RISK MANAGEMENT, QUALITY CONTROL, CONFIDENCE DELIVERED.

Risk Assessment & Management

At DESIM, we are more than consultants - we are researchers, strategists, and problem solvers, bringing together deep expertise in architecture, planning, demographics, policy, construction, and feasibility.

Our strength lies in integrated thinking and technical breadth. We draw from decades of experience and a trusted local network to deliver practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. Whether navigating development approvals or solving urban design challenges, our team works across all scales - from small infill to major developments - with one goal: exceptional outcomes for clients and communities.

We provide a true one-stop-shop across planning, design, architecture, engineering, and regulatory compliance - with custom strategies for government, corporate, and community clients. Value, quality, and delivery are at the heart of our risk-managed approach.

Construction workers installing modular units on a large building site near a river at sunset, colorful lasers marking the area, a crane lifting one unit, and multiple construction vehicles present.

We don’t just reference standards - we actively implement ISO9001 principles with zero tolerance at every project stage.

Our quality management systems are built on RAIA standards and best practice, embedded into our workflows and culture. Every project receives structured oversight from design to delivery, ensuring precision, accountability, and integrity at every touchpoint.

Quality Control

A person uses a digital caliper to measure the thickness of a piece of wood in a workshop, with a blue construction helmet and a box in the background.
Two construction engineers, a man and a woman, wearing safety helmets and orange safety vests inspecting a modern glass building with construction tools and a tablet, under a cloudy sky.

We take our responsibility seriously. Every DESIM project includes rigorous Safety in Design protocols, developed in-house to assess and manage risk from planning through execution. These are extended to our own team, consultants, and clients, ensuring that safety is not a checkbox - but a foundational design principle.

Safety in Design (SiD)

We are fully insured for all professional activities:

Professional Indemnity:

  • AU$10,000,000 any one claim

  • AU$60,000,000 aggregate

Public & Product Liability:

  • AU$20,000,000 per claim and aggregate

Workers Compensation:

  • As per legislative requirements

Insurances