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ACCESS CONSULTING / DDA COMPLIANCE
Access Consulting (DDA Compliance)
AI Consultancy provides specialist access consulting services, supporting architects, developers, builders, and government agencies in creating accessible, inclusive, and compliant environments. Our team helps identify accessibility risks, navigate complex requirements, and deliver practical access outcomes that support safe, equitable, and dignified access.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Accessibility Advice Throughout the Project Lifecycle
Accessibility requirements influence how people experience and interact with the built environment. As projects become increasingly complex, ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation, standards, and user needs requires specialist expertise from the earliest stages of planning and design.
AI Consultancy provides practical access consulting services across all stages of development, helping project teams understand access compliance, identify compliance risks, and achieve functional and inclusive outcomes.
We work closely with architects, developers, builders, certifiers, and government organisations to review designs, assess existing buildings, provide technical advice, and develop practical accessibility solutions aligned with project objectives.
Our goal is to help create environments that are accessible, compliant, and practical to deliver.
WHY ACCESS CONSULTING MATTERS
Early Accessibility Advice Helps Reduce Project Risk
Accessibility issues identified late in a project often lead to increased costs, approval challenges, and unnecessary redesigns. Engaging specialist access consultants early helps project teams identify potential issues before they affect approvals, construction, or project delivery.
Costly Redesigns
Approval Delays
Access Compliance Risks
Construction Variations
Reduced Usability for Building Occupants
Expensive Retrofit Requirements
Our team works collaboratively with project stakeholders to provide clear advice, resolve accessibility challenges, and support practical compliance pathways throughout the design and construction process.
WHAT OUR ACCESS CONSULTING SERVICES COVER
Specialist Access Consulting Services
Access Due Diligence
Identifying accessibility risks, constraints, and compliance considerations before acquisition, redevelopment, leasing, or project commencement.
Access Design Reviews & Reports
Reviewing project documentation and preparing accessibility reports that support design development, approvals, and compliance outcomes.
Access Audits
Assessing existing buildings and facilities to identify accessibility barriers, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Access Performance Solutions
Developing performance-based accessibility solutions where standard compliance pathways may not be suitable.
Access Inspections & Completion Statements
Providing construction-phase inspections, accessibility reviews, and completion statements supporting project certification.
Adaptable Housing Assessments
Assessing housing designs against adaptable housing requirements to support long-term usability and occupant needs.
Livable Housing Assessments
Reviewing residential developments against applicable Livable Housing Design requirements and accessibility objectives.
SDA Assessments
Supporting Specialist Disability Accommodation developments through accessibility assessments and compliance reviews.
Seniors Housing (SEPP) Assessments
Assessing seniors housing developments against applicable accessibility, design, and planning requirements.
WHO WE HELP
Supporting Project Teams Across Australia
Architects
Providing accessibility advice that supports design intent while promoting practical and inclusive outcomes.
Developers
Helping project teams understand accessibility obligations and manage compliance risks throughout the development process.
Builders
Providing technical guidance during construction and assisting with accessibility compliance verification.
Government Agencies
Supporting public sector developments with independent accessibility assessments and compliance advice.
Property Owners & Asset Managers
Identifying accessibility risks, barriers, and improvement opportunities across existing assets.
Project Managers & Consultants
Working collaboratively with broader project teams to support successful project delivery.
WHY CHOOSE AI CONSULTANCY
Accessibility Expertise Combined With Practical Advice
Specialist Accessibility Knowledge
Extensive experience interpreting accessibility requirements and applying them across a broad range of building types and project sectors.
Practical & Inclusive Solutions
Accessibility advice that balances compliance requirements with functionality, usability, and project objectives.
Complex Project Expertise
Supporting accessibility outcomes on complex developments across a broad range of sectors and project types.
Collaborative Consulting Approach
Working closely with architects, builders, consultants, certifiers, and project stakeholders to achieve practical accessibility outcomes.
Industry-Recognised Expertise
Our access team holds accredited membership with the Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) and has extensive experience supporting accessible design outcomes.
End-To-End Project Support
Supporting clients from early planning and design through construction, certification, and project completion.
INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT
Specialist Accessibility Advice Across Multiple Sectors
AI Consultancy supports accessibility outcomes across a diverse range of project sectors, including:
Residential & Mixed-Use Developments
Commercial & Retail Buildings
Hotels & Hospitality Projects
Education Facilities
Industrial & Warehouse Developments
Government & Infrastructure Projects
Aged Care Facilities
Hospitals & Healthcare Buildings
Entertainment & Sporting Venues
ACCESSIBILITY EXPERTISE & PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
Practical Accessibility Outcomes For Complex Projects
Accessibility compliance is not always achieved solely through prescriptive solutions.
AI Consultancy helps project teams develop practical accessibility strategies where standard compliance pathways may not fully address project requirements. Our consultants work closely with stakeholders to develop performance-based solutions that support accessibility objectives while remaining functional, practical, and aligned with project goals.
By combining technical expertise with a clear understanding of how people interact with the built environment, we help deliver accessibility outcomes that work for both users and project teams.
Performance-Based Solutions
Developing practical compliance pathways where standard solutions may not be suitable.
Technical Accessibility Expertise
Extensive experience interpreting accessibility legislation, standards and performance requirements.
Collaborative Project Delivery
Working alongside project teams to achieve practical, compliant and user-focused accessibility outcomes.
CTA
Need Accessibility Advice Before Your Project Progresses?
Planning a new development, reviewing an existing building, or seeking access guidance during design? Our consultants can provide practical advice tailored to your project requirements.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an access consultant do?
An access consultant assesses buildings, developments, and public environments against applicable access compliance requirements and related regulations. They provide technical advice, prepare accessibility reports, identify compliance risks, and support project teams in creating safe, equitable, and accessible environments.
When should an access consultant be engaged?
An access consultant should ideally be engaged during the early design stages of a project. Early accessibility reviews help identify potential compliance issues before approvals, reduce redesign requirements, and support more efficient project delivery.
What is DDA compliance?
DDA compliance refers to meeting obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and other relevant accessibility requirements. It involves ensuring buildings and environments provide equitable access and minimise barriers for people with disabilities.
What is an access audit?
An access audit is an assessment of an existing building or facility that identifies accessibility barriers, compliance issues, and potential improvement opportunities. Access audits help organisations understand accessibility risks and prioritise upgrades where required.
Can access consultants assist with existing buildings?
Yes. Access consultants regularly assess existing buildings to identify accessibility barriers, upgrade requirements, and compliance risks. These assessments help property owners, asset managers, and project teams plan future works and improve accessibility outcomes.
