COMPLIANCE CLARITY. DISPUTE READY ADVICE. PRACTICAL OUTCOMES.
Specialist building surveying and statutory compliance support by registered practitioners
About us
We are a specialist building surveying practice led by a Principal Building Surveyor with 20+ years’ experience across statutory building control, compliance and enforcement, technical advisory and dispute support. Our principal building surveyor is also registered in the state of Victoria. We help councils, authorities, owners and project teams make confident decisions—balancing regulatory requirements, risk and practical delivery.
If you need clear direction on a building compliance issue, an independent review, or expert support for a dispute, we’re ready to help. Contact us to discuss your matter and the quickest path to a defensible, practical outcome.
Clear, evidence-based advice: we identify the relevant standards and obligations, explain the “why”, and set out options in plain language.
Risk-focused and proportionate: we prioritise life safety and material risk, and recommend actions that are practical and defensible.
Dispute-ready documentation: our reporting is structured, traceable and suitable for scrutiny by stakeholders, insurers, tribunals and courts.
Collaborative delivery: we work alongside your team and stakeholders to resolve issues and keep projects moving.
What you can expect
Fast triage and a clear plan for urgent compliance issues, enforcement matters and project risks.
Independent peer review when you need a second set of eyes on complex technical positions.
Balanced advice that considers regulatory obligations, constructability, cost and timing.
Confident communication with stakeholders—committees, owners, consultants, contractors and legal teams.
Statutory building functions, compliance and enforcement support
Acting/relief Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) services and operational advisory
Expert witness reporting, technical opinion and dispute support
Combustible cladding audits, compliance assessments and risk-based reporting
Training and technical presentations for regulatory and industry audiences
Our Services
Dispute Support and Expert Witness
Expert witness reporting and technical opinion (subject to conflict checks and instructions).
Independent technical review for claims, complaints, and enforcement matters.
Assistance with scoping, evidence collation, and chronology development.
Conference preparation support and clear explanation of technical issues for decision-makers.
Representation and strategy for enforcement resolution and defensible documentation.
Regulatory and Compliance Advisory
Interpretation of building legislation, codes, and standards specific to your jurisdiction.
Technical advice and options analysis for complex compliance issues.
Peer review of reports, performance solutions, and compliance pathways.
Support with enforcement response strategy and defensible documentation.
Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) Services
Acting/relief MBS appointments, surge capacity support, and operational consulting.
Statutory decision-making support and complex case management.
Policy, procedure, and governance uplift (including templates, checklists, and delegations support).
Mentoring and technical coaching for building and compliance teams.
Inspections, Audits, and Compliance Assessments
Building condition and compliance inspections with scopes agreed to your risk priorities.
Audit programs and sampling plans for portfolios or council-led initiatives.
Documentation review and evidence-gap identification.
Clear reporting with recommended next steps and prioritised actions.
Combustible Cladding Review and Support
Combustible cladding audits and compliance assessments.
Risk-based prioritisation and reporting suitable for stakeholder and regulator review.
Support to develop rectification scopes, documentation, and procurement inputs.
Independent review of cladding-related reports and recommendations.
Training and Technical Presentations
Tailored professional training for councils, regulators, and industry teams.
Workshops on compliance decision-making, enforcement practice, and defensible documentation.
Briefings on emerging risks, including façade and combustible cladding risk management.
Technical presentations for stakeholder groups and professional development programs.
Why Williams and Associates
Statutory lens: advice grounded in real-world regulatory decision-making and enforcement practice
Dispute-ready outputs: clear reasoning, traceable evidence, and documentation that stands up to scrutiny
Practical delivery: focused on timely resolution and outcomes that can be implemented
Communication: technical issues explained clearly for stakeholders, committees and tribunals/courts
Registered: You will be working with a building surveyor registered in the state of Victoria (BS-U 65027).
Available for urgent compliance advice, peer review, acting MBS support, combustible cladding audit programs, and expert witness instruction.
Who we work with
• Councils and regulators
• State authorities
• Building owners and strata/body corporate
• Developers and project managers
• Insurers and legal teams
• Consultants and contractors
Get in touch
For compliance advice, acting MBS support, cladding audit programs, training, or expert witness instruction, please get in touch. If your matter is time-sensitive (e.g., enforcement action, critical risk, or a live dispute), note this in your message so we can prioritise the response.
What to include in your enquiry
Project/site address and a brief description of the building and use
What you need help with (advice, audit, peer review, acting MBS support, dispute support, expert witness)
Key dates and urgency (notices received, hearing dates, program constraints)
Any relevant documents (notices/orders, reports, plans, approvals, photos) to be sent via email info@wbldsurveying.com.au
Main contacts and stakeholders (owner, council, builder, consultants, legal team)
Confidentiality and conflicts
We treat enquiries and documents as confidential. If you are seeking expert witness services, we may need to complete a conflict check before confirming instructions.
Prefer a call first? Send a short summary of the issue and the best times to reach you, and we will respond with next steps.
Contact details
Address
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Phone
0427595952ABN
80656635184
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By appointment