What This Firm Does

D&C Projects is a building design and drafting consultancy operating from offices in Tamworth and Newcastle across New South Wales. The firm provides design services for residential, commercial and industrial developments throughout northern NSW and the Hunter region. The practice works on projects ranging from small-scale home renovations to multi-million-dollar developments.

Building Design Services

The firm prepares building design and drafting documentation for various development types under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Services include master planning and concept design, 3D rendered visualisations, and alterations and additions projects. The team produces designs that comply with planning regulations and building codes while meeting functional and aesthetic requirements.

Planning and Environmental Services

D&C Projects carries out ancillary planning services to support development applications and approvals processes. The practice prepares BASIX certificates for energy and water efficiency compliance, Statements of Environmental Effects for development assessment, and heritage conservation reports. These services assist clients in securing development approvals through NSW planning pathways including local council assessment and state significant development processes.

Experience and Capabilities

The practice operates with established credentials in sustainable design methodologies and Building Sustainability Index certification processes. The team utilises current industry software and design techniques to deliver project outcomes across multiple sectors. The firm maintains expertise in heritage conservation work and sustainable building practices for contemporary development requirements.

Service Areas

D&C Projects serves communities across northern NSW and the Hunter Valley region from dual office locations. Coverage areas include:

• Northern region towns including Tamworth, Narrabri, Armidale, Glen Innes, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Scone
• Hunter Valley locations including Newcastle, Singleton, Cessnock, Maitland, Kurri Kurri and Dungog
• Coastal areas including Nelson Bay, Tea Gardens, Clarence Town and Lake Macquarie district

Development Sectors

The firm works across multiple development sectors to meet diverse client requirements. Project types include residential housing and unit developments, commercial premises and retail spaces, and industrial facilities requiring specialised design considerations. The practice handles both new construction projects and adaptive reuse of existing buildings for changed purposes.