When the magic of Wonka’s Golden Ticket came to life on the Gold Coast, GMA Certification Group was proud to be part of the project behind the scenes. Featured on Netflix, this immersive production brought the extraordinary world of Willy Wonka to life through a spectacular tenancy fit-out at Village Roadshow Studios. GMA provided building certification services for the fit-out, supporting the project through the approval process and final certification. From imaginative concepts to impressive real-world spaces, we love being part of projects that showcase the creativity and capability of the Gold Coast. It’s a great example of the diverse range of projects our team helps bring to life across Queensland.
GMA Certification Group is proud to have played a role in the certification of The Sundays , a luxury boutique hotel on Hamilton Island, which was recognised as Project of the Year at the 2026 Master Builders Queensland Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards. Delivered by Hamilton Island Constructions No 1 , The Sundays represents an impressive transformation of an existing 1980s beachfront structure into a contemporary luxury resort, combining thoughtful adaptive reuse with exceptional design, craftsmanship and technical precision. The project presented a unique set of challenges, including construction within a live and operating resort environment, complex remote-site logistics and the need to maintain the highest standards throughout the redevelopment. The recognition of The Sundays as Project of the Year , along with its award for Best Tourism Facility over $10 million , is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved in bringing this landmark project to life. GMA Certification Group is proud to have contributed to the project through our certification services and to have been part of a team that delivered such an outstanding development for Hamilton Island.
GMA Certification Group was engaged to provide building certification services for the fit-out of Summerland Bank’s Lismore branch, delivered in partnership with Bennett. Managed and delivered by GMA’s Kingscliff office, the project involved the transformation of the bank’s premises into a contemporary, functional space designed to serve the local community. Recognised with an industry award, the project demonstrates the successful collaboration between GMA, Bennett and the project team to deliver a high-quality commercial outcome.
GMA Certification Group recently completed the final building inspection and certification for a newly constructed residential dwelling in Jacobs Well, Queensland, following the project being lodged with GMA by one of our valued repeat clients. As part of the residential construction completion process, GMA's private building certifiers assessed the completed dwelling against the approved building plans, relevant building approval conditions and applicable National Construction Code (NCC) requirements. The final inspection is an important step in confirming that residential building works have been completed in accordance with the approved requirements before final certification is issued. GMA works closely with builders, homeowners and project stakeholders throughout the certification process, providing professional, responsive building inspection, approval and certification services across Jacobs Well, the Gold Coast and South East Queensland.
GMA Certification Group provided private building certification and compliance assessment services for the Currumbin Creek Boardwalk Renewal Project on the Gold Coast, supporting the delivery of a safe, accessible and sustainable public-use infrastructure asset. GMA assessed the construction works against relevant building legislation, safety requirements and compliance standards, considering key factors including public access, structural safety, environmental conditions and long-term durability. With experience across government, community and infrastructure projects, GMA provides trusted certification solutions for complex developments where safety, compliance and community outcomes are critical.
GMA Certification Group was engaged as the private building certifier for the Cairns Hospital Mental Health Unit redevelopment, working alongside Hutchinson Builders and the project team to provide independent building certification and statutory inspection services throughout construction. This significant healthcare project delivered a modern, purpose-built mental health facility designed to support improved patient care within the Cairns Hospital campus. GMA's role included assessing building work for compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC), conducting mandatory inspections and facilitating the building approval process to help ensure the project met all relevant legislative and safety requirements. GMA has extensive experience providing certification services for complex healthcare, government and institutional developments across Queensland, where technical expertise, regulatory compliance and timely project delivery are essential.
GMA Certification Group was engaged by Phillips Smith Conwell Architects Pty Ltd (PSC) to provide building certification, inspection and compliance assessment services for the Warwick Police Facilities Upgrade a significant heritage redevelopment designed to preserve one of Queensland's oldest police facilities while delivering a modern operational policing precinct. The project carefully integrated the restoration and adaptive reuse of the original heritage-listed police station with new contemporary facilities, ensuring the site continued to meet the demands of modern policing while respecting its cultural and architectural significance. The award-winning redevelopment received recognition for its heritage architecture and adaptive reuse outcomes. GMA is proud to support government, police and defence infrastructure projects, providing trusted building certification and compliance expertise for complex public sector developments where safety, legislative compliance and heritage considerations are critical.
GMA Certification Group was engaged to provide building certification services for Cloudbreak, an exceptional five-level luxury residence in Miami on Queensland’s Gold Coast, constructed by Mactech Constructions. Working closely with the project team, GMA provided professional certification and compliance services throughout the project to support the delivery of this complex residential development. The project was recognised at the 2026 HIA Australian Housing Awards, taking out Australian Home of the Year, and demonstrates GMA’s capability to provide responsive, technically focused certification services for high-end and architecturally complex developments.
GMA Certification Group was engaged to assess, report and certify the construction fit-out of the Big Brother television production set on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Working closely with the project team, GMA provided expert building certification and compliance services to ensure the temporary structures and associated building works met all relevant legislative and National Construction Code (NCC) requirements. This high-profile project demonstrates GMA's capability to deliver responsive, professional certification services for complex commercial and entertainment developments under demanding project timeframes.
