Medical centre fitout by Stemar Group in Sydney

Medical Fitout Sydney: Compliance-First Delivery

BCA Class 9a compliance, specialist trade coordination, and council DA expertise under one project manager. Stemar delivers medical centre, dental, and allied health fitouts across Sydney with fixed-price certainty.

What General Builders Miss in Medical Fitouts

A medical fitout in Sydney is not a commercial office fitout with clinical furniture swapped in. Each practice type triggers distinct technical requirements across plumbing, electrical, acoustic, and ventilation systems. Stemar scopes these requirements by practice type before a single trade sets foot on site.

Medical centres need patient flow driven layouts with STC 45 to 50 rated acoustic partitions between consulting rooms, structured data cabling for practice management systems, and medical gas systems compliant with AS 2896 and AS 4140. All surfaces and finishes in clinical areas meet infection control requirements for cleanability.

Dental surgery fitouts demand specialist plumbing for amalgam separators and high-volume suction systems, precise chair positioning with converging services, cabinetry designed around sterilisation workflow, and radiation shielding for imaging rooms.

Allied health practices need flexible treatment room configurations that accommodate different modalities and equipment over time. Accessible design compliance is mandatory, covering doorway widths, circulation space, bathroom facilities, and reception counter heights.

The Building Code of Australia classifies healthcare buildings as Class 9a, a different category from Class 5 office buildings, with enhanced requirements for fire safety, ventilation rates, accessibility provisions, and construction materials. A builder working from Class 5 assumptions will miss requirements that only surface during inspection. For smaller allied health practices under 200sqm, our small office fitout approach can be adapted to meet clinical compliance needs.

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Why Stemar for Your Medical Fitout

Every medical practice has unique clinical, regulatory, and operational requirements. Our upfront compliance assessment identifies every BCA Class 9a requirement, council DA condition, and specialist certification before construction begins — so costs are fixed from the start, not discovered mid-build.

One project manager coordinates every trade and approval, from medical gas installation to staged delivery that keeps your practice earning. If your practice is located within a warehouse or industrial premises, we also handle the additional change-of-use and structural requirements.

BCA Class 9a Expertise

Every medical fitout is scoped against Class 9a requirements from the outset, covering fire safety, ventilation, accessibility, and construction materials specific to healthcare occupancy.

Single PM Coordination

One project manager owns the entire scope from DA lodgement through to final certification, coordinating medical gas installers, specialist plumbers, acoustic contractors, and all building trades.

Fixed-Price Certainty

The upfront compliance assessment prices every requirement before construction starts. No variations from requirements that should have been identified upfront.

Medical, Dental & Allied Health Fitout Services

From medical centre consulting rooms to dental surgeries and allied health practices, we deliver fitouts that meet clinical, regulatory, and operational requirements. Every service is tailored to your practice type and delivered with specialist trade coordination.

Medical Centre Fitout

Patient flow driven layouts with reception, waiting, consulting rooms, treatment areas, and staff zones. STC 45 to 50 rated acoustic partitions, structured data cabling, and infection control compliant finishes throughout.

Dental Surgery Fitout

Specialist plumbing for amalgam separators and suction systems, precise chair positioning with converging services, sterilisation workflow cabinetry, and radiation shielding for imaging rooms.

Allied Health Fitout

Flexible treatment room configurations for different modalities, mandatory accessible design compliance, and electrical infrastructure supporting current and future clinical equipment needs.

Staged Delivery

Construction sequenced so sections of your practice remain operational while others are built. Consulting rooms on one side stay active while the other side is fitted out.

After-Hours Scheduling

Noisy trades, demolition, and dust-generating work scheduled outside patient hours. Dust containment barriers and negative air pressure systems protect clinical areas throughout.

Compliance & Certification

BCA Class 9a compliance, council DA for medical use, infection control standards, medical gas certification to AS 2896, and specialist certifications all managed as part of the project.

Timeline Transparency

Detailed programme covering DA lodgement, approval periods, construction phases, and certification milestones so you can plan staffing and communicate with patients confidently.

One Project Manager Across Every Trade and Approval

A medical fitout involves more specialist trades than almost any other construction project. Stemar eliminates coordination risk with a single PM who owns the process from scoping through to handover.

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Upfront Compliance Assessment

A Stemar principal identifies every requirement for your practice type and council area — BCA Class 9a, DA conditions, infection control, medical gas, acoustics, and specialist certifications — all priced into the fixed quote before construction starts.

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Single PM Trade Coordination

One project manager owns the full scope from DA lodgement to final certification. Specialist trades are booked, sequenced, and coordinated so nothing gets missed or holds up the programme.

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Fixed-Price Delivery with Principal Access

The quote covers the full compliance scope. No surprise variations. If something needs escalation, you speak directly to a principal, not a coordinator relaying messages.

Ready to Plan Your Medical Fitout?

Book a free site assessment with our Sydney team. A Stemar principal will review the compliance requirements specific to your practice type and council area, and provide a fixed-price scope.

Medical and Dental Fitouts We Have Delivered

These projects demonstrate the specialist coordination, compliance management, and trade sequencing we bring to every fitout.

Regans Accountants

Regans Accountants

We transformed Regans' workspace into a sophisticated office environment that balances open plan collaboration with private client meeting rooms. The fit out enhanced workflow, improved staff comfort and created a professional, welcoming space that reflects the quality of their services.

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Scone TAFE

Scone TAFE

A comprehensive fit out of classrooms and training areas for TAFE NSW in Scone. The project delivered modern, flexible learning spaces that support new teaching methods, meet compliance standards and create an engaging environment for students and staff.

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Fox Studios - Stellar

Fox Studios - Stellar

A creative fit out for Stellar at Fox Studios, designed to support media production and client engagement. Acoustic treatments, flexible layouts and integrated technology created a space that is both functional for day to day work and impressive for visiting partners and clients.

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Trusted by our clients

The Stemar team delivered exactly what we needed on time and on budget. Their professionalism and ease of collaboration made the entire process smooth. Not only was their workmanship exceptional, but their ability to understand and execute our vision was remarkable. I definitely recommend them for any office fit-out needs.

Mark Komadina
Director of National Tech

As an accountant new to office fit-outs, Stemar exceeded all expectations. Steve and Mario's expertise in both workmanship and design transformed our vision into reality. Their passionate approach to understanding our needs made the process both enjoyable and exciting. The end result showcases their commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Douglas Regan
Regans Accountants

Medical Fitout FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about medical fitouts in Sydney, from compliance and timelines to council approvals and specialist certifications.

How long does a medical clinic fitout take including council approvals?

A medical clinic fitout in Sydney takes 12 to 20 weeks from DA lodgement to handover, depending on practice size and council area. DA approval for medical use takes 4 to 8 weeks in most Western Sydney councils, with Hills Shire and Blacktown councils at the longer end. Construction runs 8 to 12 weeks for a standard medical centre. Dental fitout projects in Sydney follow a similar timeline, though specialist plumbing and equipment coordination can add 1 to 2 weeks. Stemar provides a detailed programme at the quoting stage so you can plan your opening date with confidence.

What is involved in medical gas installation and certification?

Medical gas systems must comply with AS 2896 for medical gas systems and AS 4140 for pressure piping. Installation requires certified specialist contractors, not standard plumbers. The system is pressure tested, purged, and independently certified before it can be connected to clinical equipment. Stemar books certified medical gas installers during the scoping phase and schedules testing as a programme milestone, not an afterthought.

Do I need a separate DA for medical use?

Yes. A Development Application for medical use is separate from standard commercial fitout consent. Medical use triggers different planning controls for parking, waste management, acoustic impact, and hours of operation. If your premises was previously used as a commercial office, the medical use DA is a new approval even if no structural changes are required. Stemar prepares the DA documentation and manages the lodgement process with the relevant council.

Can you work with my practice designer or do you provide design?

Both. Stemar works with your nominated designer or architect and manages the build to their documentation. Alternatively, Stemar provides design and construction as a single engagement, which simplifies coordination and reduces the risk of design details that are difficult or expensive to build. For medical spaces, the design-and-build approach often works better because compliance requirements influence design decisions from the start.

What areas of Sydney do you cover for medical fitouts?

Stemar is based in Wetherill Park and covers greater Sydney. The strongest council knowledge is across Western Sydney, including Blacktown, Parramatta, Cumberland, Canterbury-Bankstown, Liverpool, Penrith, and the Hills Shire. Projects in medical fitout Western Sydney locations benefit from established relationships with council planning teams and knowledge of local DA requirements. Stemar also delivers across the broader Sydney metropolitan area.

How do you handle variations during a medical fitout?

The upfront compliance assessment is specifically designed to reduce variation risk. Every BCA Class 9a requirement, council condition, infection control specification, and specialist certification is identified and priced before construction starts. Variations from requirements that should have been identified upfront do not occur because the assessment is thorough. If a genuine unforeseen condition arises, such as a hidden structural issue, it is documented, priced transparently, and approved by you before any work proceeds.

Your Medical Fitout Starts with a Site Assessment

A Stemar principal visits your site, reviews the compliance requirements specific to your practice type and council area, and provides a fixed-price scope. No obligation. No sales pressure. A clear picture of what your medical fitout requires and what it will cost.

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