As awareness of inclusive design continues to grow, so does the demand for access consultants. Whether in commercial developments, residential projects, public spaces, or infrastructure, accessibility is no longer a box to tick, it’s a fundamental part of good design, compliance, and community responsibility.

Over the past decade, the role of access consultants has evolved from niche advisory positions to critical project contributors. Today, accessibility is front and centre in design, construction, and facility management, driven by legislative obligations, user expectations, and a broader societal shift towards inclusion.

Access consultants work across all stages of a project:

Design Reviews and Access Reports – interpreting legislation, reviewing plans, and offering practical, compliant design advice during the development application or construction certificate stages of a project.
Performance Solution Reports - preparing performance solutions reports and performance based design briefs for departures to the D-t-S requirements.
Construction Phase – supporting builders and contractors with on-site inspections and recommendations.
Occupation Certificate Phase – assessing newly completed building work facilities for compliance.