Construction Mediation & Building Dispute Resolution Perth WA

• Having issues with a builder, contractor, owner, or construction project?

• Building disputes can quickly become stressful, expensive, and emotionally exhausting — especially when defects remain unresolved or communication breaks down.

• BuildingCertificate provides independent construction mediation and dispute resolution services across Western Australia, including Australia-wide online mediation services.

• We assist homeowners, builders, contractors, developers, strata stakeholders, and legal professionals in resolving construction disputes through practical and solution-focused mediation.

• Many clients contact us when they feel overwhelmed by construction defects, delays, compliance concerns, or uncertainty about the next step forward.

• We assist parties involved in residential, commercial, strata, and construction-related disputes across Perth and Western Australia

Why Choose Our Construction Mediation Services

• Accredited AMDRAS Mediator

• Building Surveyor (WA)

• Strong NCC and building compliance knowledge

• Experience with building disputes and unauthorised works

• Technical understanding of construction defects and compliance issues

• Independent and neutral approach

• Australia-wide online mediation available

• Practical construction-focused solutions

• Experience with CDC and CBC compliance matters

Common Building Disputes We Assist With

• Payment disputes, overcharging, and unexpected variation claims 

• Builder refusing to rectify defective building work 

• Incomplete or defective construction work

• Non-compliant building work

• Delays and contractual disputes

• Variations and scope disagreements

• Unauthorised or retrospective building works

• Residential and commercial construction disputes

• NCC compliance and certification issues

• Communication breakdowns between parties 

Resolve Disputes Before Escalation to DMIRS or SAT

Many building disputes begin with frustration, stress, communication breakdowns, and uncertainty about what to do next. 

Parties often become focused on blame, legal costs, and formal action instead of practical resolution.

In Western Australia, disputes commonly progress through DMIRS and may later proceed to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT), which can become time-consuming, expensive, and stressful for all parties involved.

Construction mediation provides an opportunity to:

• Communicate openly in a structured environment

• Better understand each party’s concerns

• Explore practical construction-focused solutions

• Resolve disputes earlier and more cost-effectively

• Avoid lengthy formal proceedings where possible

Advantages of Construction Mediation

• Faster resolution compared to tribunal or court proceedings

• Lower legal and expert witness costs

• Flexible and practical solutions

• Confidential and private process

• Encourages cooperation instead of confrontation

• Helps preserve professional and business relationships

• Reduces stress and emotional pressure

• Allows parties to focus on practical outcomes

Construction Mediation with NCC & Building Compliance Knowledge

Unlike many general mediators, BuildingCertificate combines mediation services with practical building surveying and NCC compliance knowledge.

This allows parties to better understand:

• Possible compliance concerns

• Construction defects and technical issues

• Retrospective approval requirements

• NCC-related matters

• Practical pathways toward resolution

Our role is to facilitate communication and help parties explore resolution options in an independent and neutral manner.

We assist:

• Homeowners

• Builders and contractors

• Developers

• Strata stakeholders

• Commercial property owners

• Lawyers and professional representatives

Online mediation services are available Australia-wide, allowing parties to participate remotely in a flexible and convenient manner.