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Class 2 & Mixed-Use — Sydney, AU

Design Management
From DA To OC.

One accountable design manager for your Development Application, Construction Certificate and Occupation Certificate — then project management through construction. Built for developers and construction companies delivering Class 2 and mixed-use buildings.

60+
Approvals Managed
$180M+
Project Value Guided
3
Stages · DA / CC / OC
100%
Class 2 & Mixed-Use Focus
Development ApplicationsConstruction CertificatesOccupation CertificatesClass 2 ComplianceMixed-Use DeliveryDesign ManagementConstruction Phase PM
Development ApplicationsConstruction CertificatesOccupation CertificatesClass 2 ComplianceMixed-Use DeliveryDesign ManagementConstruction Phase PM
Services / 01

Every stage. One accountable design manager.

The Problem We Remove

Approvals stall when nobody owns the design between consultants.

We sit between your architect, engineers, certifier and council — and carry the project from first feasibility sketch to final occupation certificate.

01DA

Development Application

Planning controls mapped, consultants briefed to scope, documentation assembled so council assesses — not queries.

  • Planning controls & feasibility review
  • Consultant briefing & coordination
  • DA lodgement & RFI management
Architectural drawing for development application
02CC

Construction Certificate

Design documentation driven to certifier-ready standard. NCC/BCA Class 2 compliance resolved before it costs you programme.

  • CC documentation coordination
  • NCC / BCA Class 2 compliance
  • Certifier liaison & condition close-out
03OC

Occupation Certificate

Certification programmed months ahead of completion. Final sign-offs sequenced so settlement is never waiting on paperwork.

  • OC milestone programming
  • Final inspections & fire sign-off
  • Defects & handover management
04PM

Construction Phase PM

Owner's-side project management once construction starts: variations triaged, programme risk managed, builder held to the design intent.

  • Superintendent support
  • Variations & claims triage
  • Programme & cost risk management
Engagement / 02

Packages built for developers.

Stage · DA

DA Approval Pack

from $4,800

Fixed-scope design management through the Development Application.

  • Planning controls & feasibility review
  • Consultant briefs & scope lock
  • DA documentation coordination
  • Lodgement & council RFI responses
■ Most Engaged
Stage · CC

CC Technical Compliance

from $7,500

Certifier-ready construction certificate documentation for Class 2.

  • Full CC documentation management
  • NCC / BCA compliance resolution
  • Consultant design review gates
  • Certifier liaison to approval
Stages · DA / CC / OC / PM

Turnkey DA → OC + PM

from $18,000

End-to-end design management plus construction-phase project management.

  • Everything in DA & CC packs
  • OC programming & handover
  • Construction phase owner's PM
  • Monthly developer reporting

Indicative pricing · Final fee proposed after project review · GST exclusive

Academy / 03

Learn the system we use on live projects.

Enquiry / 04

Put a design manager on your project.

Tell us the site, the stage and the programme pressure. We come back with a scoped proposal and a fixed fee — within one business day. Prefer to talk first? Grab a free 30-minute intro call.

Emailranajaber@sydneyskyarchitects.com
Response< 1 Business Day
CoverageGreater Sydney · NSW
Option A — Written Brief

Lodge an enquiry

Direct to the studio inbox · No ticket queues
Option B — Talk First

Book an intro call

A free 30-minute call with the studio principal. Walk us through the project and leave with a clear next step — no obligation.

Time Slot (AEST) *
30 min intro call · Free · No obligation
Sydney Sky.
Architects

Construction design management across DA, CC and OC stages for Class 2 and mixed-use developments — plus construction-phase project management for developers and builders.

Studio
ranajaber@sydneyskyarchitects.comSydney · New South Wales · AustraliaMON–FRI 08:00–18:00 AEST
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