Construction Lawyer · Perth
Construction Lawyer in Perth
ABIC and building contract advice for Perth projects, legal and construction expertise in one adviser
A construction lawyer in Perth is most often needed for a high-value home in the western suburbs, the riverside and coastal enclaves that hold some of the country’s most valuable land. Christopher Larcos is a dual-qualified solicitor and registered architect, and a WA adjudicator, who advises Perth owners, builders and architects on ABIC and other construction contracts.
Perth’s residential work sits under the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA), which regulates deposits, progress payments and home indemnity insurance for work above the prescribed threshold.
On a Dalkeith riverfront home or a Cottesloe coastal build, an ABIC contract amended for WA gives the parties a clear framework for the variations, provisional sums and progress claims that decide whether a premium project runs smoothly.
Areas We Serve in Perth
Advice is available for building and renovation projects across Perth, with particular experience in the city’s premium residential markets:
The western suburbs, Peppermint Grove, Dalkeith, Nedlands
The coast, Cottesloe, Swanbourne, City Beach, Mosman Park
Riverside, Applecross and Mount Pleasant
Claremont and the inner west
Construction Law for Perth Projects
Perth’s prestige homes are high-spec, architect-designed projects where the contractual risk sits in variations, provisional sums and the certification of progress. A fixed price does not protect an owner if those mechanisms are not properly controlled.
The Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA) sets the rules for residential contracts, including home indemnity insurance and controls on deposits and progress payments. ABIC special conditions for Perth must be drafted to work with that Act so the contract is compliant and enforceable.
As a WA adjudicator under security of payment legislation and a registered architect, Christopher has a direct, practical view of how payment and contract disputes are assessed in the state, insight that informs every Perth review and set of special conditions he prepares.
An architect and a solicitor
Most construction problems begin with how a building was procured and built, not just how the contract was drafted. Christopher Larcos is both a registered architect and an admitted solicitor, so his advice is grounded in the law and in the practical reality of the build, a combination that is rare and especially valuable on architect-administered ABIC contracts.
Front-end value
The greatest value comes before anyone signs, reviewing and amending the contract, setting the right special conditions, and getting the variation and progress-payment mechanisms right. Early advice is far cheaper than resolving a dispute once the build is underway. Get in touch to discuss your Perth project.
Common Questions, Construction Lawyer, Perth
Do you provide construction law advice for building projects in Perth?
Yes. Christopher Larcos advises Perth owners, builders and architects on ABIC and other construction contracts, from the western suburbs and coast to greater Perth. He is also an adjudicator under WA security of payment legislation. Advice is provided remotely, so clients across the city can engage.
How does the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA) affect my Perth contract?
The Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA) regulates residential building contracts in Western Australia, including home indemnity insurance, deposits and progress payments. ABIC contracts need WA-specific special conditions to align with the Act. A construction lawyer with construction experience ensures those amendments are compliant and workable.
Why use a construction lawyer who is also an architect in Perth?
Perth’s prestige homes in Dalkeith, Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove are high-spec, architect-designed builds where variations and progress certification drive risk. A dual-qualified architect and solicitor, who is also a WA adjudicator, understands both the construction and the law, producing contracts that reflect how the project will actually run.
Related areas
Building in Perth? Get advice that understands the build.
Whether you need an ABIC contract drafted, reviewed or amended, or advice on a dispute, get in touch to discuss your Perth project with a construction lawyer who is also a registered architect.
Why Christopher Larcos
- Dual-qualified solicitor and registered architect
- Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours (LLB, Hons I)
- Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects (FRAIA)
- 40+ years in the construction industry
- Adjudicator across five Australian jurisdictions
- Former NSW Editor, Building & Construction Law Journal