Ideal if your project:
Send your plans, specifications and available project information. We'll review whether JV3 appears suitable and provide a fixed quote or clear next steps.
Plans, elevations, glazing schedules, façade details, services information and certifier comments are usually enough for an initial review.
12+ years
JV3 assessment experience
Ongoing
JV3 projects across Australia
Architect-led
Commercial technical review
35+ people
Coordinated national team
You don't need every modelling detail finalised before getting started. Send your available plans, specifications and project information, and we'll review whether JV3 appears suitable and explain what's still needed.
After reviewing your project, you'll receive:
Why commercial project teams choose Certified Energy
Is this service right for your project?
JV3 may suit a commercial project that cannot easily follow a standard Section J approach. It can also help when a certifier has asked for a modelling-based review.
Design flexibility
Your design may need a different way to demonstrate NCC energy efficiency. JV3 compares the proposed building with a reference building.
Façade and fabric
JV3 may be relevant where glazing, shading, insulation or façade decisions make a standard approach difficult.
Certifier request
If your certifier has mentioned JV3, send the available documents. We’ll review what is shown and explain what is still needed.
Where do you start?
JV3 relies on clear information about the proposed building. Early review gives your team more time to find missing details and respond before documentation is final.
Send the plans you already have. We’ll review what is shown, what still needs to be confirmed and whether JV3 appears to be the right next step.
The design may not fit neatly within standard Section J provisions, or your certifier may have requested a modelling-based review.
Plans, glazing, façade, insulation, shading and services information help establish whether modelling can begin.
We’ll identify any missing inputs, unclear assumptions or design details needed before the JV3 assessment proceeds.
Understanding your JV3 assessment
Every commercial project is different. The scope of a JV3 assessment depends on the building design, available documentation and the information needed for modelling.
Send your plans, specifications and available project information. We'll review what's available and explain the next steps.
SEND YOUR PLANSWe review the building type, project scope and available drawings to understand whether JV3 is likely to be appropriate.
Glazing, façade, insulation, shading and building services are reviewed to identify any information still required.
Once the required information is available, the modelling is completed and the assessment documentation is prepared for your project team.
What you'll receive
You'll know what information has been reviewed, which assumptions have been used and what documentation is ready for your architect, builder or certifier.
If additional information is needed, we'll explain exactly what is missing before the assessment proceeds.
Item 01
Plans, specifications and available documentation are reviewed before modelling begins.
Item 02
Prepared within the agreed project scope using the confirmed modelling information.
Item 03
If information is incomplete, we'll explain exactly what is still needed to complete the assessment.
Item 04
Where appropriate, we'll also let you know if another compliance route may be more suitable for your project.
Why Certified Energy
For many commercial projects, the biggest challenge isn't the modelling itself. It's making sure the right information is available before the assessment begins.
With more than a decade of JV3 experience, our team helps architects, builders and certifiers understand what's ready, what's missing and what should happen next.
Our team has been preparing JV3 assessments for commercial projects across Australia for more than a decade.
We review projects from a practical building perspective before modelling begins.
Our team works across JV3, Section J and related NCC compliance requirements, helping identify the most appropriate approach for each project.
We regularly coordinate with architects, builders, consultants and certifiers throughout the assessment process.
How it works
Start with the project documents you already have. We’ll review the available information, confirm what is still needed and explain the next step.
Step 01
Share available plans, sections, elevations, specifications, glazing details and any certifier comments.
Step 02
We check the project scope, available design information and whether another compliance report may be more appropriate.
Step 03
You’ll receive a fixed quote and a clear list of any modelling information still required.
Step 04
Once the required information is available, the assessment is completed and the documentation is prepared for your project team.
Start with what you have
Send your available plans, specifications and project information. We'll review what's available, confirm whether JV3 appears suitable and explain what is still needed.
SEND YOUR PLANSFrequently Asked Questions
A JV3 Assessment uses energy modelling to compare a proposed commercial building with a reference building. It may be used where a modelling-based NCC performance solution is more suitable than a standard Section J approach.
JV3 may be considered when the design does not fit neatly within standard Section J provisions. It may also be raised by your architect, consultant or certifier. The right approach depends on the project scope, building design and approval requirements.
Send the plans and information you already have. This may include floor plans, sections, elevations, specifications, glazing schedules, façade details, insulation notes, services information and certifier comments.
No. A standard Section J Report generally documents a Deemed-to-Satisfy approach. JV3 uses modelling to assess a proposed design against a reference building. We can review your documents and explain which report appears more suitable.
No. JV3 and Verification Using a Reference Building are separate NCC assessment routes. The correct option should be confirmed for your project before modelling begins.
Yes. Send the information currently available. We’ll review what is shown and identify any glazing, façade, insulation, shading or services details still needed before the assessment can be completed.
Yes. Where needed, we can coordinate with your project team to clarify drawings, modelling inputs, assumptions and outstanding information.
For a deeper explanation of proposed building modelling, reference building comparison and how JV3 fits into commercial NCC energy compliance, visit our JV3 Knowledge Hub.
Send your available plans, specifications and project details. We’ll review the information, confirm whether JV3 appears suitable and provide a fixed quote or clear next steps.
