The latest results are in — and Plan B Group has secured its AAA rating for Q2 under the Powercor Contractor Rating Program.

• Reduced variation exposure through earlier VEDN-aligned sign-off
• Earlier Audit Requests
• Higher desktop audit ratios
• Earlier statement of compliance achieved – prior to final submission

This rating applies across the coming months and reflects the highest performance tier for:

• Plan B Services
• Plan B Auditing – Electrical Auditing
• Customer Satisfaction

While industry averages typically sit closer to A for Project Management and B for Auditing, securing AAA for Q2 reflects consistent performance across audit accuracy, compliance alignment and disciplined project delivery.

But more importantly — it sets the standard for how projects will be delivered over the next three months.

And in this quarter, cost control is critical.

Q2 Focus: Removing Cost from the Delivery Pathway

As projects move through delivery and toward SOC milestones, the structure of your compliance pathway begins to directly impact cost.

Projects engaging both Plan B Services and Plan B Auditing are typically positioned to achieve:

These are not incremental improvements.

They are structural advantages that remove avoidable cost from the delivery lifecycle.

Where Cost Creep Happens

Cost overruns rarely originate in construction.

They are typically introduced through compliance and audit inefficiencies:

• Documentation inconsistencies identified too late
• Variation approvals delayed
• Plans requiring re-submission
• Audit rework and additional site attendance
• Program delays impacting Statement of Compliance (SOC) timing

When project management and auditing operate separately, these issues surface late — and cost increases.

When structured correctly, they are resolved early.

What AAA Status Enables in Q2

Maintaining Category AAA status for Q2 under the CitiPower and Powercor Contractor Rating Program provides measurable operational advantages throughout the coming months:

• No re-audit fees
• VEDN auditor variation sign-off capability
• Up to 70% desktop audits
• No Permit to Work required for final audit purposes*
• No requirement for Approved Final Audit prior to consideration for Statement of Compliance (SOC)
• Minor PCA41 plan amendments managed efficiently post-audit
• Final audit requests initiated while plans are under TR&D review under an Option 2 managed process

These efficiencies reduce administrative burden, minimise rework and protect delivery budgets across Q2.

The Integrated Model: Why Structure Matters

Developers who engage both:

• Plan B Services – Option 2 Project Management
• Plan B Auditing – Electrical Auditing

benefit from a coordinated compliance framework that removes friction between design, audit and delivery.

This structure enables:

• Higher-quality documentation prior to submission
• Reduced audit rework
• Earlier identification of compliance risk
• Improved audit outcomes
• Greater certainty approaching SOC

AAA is not achieved by chance.

It reflects a level of process discipline that directly impacts delivery outcomes over the coming quarter.

Q2 Performance Positioning

• AAA Rating Secured (Q2)
• Desktop Audit Capability: Up to 70%
• Re-audit Fees: $0
• Variation Management: Controlled under VEDN authority
• Compliance Alignment: Structured earlier in the delivery lifecycle

A Smarter Approach to Electrical Compliance

Electrical compliance is no longer a downstream task.

It is a key driver of:

• Delivery timing
• Cost exposure
• Risk management
• Project certainty

Developers who treat auditing as an end-stage requirement often inherit avoidable cost and delay.

Developers who structure compliance early — and engage an AAA-rated team — create a more predictable delivery pathway.

Looking Ahead

With this AAA rating secured for Q2, Plan B Group continues to operate at the highest performance tier within the CitiPower and Powercor network.

If your project is progressing toward audit or SOC over the coming months, your compliance structure will determine whether cost is controlled — or compounded.

Engage an AAA-Rated Team

Plan B Group continues to raise the performance benchmark across electrical project management and auditing.

If you’re seeking greater certainty, reduced audit risk and faster SOC outcomes, engage a team that consistently operates at the highest rating tier.

Let’s talk about your upcoming project. Contact Sam Nettelbeck today on (03) 9501 2055.