Glossary

Not sure what to call the service you need? You’re not alone. In construction and engineering, the same service is often known by several different names. Our glossary brings together the most common terms clients, builders and certifiers use, so you can quickly find the right service and understand what it involves.

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What’s in a name?

From Form 15s to structural inspections, many engineering services go by multiple names. Our glossary helps you navigate the terminology, understand what each service means, and find the right support for your project with confidence.

    • Pre-construction Condition Report

    • Existing Condition Survey

    • Property Condition Report

    • Neighbouring Property Report

    • Pre-works Inspection Report

    • Asset Condition Report

    • Building Condition Report

    • Pre-start Condition Photos/Report

    • Flood Study

    • Flood Level Assessment

    • Flood Risk Report

    • Overland Flow Report

    • QLD Flood Check

    • Flood Impact Assessment

    • Flood Certificate

    • Stormwater Impact Assessment

    • Flood Compliance Report

    • Design Certificate

    • Structural Design Certification

    • Engineering Certificate

    • Compliance Certificate

    • QLD Form 15

    • Form 15 Compliance Letter

    • Design Assessment Certificate

    • Engineering Sign-off

    • RPEQ Certification

    • Pre-construction Compliance Certificate

    • Design Approval Certificate

    • Inspection Certificate

    • Compliance Inspection

    • Engineer Site Inspection

    • On-site Engineering Sign-off

    • Form 12 Report

    • Structural Inspection Certificate

    • Inspection Sign-off

    • Reroof Inspection Certificate (specific to reroofing)

    • Structural Adequacy Inspection

    • Certifier-required Inspection

    • Hydraulic Design

    • Plumbing & Drainage Plan

    • Sewer/Water Design

    • Hydraulic Services Layout

    • OSD / Stormwater shared terminology

    • Engineering Advice Letter

    • Technical Review Letter

    • RPEQ Advice Letter

    • Engineering Opinion Letter

    • Structural Advice Report

    • Engineer’s Letter

    • Construction Advice Letter

    • Clarification Letter

    • Performance-Based Design

    • Building Code Performance Solution

    • NCC Performance Assessment

    • Alternative Solution

    • Performance Compliance Report

    • Fire/Structural Performance Solution

    • Non-Deemed-to-Satisfy Pathway

    • Engineering Performance Justification

    • Builder Vetting Service

    • Builder Review Check

    • Contractor Verification

    • Quote Comparison Service

    • Builder Licence Check

    • Trade Vetting

    • Quote Assessment

    • Quote Review Service

    • Builder Background Check

    • Contractor Quality Check

    • Tradesperson Check

    • Owner Builder Defects Report

    • Defects & Incomplete Works Report

    • Pre-purchase Owner Builder Report

    • Section 137B Certificate

    • Building Defects Assessment

    • Engineer Inspection

    • On-site Assessment

    • Structural Inspection

    • Building Defect Inspection

    • Compliance Inspection

    • Visual Inspection

    • Non-invasive Inspection

    • Building Check

    • Roof/Slab/Framing Inspection

    • Pre-pour Inspection (for concrete works)

    • Stormwater Design

    • Drainage Plan

    • On-site Detention (OSD) design

    • Hydraulics Plan

    • Civil Engineering Drawings

    • Water Management Plan

    • Stormwater Compliance Certificate

    • Drainage Engineering

    • Structural Soundness Report

    • Structural Stability Certificate

    • Structural Engineering Certificate

    • Structural Sign-off

    • Engineer’s Report

    • Suitability for Relocation Certificate (for house moves)

    • Pre-purchase Structural Report

    • Structural Safety Certificate

    • Structural Condition Report

    • DA Application Support

    • Development Approval Help

    • Planning Assessment

    • Council Approval Support

    • Town Planner Advice

    • Planning Report

    • DA Consultant

    • Traffic Impact Assessment

    • TIA Report

    • Traffic Engineering Study

    • Vehicle Movement Assessment

    • Carpark Layout Review

    • Road Safety Assessment