ACT Certification

04/09/2026

It's Friday! So here is our Compliance Check for the week 👀

On site this week with Scott, walking through a Dincel formwork wall before the concrete pour 🏗️

Dincel walls are a great system, but like anything, they need to be checked before the pour locks everything in; reinforcement in the right spot, correct cover, formwork clean, braced and plumb. Get any of that wrong and it's a lot harder (and more expensive) to fix once the concrete's set.

It's these kinds of checks that make up a big part of what we do as Building Certifiers, catching the small things on site so they don't become big problems later.

28/08/2026

Compliance Check Friday is here again!

This week’s topic is Wall Wrapping. Something we as Certifiers don’t often get to see as it is often a step in the construction process that occurs between our Mandatory Inspection stages. The thing about wall wrap is that it disappears the second the cladding goes on, but get it wrong and you've built a problem into the wall for good. The wrap's job is to keep bulk water and wind out while still letting moisture escape from inside, if the laps aren't installed correctly, water gets directed straight into the wall cavity instead of down and out. It's invisible once the cladding's up, so it's usually only picked up when there's a leak, or at inspection and by then it can be much more of an issue.

One final point – clearly this post is not sponsored 😂 because Scott actually calls out the wrong product name in this video. Reckon you can spot exactly when it happens? Drop it in the comments 👇

26/08/2026

🏠🏠 Our team are more than just your average Building Certifiers (no white coats and clips boards here!) 🔎

26/08/2026

A few weeks ago, Scott and Alex headed up to the Sunshine Coast for a Tradies in Business Masters Day, and this one came with homework. Each attendee was tasked with delivering a 15-minute presentation on something that could improve daily life and work.

Scott's pick? A system our team uses regularly .co, which transforms the National Construction Code (NCC) into interactive, easy-to-understand graphics and so much more!

As Building Certifiers, staying on top of codes, standards and legislation is a constant part of the job. Tools like this give us a clear, visual reference point and make navigating the NCC that much easier, proof that the right technology can make a real difference in how we serve our clients.

25/08/2026

Watch this space 👀

Behind the scenes, our team has been hard at work giving our fee proposals a serious refresh.

We want every client to walk away from our proposal knowing exactly what they're getting;our services, what sets ACT Certification apart from other building certifiers, and a clear picture of what our process looks like from start to finish.

Building approvals can be confusing enough without your certifier's paperwork adding to it. Our goal is simple: make it easy to understand, easy to compare, and easy to say yes.

New fee proposals rolling out over the coming weeks, keep an eye out! 🏗️

24/08/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to Ronald!

Last week our very own Ronald sat his Australian Citizenship Test… and passed! 🇦🇺

We couldn't be prouder. In the lead-up, we quizzed him with some practice test questions over team lunch and honestly, he had us all impressed (and maybe learning a thing or two ourselves along the way).

Since then we've shared with Ronald that he must greet us all with a proud "G'day mate!" every morning, and we're here for it. 😄

This is a huge personal milestone and the whole ACT Certification team is rapt for you, Ronald. Well done! 👏

21/08/2026

🛠️ The Friday Compliance Check Issue #5

Wet Area Set-Downs

They're one of the most overlooked steps in a bathroom build. But getting the set-down wrong can cause serious headaches long after the tiles are down. 🚿

👀 What we often find
A Wet Area floor that hasn't been set down enough (or set down incorrectly) before waterproofing and tiling begin.

❌ Why is it a problem?
The set-down allows the finished floor to fall correctly to the waste and keeps water from tracking out into the hallway or adjoining rooms. Get the set-down height wrong and no amount of good tiling or waterproofing can fix it. Once the slab is poured or the frame is set, there's often no going back without major rework.

✅ How to avoid it
Confirm the required set-down height with your Certifier at frame stage, before the floor build-up goes in. This is what Scott is looking at in this video. Account for the full floor finish (screed, waterproofing membrane, tile bed, tiles) when calculating the drop, check it against the adjoining floor level before anything is covered up, and make sure all the structural elements are being supported correctly.

💡 One Practical Tip
Don't assume the trades have coordinated. Set-down height depends on waterproofing thickness and floor finish, so it's worth a quick check between the builder, waterproofer and tiler before the pour or frame is locked in.

🔎 The ACT Certification Take
A missed set-down doesn't just risk a failed inspection, it risks water damage down the track. A five-minute check at frame stage beats a costly fix once the Wet Area is finished.

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

We are on the beautiful Gold Coast tonight for the 2026 SPASA Australasian Awards of Excellence 🏆 as Finalists in the category of Best Professional Service Business!

19/08/2026

📖 The Certifier Dictionary 📖

Part 4 - Setback 📏

Despite how it sounds, a setback isn't a problem, it's actually a good thing. It's the minimum distance your build needs to be from a boundary, helping keep privacy, access and safety in check. Understanding ACT and NSW Planning requirements like this is a core part of our process.