Ideal if your project:
Send the plans and specifications you already have, and we’ll confirm what is needed for the Section J report and provide clear next steps.
Plans, elevations, sections, glazing schedules, insulation details, mechanical notes, lighting plans and certifier comments are usually enough for an initial review.
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Section J reports completed
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Industry experience
Architect-led
Commercial technical review
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Coordinated national team
You don't need every drawing or specification finalised before getting started. Send your available plans, elevations, glazing schedules, insulation details, mechanical information, lighting plans and any certifier comments, and we'll review what is needed for your Section J report.
After reviewing your project, you'll receive:
Why commercial project teams choose Certified Energy
Is this service right for you?
If your architect, builder or certifier has requested commercial energy compliance documentation, this service helps confirm whether a Section J report applies, what information is needed and what should happen next.
Requirements depend on the building class, proposed work, available documentation and the approval requirements for your project.
New commercial buildings
For new commercial buildings where Section J energy efficiency documentation may be required as part of the approval or construction documentation process.
Alterations and additions
For projects changing the building fabric, glazing, insulation, sealing, lighting, mechanical systems or other energy-related parts of an existing commercial building.
Tenancy fit-outs and internal works
For fit-outs and internal works where the scope needs to be checked before confirming whether a full Section J report, a narrower Express Lighting review or another commercial compliance service is appropriate.
Where do you start?
If your project needs a Section J report, the required information may sit across architectural drawings, glazing schedules, insulation specifications, lighting plans and mechanical documentation.
Reviewing these details before the documentation is final gives your project team more time to fill gaps, clarify the scope and make any required updates.
The building class, type of work and approval requirements help determine which parts of Section J need to be addressed.
Plans and specifications may already include the necessary fabric, glazing, insulation, sealing, lighting and services information.
An early review helps identify unclear or missing information before the Section J report is prepared or the documentation progresses further.
Understanding your Section J report
Every commercial project is different. The scope of a Section J report depends on the building class, proposed work and the information available within your plans and specifications.
Send us your available project documentation and we'll confirm what can be reviewed now, what information may still be required and the next steps for your Section J report.
SEND YOUR PLANSWe review your building class, project type and available documentation to understand which Section J requirements are likely to apply.
Plans, glazing schedules, insulation details, lighting information, mechanical documentation and specifications are reviewed to identify what is already available.
Once sufficient information is available, we prepare the Section J report or advise if another compliance pathway, such as Express Lighting or JV3, is more appropriate for your project.
What you'll receive
You'll know what information has been reviewed, what details are still needed and what documentation is ready for your architect, builder, certifier or approval process.
Where additional information is required, we'll explain exactly what is missing before the Section J report proceeds.
Item 01
Assessment of the plans, specifications and project information provided for the agreed project scope.
Item 02
Preparation of your Section J documentation once sufficient project information has been confirmed.
Item 03
If plans or specifications are incomplete, you'll receive clear guidance on the additional information required.
Item 04
Where appropriate, we'll confirm whether a standard Section J report is suitable or if another service, such as Express Lighting or JV3, should be considered.
Industry experience
For many commercial projects, the biggest challenge isn't preparing the report itself. It's understanding what information is required and whether a standard Section J report is the right solution.
Certified Energy works with architects, builders, developers and certifiers to review project documentation early, identify the appropriate scope and prepare commercial energy compliance documentation that aligns with the project requirements.
Thousands of commercial projects reviewed across a wide range of building types throughout Australia.
Technical advice grounded in practical building design and commercial construction documentation.
We regularly coordinate with architects, builders and certifiers to clarify documentation requirements and keep projects moving.
If another approach such as Express Lighting or JV3 is more appropriate, we'll explain why before work begins.
How it works
Start with the plans and specifications you already have. We'll review the available information, confirm what is needed and prepare the Section J report once the required documentation is available.
Step 01
Share your available plans, elevations, sections, specifications, glazing schedules, insulation details, mechanical information, lighting plans and any certifier comments.
Step 02
We review your project documentation to confirm whether the Section J report can begin and identify any additional information that may be required.
Step 03
Once sufficient information has been provided, we prepare the Section J report within the confirmed project scope.
Step 04
You'll receive your Section J documentation or, where additional information is still required, clear guidance on what needs to be updated before the report can be finalised.
Start with what you have
Send the plans, specifications, schedules or certifier comments currently available. We’ll review what you have and explain what else is needed before your Section J report can proceed.
WE’LL TELL YOU WHAT YOU NEEDFrequently Asked Questions
A Section J report is a commercial energy compliance assessment prepared for eligible building projects under the National Construction Code (NCC). It reviews the relevant building fabric, glazing, insulation, services and other applicable elements to demonstrate compliance with the project's energy efficiency requirements.
Many new commercial buildings, alterations and additions require Section J compliance as part of the approval process. The exact requirements depend on the building classification, scope of work and the applicable NCC provisions.
Where available, we typically review architectural drawings, elevations, sections, glazing schedules, insulation specifications, lighting layouts, mechanical information and any certifier comments. If some documentation is still being prepared, you can still send us what you have and we'll advise what else is required.
Yes. Many projects begin before every drawing or specification has been finalised. We can review the available documentation, identify any missing information and explain what is needed before the Section J report can be completed.
Not every commercial project follows the same compliance pathway. If your project is better suited to a JV3 Performance Solution or another compliance method, we'll explain why and recommend the most appropriate approach before work proceeds.
Yes. We regularly work with architects, designers, builders, developers and certifiers to clarify documentation requirements and prepare commercial energy compliance reports that align with the project's approval process.
If you'd like to better understand how Section J fits within the National Construction Code, visit our Section J Knowledge Hub. It explains when Section J applies, how compliance is assessed, common project requirements and when alternative pathways such as JV3 may be appropriate.
Simply send us your available project documentation. We'll review the information, confirm the likely scope, advise if any additional documentation is required and provide a fixed quotation before preparing your Section J report.
