About Us

At DAV Building Solutions and Performance Solutions, we partner with architects, builders, certifiers, and owners to deliver smart, practical, and innovative compliance solutions. We specialise in performance‑based approaches that go beyond conventional “tick-box” methods, helping you unlock design flexibility and make building code compliance both efficient and cost-effective.

Who We Are

• Performance specialists: Our expertise lies in developing tailored performance solutions that align with the National Construction Code (NCC), particularly for projects that don’t fall neatly within the standard Deemed‑to‑Satisfy (DtS) provisions.

• Collaborative consultants: We work closely with all stakeholders — architects, designers, certifiers, and builders — so that our solutions are not only technically sound, but practically implementable.

• Trusted for innovation: Whether it’s disability access, fire engineering, or unique architectural forms, we help you navigate the regulatory landscape without compromising on design.

What We Do

• NCC Performance Solutions: We create alternative compliance strategies when prescriptive code paths are restrictive, costly, or impractical.

• Disability Access: We generate performance-based access solutions that satisfy AS 1428.1, BCA accessibility provisions, and DDA / Premises Standards.

• Fire Engineering: Our fire engineering reports offer code-compliant fire safety strategies that support architectural vision while addressing life-safety requirements.

Why It Matters

Performance solutions don’t just offer compliance , they provide purpose-built design. With our approach, you can:

• Maintain design intent and creativity

• Avoid over-designing or over-engineering where it’s not needed

• Mitigate risk through evidence-based strategies

• Streamline approvals by presenting clear, well-justified technical solutions

How We Work

1. Initial consultation — We listen to your goals, challenges, and constraints.

2. Performance‑based design brief — We define what “success” means for your project (safety, accessibility, fire, etc.).

3. Technical assessment & modelling — We conduct calculations, modelling, and analysis as needed to validate our solution.

4. Reporting — We deliver a Performance Based Design Report (PBDR) or equivalent documentation to justify your solution.

5. Stakeholder alignment — We collaborate with certifiers, builders, and other parties so the solution is accepted and implemented.

6. Support during construction — We’re available to assist with clarifications or adaptations as needed.

Our Vision

We believe compliance should be enabling, not limiting. Our mission is to help clients realise bold and responsible designs — whether that means enhancing accessibility, improving safety, or pushing the boundaries of modern architecture — all while meeting the rigorous demands of the NCC.