DESIGN DEVELOP CERTIFY GROUP

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OUR PEOPLE

Asheligh-Founder/Director

Louise-Designer

Jarrad-Building Surveyor

WHY DDC GROUP IN YOUR SDA JOURNEY

If your starting your journey, we can support you from end to end to ensure your project is compliant, efficiently Desktop Certified and construed to As Built Certified. We focus on Best Practice, person-centered design.
We align ourselves with likeminded organisations and participants to ensure we only deliver the best possible housing.
Leading in some of the strongest private entities in SDA housing sector shows our quality and understanding. The product delivered is all hinged on the quality of the team aligned at the start of the journey. Our work speaks for itself.

 

Our team looks at a project holistically, client brief or wishlist and way of life to make the whole story work. We provide the selected services required for your project according to your brief, we agree to a program with milestones, then deliver the contracted deliverables.

Our alignment with industry bodies like SDA Alliance, provides our Clients a level of comfort that we’re a firm focused on supporting our Client’s to a best practice mature SDA Market.

OUR SERVICES

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SDA Specialist design and consultation

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Concept Sketches

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Town Planning Documentation & Application Process

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Working Drawings & Application Process

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Interior Design

 
 
 
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Joinery Design

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Hard Finishes

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Lighting

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Tendering & Negotiation of Contracts

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Project Management

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Post Project Completion Services

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Feasibility
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Asheligh-Founder/Director

Ashleigh’s diverse portfolio includes more than a decade in the construction industry, nine years in Accessible Housing for People with Disabilities, and registrations with the Victorian Building Authority in the category of Draftsperson. She specialises in SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) across all categories. Ashleigh holds in-depth experience in both the public and private sector, and finds deep satisfaction in bringing the visions of her clients to vivid life. Along with her impressive body of work, Ashleigh brings a positive attitude to her role. This results in an effortless blending of her people-oriented, friendly approach and her vast array of skills and experience.
Ashleigh is grateful to have the opportunity to engage in her passion each day, and is thrilled to work with like-minded people who prioritize building homes that clients truly love. She lives and breathes design, and even when she’s not working, she can be found seeking design inspiration through Pinterest, blogs and books.
Ashleigh strives to constantly better herself in her field, aiming to elevate her own education level through professional development seminars and similar endeavours, in an effort to expand her knowledge and broaden her perspective. Not only does this benefit her in her own career, but it also enables her to better educate clients, which is an aspect of her work that she takes great pride in. For Ashleigh, coming to work sparks true joy and inspiration, and she finds delight in creating accessible spaces that people can thrive in.
-Professional Qualifications Advanced Diploma in Building Design and Project Administration Diploma of Building Design and Technology Diploma of Arts in Interior Design & Decoration
-Professional Memberships Member of SDA Alliance SDAA Design Matters -Industry News NDIS Reference Group Member 2021

Louise-Designer

Louise is an invaluable member of the team, with a strong background that spans more than twenty years in the building industry. Her education includes a Certificate IV in NAThers Assessment and an Advanced Diploma of Building Design. She and her husband, a carpenter, have designed and built several homes together.
Louse began her career in administration and office management, switching gears in 2014 to follow her passion and explore a new path - a decision she is proud of and happy with, as it enables her to engage in the work she truly loves. Her journey in the building design industry began in earnest with DDC Group, where she is enthusiastically learning about SDA design. Here, she is also able to merge her passion for energy efficiency and cost effectiveness with her desire to assist clients in achieving their goals.
With the completion of each project, Louse gains imperative knowledge and experience, which she utilizes to hone her skill and shape her approach. The unique advantage of her previous office management experience means that she brings a customer-focused perspective to her work. Combined with her understanding of the functionality of a home, and her skills in design makes her an essential team player.
-Professional Qualifications
Certificate IV in Nathers Assessment
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
-Professional Memberships
Member of SDA Alliance SDAA
Design Matters

Jarrad-Building Surveyor

Jarrad brings a powerful combination of passion and experience to the team. With more than twenty years of experience in the construction industry, Jarrad holds multiple registrations with the Victorian Building Authority and has vast practice in Building Regulatory matters, investigations, and has in-depth experience in both the public and private sector. Jarrad possesses many professional qualifications, including a Degree in Building Surveying and is passionate about elevating his education by pursuing further studies. He is currently working towards a Diploma of Access.

Utilizing his skill and dedication to his work, Jarrad has crafted a unique approach to his role. He places a high value on customer service by ensuring deadlines are met, calls are returned. Jarrad prides himself on maintaining honesty and reliability and establishing trust. A natural problem-solver, Jarrad is a knowledge seeker, determined to help our clients save money and enjoy the best possible experience. The satisfaction Jarrad garners from his work is consistently evident, as he remains committed to growing, learning and using his skill set to achieve positive results.

-Professional Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree in Building Surveying
Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
Diploma of Building Surveying
Diploma of Access – Currently completing

- Professional Memberships
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group (VMBSG)