Singapore

Unconscionability as a distinct ground for restraining calls on performance bonds is part of Singapore law. While the Singapore judges have articulated the policy reasons for restraining performance bond on this ground, they have thus far not explained the doctrinal basis for the unconscionability exception. This point is important because it would impact on the issue of whether the unconscionability exception may be contractually excluded by the parties.

The Honourable Justice Quentin Loh in his keynote address at the SCL(S) Annual Construction Law Conference 2012, highlighted the importance of proper management of evidence; the proper state of preparation for hearings, including the use of Scott Schedules and Expert Witness Conferencing.

The talk will be focused on pacing of delays, a prevalent occurrence on construction projects both in Singapore and abroad. There is unfortunately little literature, and a paucity of legal authority on this difficult subject. Employers and contractors thus often find themselves at odds with one another over the practical effect of pacing in the context of delay claims. In this presentation, the speakers will explain:

Since the Inaugural Annual Construction Law Updates seminar in January 2011, SCL (Singapore) has organised an
annual update which has been well-received as a key landmark in each year's construction law-related training
calendar. SCL (Singapore) is pleased to present its must-attend annual overview of key legal issues affecting the
construction law industry in Singapore this past year.
Our distinguished speakers, Mr. Christopher Chuah and Dr. Philip Chan, will discuss updates on cases relating to the

In December 2012, the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) published the SIA ARTICLES AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT for MINOR WORKS 2012 (MWC 2012).  The MWC 2012 was written to address the unique challenges of smaller projects, often involving lay Employers such as house owners, management corporations, companies carrying out renovations to their own premises, etc., new statutes and the use of electronic communication.

Building on the strength of the community of Societies of Construction Law, this “Focus on Asia” Conference will bring together thought leaders from across the region to address how the growth of the regional construction industry has impacted on corresponding legal developments, regulation and policy. SCL (Singapore) is pleased to have Sir Vivian Ramsey grace the occasion as our Keynote Speaker. Participants will explore current trends, latest developments and the future direction of construction industry regulation across the region.

Since the Inaugural Annual Construction Law Updates seminar in January 2011, SCL (Singapore) has organised an annual update which has been well-received as a key landmark in each year's construction law-related training calendar.  SCL (Singapore) is pleased to present its must-attend annual overview of key legal issues affecting the construction law industry in Singapore this past year.

Our distinguished speakers, Mr. Chow Kok Fong and Mr. Ho Chien Mien, will discuss updates on cases relating to the Security of Payment Act and recent building & construction cases.

Pure economic loss has, for some time, been a relatively difficult remedy as a “worth incurred without any physical injury to any asset of the plaintiff." Have the parameters been recently refined or do the courts still fear that if pure economic loss were actionable, there would be no reasonable limit to a defendant's liability and the courts would become overwhelmed with claims?

Ms. Rashda Rana SC will explore the development and the current status of claims for pure economic loss in England and Australia.

‘Constructive’ refers to something that is inferred or implied.
Definition of the term ‘Constructive’:
Merriam-Webster Dictionary: declared such by judicial construction or
interpretation;
Oxford Dictionaries: Law not obvious or stated explicitly; derived by inference.