This book has established itself as the leading title on construction law in this region since the release of its first edition 37 years ago. The 6th edition covers a period within which the industry is increasingly driven by the adoption of new construction procurement models, digital technologies, and integrated project delivery systems. The 6th edition reviews issues such as risk allocation, variations, disruptions, and prolongation in the context of this changing contractual landscape in the industry. It features a new chapter on construction defects. All the other chapters are extensively revised and updated.

The text addresses the principles laid down in several landmark decisions including:

• ICOP Construction (SG) Pte Ltd v Tiong Seng Civil Engineering Pte Ltd (2024)
• Triple Point Technology Inc v PTT Public Company Ltd (2021)
• Denka Advantech Pte Ltd v Seraya Energy Pte Ltd (2020)
• Terrenus Energy SL2 Pte Ltd v Attika Interior + MEP Pte Ltd (2023)

Mr Chow Kok Fong is highly regarded by legal practitioners and construction professionals alike. He had a 33-year career in the industry during which he has helmed a government agency and entities involved with construction, real estate, and airport investments. He has taken on tribunal and dispute resolution work on a full-time basis since 2008. Mr Chow was the former chairman of the Society of Construction Law in Singapore and the Founder President of the Society of Project Managers in Singapore.

Table of Contents

Contents Volume 1

Chapter 1 General Principles

Chapter 2 Contract Models and Standard Forms

Chapter 3 Pricing and Claim Practices

Chapter 4 Redress for Breach of Contract

Chapter 5 Variations Claims

Chapter 6 Variations and Claims arising from Subsurface Conditions

Chapter 7 Valuation of Variations Claims

Chapter 8 Payments and Certification

Chapter 9 Time for Completion

Chapter 10 Claims relating to Delay and Disruption

Chapter 11 Performance Bonds

Chapter 12 Insurance Matters

Chapter 13 Claims Arising from Termination

Chapter 14 Matters Following Termination

Contents Volume 2

Chapter 15 Subcontracts and Assignment

Chapter 16 Negligence Issues in Construction

Chapter 17 Construction Defects

Chapter 18 Construction Litigation

Chapter 19 Arbitration

Chapter 20 Adjudication

Chapter 21 Dispute Boards

Chapter 22 Preparation and Negotiation of Claims

Chapter 23 Project Financing

Chapter 24 Commentary on the Singapore Institute of Architects Building Contract 2016 without quantities