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Building Consulting

Contaminated Land Management — Summary

Contaminated Land Management ensures that land affected by past industrial, commercial, or hazardous activities is properly assessed, remediated, and made safe for its intended use. Nova Group provides end-to-end services covering soil, groundwater, and surface-water contamination, ensuring full environmental compliance.

Nova Group’s Approach

  • Assess Thoroughly: We begin with detailed site investigations — analysing soil, groundwater, and water systems using accredited laboratory testing.
  • Identify Risks Clearly: Our environmental specialists map contamination sources and determine the level of risk for people, property, and the environment.
  • Plan Smart Remediation: We develop practical, cost-effective remediation strategies tailored to the site’s condition and future use.
  • Execute & Validate: We manage cleanup activities and complete post-remediation validation to ensure the site meets regulatory standards and is ready for development or continued use.

At Nova Group Pacific, we deliver technically grounded, compliance-driven building consulting that helps investors, developers and asset managers make confident property decisions. Our multidisciplinary team provides independent, data-backed insights across the full building lifecycle: from acquisition and construction to operation and funding.

Why Building Consulting Matters

In today’s regulated property landscape, hidden defects, compliance gaps or inaccurate CapEx forecasts can undermine asset value and investment outcomes. Nova Group Pacific’s Building Consulting service ensures your commercial property or development aligns with the Building Code of Australia (BCA), National Construction Code (NCC), and relevant Australian Standards — mitigating risk and improving asset performance.

Benefits include:

  • Confident acquisition and funding decisions
  • Transparent capital forecasting
  • Reduced maintenance and compliance risk
  • Stronger lender, tenant, and insurer confidence

Who We Work With

Our building consulting services support:

  • Investors & fund managers – during acquisition, disposal or portfolio review
  • Developers – seeking independent technical and compliance validation
  • Lenders & financiers – requiring independent construction monitoring
  • Asset & property managers – forecasting capital expenditure and lifecycle maintenance
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Our Services

Our Approach

We integrate engineering precision with commercial pragmatism. Every engagement is:

  • Compliance-first: Aligned with BCA, NCC, and Australian Standards.
  • Multidisciplinary: Structural, services, and compliance expertise in one team.
  • Commercially practical: Clear reporting designed for decision-makers.
  • Lifecycle aware: From acquisition to maintenance to divestment.

Process Overview

  • Scoping & Engagement – Define project objectives, asset type and deliverables.
  • Site Inspection & Data Review – Assess physical condition and documentation.
  • Technical & Compliance Analysis – Benchmark against codes and standards.
  • Reporting – Deliver concise, risk-prioritised findings and recommendations.
  • Follow-up Support – Assistance with remediation, CapEx planning, or loan review.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Building Consulting

What is Technical Due Diligence and why does it matter?

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Technical Due Diligence (TDD) is a comprehensive assessment of a property’s physical condition, building services, and regulatory compliance undertaken before acquisition, sale, or development. It identifies defects, compliance gaps and cost liabilities so investors, lenders, and developers can make informed, risk-aware decisions. At Nova Group Pacific, our TDD aligns with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and National Construction Code (NCC) to ensure every recommendation is commercially sound and compliant.

Why is CapEx forecasting important for property investors and owners?

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Capital Expenditure (CapEx) forecasting provides a forward-looking plan for repairs, replacements, and upgrades across a building’s lifecycle. Accurate forecasting enables proactive budgeting, protects long-term asset value, and supports financing confidence. For property funds and owners, Nova Group Pacific’s CapEx models help avoid unexpected costs and maintain optimal building performance over 5-, 10- and 20-year horizons.

What does a Property Condition Assessment include?

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A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) covers the inspection and evaluation of a building’s structure, façade, roof, finishes, and services — including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire and life-safety systems. It also checks compliance against the BCA, NCC and relevant Australian Standards. Nova Group Pacific’s PCA reports provide clear, prioritised recommendations and maintenance strategies to support capital planning and asset management.

Who benefits from Construction Loan Monitoring?

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Construction Loan Monitoring (CLM) is used by lenders, financiers, developers and trustees seeking independent verification that construction progress, cost and quality align with approved loan and contract terms. Nova Group Pacific’s CLM services provide regular progress reports, milestone certifications, and risk alerts — giving stakeholders transparency, compliance assurance and funding confidence.

How does Building Consulting reduce investment risk?

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Building Consulting identifies structural, compliance and maintenance issues early, allowing investors and developers to address them before they escalate into financial or operational risks. By combining Technical Due Diligence, PCA, CapEx forecasting and CLM, Nova Group Pacific delivers a holistic picture of asset condition and performance — ensuring decisions are based on facts, not assumptions.

What makes Nova Group Pacific different from other building consultants?

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Our multidisciplinary team integrates engineering, environmental and compliance expertise under one roof. Every report is tailored to meet Australian regulatory standards while remaining commercially actionable. We focus on practical, transparent advice — bridging technical detail with financial clarity to support smarter property decisions and stronger investment outcomes.