvals process, helping to ensure building proposals satisfy the regulatory requirements of the approving authority.
Certification Services for State and Federal Crown Projects
Crown Certification
Crown developments must be certified by or on behalf of the Crown to comply with the technical provisions of the state's building laws allowed under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. Our experienced building code consultants hold unrestricted accreditations, allowing them to issue Crown Certificates and conduct building inspections for Crown projects.
Comprehensive Design + Building Upgrade Services
Design Assessments + Upgrades
We specialise in providing detailed assessments of designs to ensure compliance with building regulations, including the National Construction Code (NCC), Building Code of Australia (BCA) and all Australian Standards applicable to buildings, from the initial concept stage through to the detailed design stages.
Expert Building Code + Inspection Services
Construction Inspections + Advice
During the construction phase of a project, our experienced building code consultants can provide invaluable support by conducting inspections on behalf of builders or developers to identify potential defects, helping to minimise the likelihood of non-conformance and defect claims.
Offering Specialist Insight + Clarity on Complex Issues
Expert Witness
Our experts have prepared many litigation compliant reports on buildings and the approvals process for several jurisdictions, including District, Supreme and Land courts in various states. We have vast experience in expert conclaves, joint inspections and mediation.
Ensuring Consistent Fire Safety and Compliance
Fire Safety Assessment + Audits
We conduct thorough audits of your project and completed building to ensure that it meets all regulatory requirements, including fire safety.
Passive Fire Safety for New and Existing Buildings
Passive Fire Consultancy
Our team of passive fire consultants specialise in fire sealing, lightweight construction, fire doors, and shafts. We offer a comprehensive service from designing solutions to inspecting construction and certifying completed installations. All proposed systems including wall types, services, construction materials, and opening sizes are matched to test reports.
Making Our World
Safe, Secure + Resilient
Our Experience
Jensen Hughes has a strong history of executing high-profile projects throughout the Pacific and over 30 years of experience in the building code sector. Our team is led by Stuart Boyce, a leader in the building code sector and Allan Harriman, who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the building and construction industry.
Our Story
Our story in the region begins in 1997 with the founding of BCA Logic to fulfil the demand of a consultancy company whose expertise expanded across the entire life cycle of a building, from consulting on the initial planning through to construction and occupation. Our team have a passion for contributing positively to the construction industry's future, ensuring buildings are safe for generations to come
OUR EXPERTS
Our Industries
Jensen Hughes have extensive experience with building regulations and all Australian Standards across many industries, including Commercial and mixed-use, Education, Government and defence, Hospitality and events, Healthcare, Infrastructure and tunnels, Residential, and Warehouse projects.
Commercial + Mixed Use
Jensen Hughes partners with architects, developers, builders, and property managers to meet the evolving demands of commercial and mixed-use buildings.
Education
Our fire safety engineers, building code consultants, energy and sustainability consultants, and accessibility consultants are vital to creating safe, compliant, and inclusive learning environments.
Government + Defence
For over 30 years, Jensen Hughes has partnered with the Australian Department of Defence, offering comprehensive fire safety engineering services.
Healthcare
Our team of consultants and engineers play a crucial role in designing secure, compliant, and user-friendly hospital environments. By proactively addressing compliance issues, we help avoid costly delays and enhance overall safety.
Hospitality + Events
Whether you're constructing a new hotel tower or planning events, we collaborate with you to address design, construction, operational, and accessibility challenges.
Residential
By designing systems that effectively manage fire risks, we ensure that projects comply with all relevant fire safety regulations, safeguarding residents, the community, and the property.
Transit + Tunnels
Leveraging our extensive expertise in tunnel fire engineering, compliance and accessibility challenges of rail stations, ground transportation systems, and integrated tunnels, we deliver comprehensive transportation solutions.
Warehouse
Leveraging our extensive experience in designing fire safety solutions for warehouses and distribution centres, we advocate a performance-based fire safety approach, ensuring safe evacuation , while optimising required fire safety systems