Who are we?

We are a young and driven team who have past onsite building experience.

We provide certification to building companies who specialise in residential construction.

Our mission is to provide certainty to our clients by educating and ensuring they build high quality and compliant homes.

Here at Platinum Building Approvals our team must have previous onsite building experience. Why? Because we believe it is fundamentally important for a certifier to bring a practical understanding of the building industry to communicate and work with builders and developers more effectively.

We’re here to support your every step to ensure you’re building sooner rather than later.

We understand how frustrating delays and time constraints can be, and that is why we value a high level of communication with you from start to finish, and ensure that we stay a step ahead of the latest laws and technical developments.
We’re also extremely transparent with any potential implications upfront, which could potentially delay your project. We’ve invested in a high-tech program allowing us to maintain a high-level of service and fast response time with you.

Call (07) 5577 1317 to speak with our team today.

DEVELOPERS

We work with Developers at the early stages of their projects to ensure they’re building in accordance with the relevant government legislation. We also complete the entire building certification process on small and larger residential developments in Queensland.

BUILDERS

We certify plans in accordance with building legislation, issue a building permit to start construction, and manage the inspection process from foundations through to completion for Project Builders, as well as those who build unique designed homes in Queensland.

ARCHITECTS & BUILDING DESIGNERS

We work with Architects and Building Designers providing advice on building legislation, technical codes, and construction standards to ensure their designs are in accordance with the relevant government legislation’s in Queensland.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

  • “Hands down the best in the business! Platinum Building Approvals work for their clients not against them. They are informative, proactive and willing to ensure the best outcome for every project. I don’t hesitate in recommending Brian, Danika and their team to all of my clients.”
    Reece Keil - Reece Keil Design
  • “We have worked with multiple Certifiers on the coast, and nothing compares to the service Brian and the Platinum Building Approvals team provide.”
    Kevin Ryan Director - Jemade Design And Construction
  • “As a bespoke Building Designer, it is important to me that I engage professional and likeminded consultants as their services and timeframes are a reflection of my recommendation. My trust is fully with Platinum Building Approvals, Brian and the team are wonderful to work alongside, they are passionate about each and every project.”
    Bianca Gemmill - BCG Building Design.
  • “At Inspire we build approximately 100 house and land packages per year and have been using Platinum Building Approvals for all our Certification requirements for the past 12 months. Platinum Building Approvals are a very punctual and professional outfit to work a long side. Director Brian Downting is extremely knowledgeable and very willing to make contact with Town Planners to help research Development Approvals. Platinum Building Approvals are very organised and efficient in releasing the Approvals and very prompt with frame and final inspections. Paperwork is always on time to assist the logistics of both our Businesses. We highly recommend using Platinum Building Approvals for obtaining all types of Building Approvals.”
    Joel Davis Director - Inspire Style And Living Pty Ltd
  • “Brian is very quick to close out any queries during the construction phase so there are no surprises come final. Will continue to use for current and future builds.”
    Cameron Starkey Director - Resort Homes

How can we help you?

Our Services

Private Certification

We provide building approvals for residential Class 1a and 10 building structures, as well as manage additional approvals, for example plumbing and relaxations. We also manage the inspection process from foundations through to completion.

Energy Efficiency Reports

We perform energy thermal reports to attain the overall sustainability for your residential building.

Legislation Advice

We provide advice in the early stages of developments to ensure you’re building in accordance with the building legislation, technical codes and construction standards. As well as provide advice on Town Planning issues.

Bushfire Assessments

We provide Bushfire Attack Level Assessments using method 1. This are required if your land has been designated by local government as having a bush fire risk.
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Need Legislation Advice For Your Development?

If you’re in the early stages of your residential development, we provide advice to ensure you’re building in accordance with the building legislation, technical codes and construction standards. As well as provide advice on Town Planning issues.

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Meet the Team

Brian Downting

Brian Downting

Director of Platinum Building Approvals & Building Surveyor
Licences: QBCC Building Certifier level 3 Class A endorsement A1169661 QBCC Building Nominee Supervisors/Carpentry Licence 1169661 Energy Assessor Qld Licence Number 419

Qualifications and Affiliate Memberships:

  • Diploma of Building Surveying with Distinction
  • Certificate IV in Building & Construction
  • Certificate III in Carpentry Accreditation with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors 7295.

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Danika Downting

Danika Downting

Marketing & Operations Manager
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Business
  • Majoring in Marketing & Management

Danika loves creating beautiful spaces to live and work in, as well as thrives on improving systems. She has hands on experience in interior design for new builds and renovations. Danika enjoys travelling, days at the beach with her family and designing & building things with her husband.

Zac Cundell

Zac Cundell

Building Surveyor
Licence: QBCC Building Certifier Level 3

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Provide building surveying services for residential buildings up to 3 storeys
  • Diploma in Building Surveying
  • AIBS Accreditation
  • Certificate 3 in construction
  • Certificate 4 in building construction

Zac lived abroad for 6 years – working the UK for 3.5 years and Canada for 2 years. He has experience with renovations, new builds, high-end homes and commercial construction. He then transitioned into a cadet building certifying role and studied for 2 years before becoming a licenced building surveyor.

Zac enjoys playing sport, surfing and travelling.

Dave Smedley

Dave Smedley

Building Surveyor & Full-time Inspector
Licences: QBCC Open Licensed Builder (22540) and QBCC Level 3 Building Certifier (919029)

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Building Surveying
  • Masters in Project Management
  • Graduate Diploma Project Management
  • Associate Diploma Applied Science of Building
  • Certificate for Building Technician

Amanda Aisbett

Amanda Aisbett

Office Manager + Certifier Support Administrator
Amanda has always been part of the building industry in some way, conveyancing clerk, roof tile distributor, building cadet at Henley then 20 years as a mortgage broker specialising in construction loans, then back to building, pre-con and construction administration. Now joining the PBA team and supporting our Building Certifiers it is rounding up her experience as a whole.

Amanda loves being a mum to Finn and watching him play footy. She enjoys bushwalking, being in nature and swimming in the ocean. Much like the rest of the PBA team she is passionate about architecture and interior design.

Andrew Mackey

Andrew Mackey

Certifier Support Administrator
Andrew is a relative newcomer to the building industry having commenced an administration role within the world of Building Certification in 2020. Andrew has previous administration experience within the Financial Planning industry.

Outside of work Andrew enjoys competing in local amateur Strongman competitions, as well as photography/videography and supporting the local live music scene.

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A claim free world for our clients.

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