Custom WordPress
The overwhelmingly dominant choice for Perth construction and trade businesses. Project portfolio via custom post types with location taxonomy; Gravity Forms for complex quote request forms.
Next.js (larger contractors)
Justified for national contractors or property developers with large project portfolios and high organic search traffic where Core Web Vitals performance is a direct differentiator.
Buildxact / Procore (project management embed)
Some larger Perth contractors embed project management or client portal links. These are separate SaaS tools, not website platforms, but should be accounted for in the web agency brief.
Squarespace / Wix (small sole traders only)
Acceptable for a sole trader with a limited budget who needs an online presence without ongoing maintenance. Not recommended once a business is pursuing contract work above £100,000-the SEO ceiling and portfolio customisation limits will restrict lead generation.