DBO Group is a Sydney based Design & Construction consultancy. We're redefining Design Management across the Construction and Building Industry. Our consultants are experienced in providing design management oversight, design documentation interrogation and Design & Building Practitioners Advice
A boutique Construction Design Management Consultancy. DBO Group is dedicated to advancing and driving design management assurance across the building and construction industry.
Our mission is to provide highly specialised and tailored design management assurance services to both design and building practitioners, as well as developers committed to delivering exceptional quality.
- Residential
- Aged Care
- Student Accommodation
- Mixed Use
- Affordable Housing
- Defence
How We
Deliver Value
Our Construction consultants, deliver the following;
- Development of a design & development programme to ensure all project parameters are assessed and captured
- Management and development of consultant briefs, tendering & engagement.
- Critical review of all project costs and advisory to stakeholders
- Development of client briefs & training
- Championing of authority and strategic approvals
- Provide overall strategic and design leadership to the team
“Fit for Purpose” critical review of construction design documentation including reports & briefs against the planning framework to ensure the current design satisfies the planning & project requirements.
Our construction consultants deliver specialist risk & opportunities review through a multidisciplinary lens of all documentation and manage the overhaul of revised documentation to meet a fit for purpose criteria.
Challenge & Improve the quality of the design against the current cost plan / budget
Critically assess the market feedback pricing from consultants and proposed builders and challenge their validity
Critical review of design documentation including reports & briefs against the planning framework to ensure the current design satisfies the planning & project requirements.
Provide specialist risk & opportunities review through a multidisciplinary lens of all documentation and manage the overhaul of revised documentation to meet a fit for purpose criteria.
Challenge & improve the quality of the design against the current cost plan / budget.
Critically assess the market feedback pricing from consultants and proposed builders and challenge their validity.
Our construction consultants design, develop and deliver Business focused systems and procedures. Our toolkits enable better collaboration and efficiency for successful construction project delivery within time and budget constraints. DBO Group also create and integrate a complete set of peripherals and offer continuous service to meet their specific needs
Our systems and processes offering focuses on ensuring that organisations maintain the highest standards of quality throughout the design and construction phase. Key components include design, development and implementation of quality management plans, quality audits, design reviews, testing and commission procedure and documentation control.
- Champion the integrated baseline reviews of documentation and provide advice and guidance on a better design outcome against
- Initiation & management of VE workshops from inception through to final documentation
- Manage the process of change management for the design, from schematics and costing through to the creation of final documentation.
- Risk Management
Our design management support service focuses on providing comprehensive assistance for the development application and lodgement process. We understand the critical importance of a well-prepared and meticulously executed DA, as it sets the foundation for successful project development.
we are well-versed in the intricacies of the DA process and is equipped to guide you through every step. We begin by conducting a thorough review of your project and its specific requirements. This allows us to identify key design considerations, potential challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Once we have a clear understanding of your project, we work closely with you to develop a robust design management strategy. This strategy encompasses various aspects, including architectural design, urban planning, environmental impact assessment, and compliance with local regulations and guidelines..
Furthermore, we take the lead in coordinating with external consultants and stakeholders involved in the DA process. We facilitate effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that all parties are aligned and working towards a seamless DA process to ultimately embed the project to being successful and a fit for purpose design.
Our Projects
22-34 Berry Road, St Leonards – 211 Premium Apartments
Client: Sekisui House
Project Value: $128m
Role: Design & Project Management
40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista – 224 Apartments, 12 Boutique Townhomes
Client: Landen Property Group
Project Value: $115m
Role: Design & Project Management
Secrete Garden Byron Bay
Client: Cobild
Project Value: $100m
Role: Design Management Consultant
Longueville RACF
Client: Hansen Yuncken
Role: Design & Construction Consultant
Griffith University Village Student Accommodation
Client: Campus Living Villages
Project Value: $92m
Role: Design & Project Management