DTS Assessments Australia
Practical Energy Compliance Pathways for Better Building Outcomes
Supporting projects throughout New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland with integrated energy efficiency and development expertise.
Senica provides DTS Assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across Australia, helping project teams achieve energy efficiency compliance through practical, efficient and commercially focused solutions.
What is a DTS Assessment?
A Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Assessment is a prescriptive compliance pathway used to demonstrate that a development satisfies applicable energy efficiency requirements..
DTS Assessments evaluate building elements such as glazing, insulation, building fabric, services and energy performance measures against established compliance criteria.
For many developments, the DTS pathway provides a straightforward and effective method of achieving energy performance requirements.
When Is A DTS Assessment Suitable?
The DTS pathway is often appropriate where projects can achieve compliance through prescriptive design solutions without the need for performance-based modelling.
DTS Assessments are commonly used across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments and can provide a practical compliance strategy during planning and design stages.
Our DTS Assessment Services
Energy Efficiency Compliance Reviews
Assessment of building elements against applicable energy efficiency requirements.
DTS Compliance Reporting
Preparation of compliance documentation supporting design and approval pathways.
Section J Support
Energy efficiency advice supporting commercial development requirements.
Energy Performance Advice
Recommendations to improve compliance outcomes and project efficiency.
Design Review & Optimisation
Identification of opportunities to improve building performance before submission.
Approval Support
Documentation and advice supporting approval and compliance requirements.
Projects We Support
Multi-Residential Developments
Townhouses, villas, residential flat buildings and apartment projects.
Residential Developments
New homes, alterations and additions, dual occupancies and secondary dwellings.
Mixed-Use Projects
Integrated commercial and residential developments.
Commercial Buildings
Office, retail and commercial developments requiring sustainability reporting.
Government Projects
Public sector developments seeking sustainability outcomes.
Institutional Projects
Health, education and community infrastructure projects.
Why Project Teams Choose Senica
Assessment support is most effective when it is integrated with broader sustainability, planning and compliance advice
National Capability
Supporting projects Australia-wide, with strong experience across NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
Integrated Expertise
Energy efficiency, ESD, Green Star, NABERS, BASIX and NatHERS expertise delivered through one consultancy team.
Practical Compliance Advice
Recommendations focused on efficient project delivery and achievable outcomes.
Development-Focused Thinking
Solutions aligned with planning approvals, sustainability objectives and commercial realities.
Our Sustainability Consulting Process
1. Project Review
Assessment of plans, sustainability objectives and approval requirements.
2. Sustainability Assessment
Evaluation of environmental performance opportunities.
3. Documentation Preparation
Preparation of Sustainable Buildings SEPP Statements and supporting sustainability documentation.
4. Approval Support
Support responding to approval requirements and sustainability-related assessment issues.
Supporting Projects Across Australia
Senica provides DTS Assessments throughout Australia, with significant project experience across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Our team works with developers, architects, project managers, institutions and government stakeholders to integrate sustainability into practical development outcomes.
Related Sustainability and Compliance Services
Green Star assessment support is often part of a broader sustainability and compliance strategy. Explore Senica’s related services below.
NatHERS assessments, thermal performance and Whole of Home compliance.
Waste management documentation supporting development applications.
Integrated sustainability reporting supporting planning and development outcomes.
Performance-based energy modelling solutions for more complex developments.
Planning-focused sustainability documentation supporting development approvals.
Frequently asked questions
Need a DTS Assessment?
Contact Us
Whether you are preparing a development application for a residential, multi-residential, mixed-use or commercial project, Senica can provide sustainability documentation and compliance advice aligned with your approval pathway.
Send your plans or project information to info@senica.com.au or call 02 8006 7784 and our team will provide project-specific advice, a tailored fee proposal and clear guidance on the next steps required for your project.