“It is no overstatement to say that Mr Chow is the doyen of Singapore construction law and is perhaps the foremost authority on this topic.”

The SOP Amendment Act
A Commentary on the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment (Amendment) Act 2018

Since the passage of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Cap 30B) or the SOP Act in 2004, the dispute resolution landscape in the construction industry has changed considerably. Each year between 400 and 500 adjudication applications are lodged and the statutory adjudication process is now the principal dispute resolution route for construction payment claim disputes.

In 2018, Parliament passed the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment (Amendment) Act 2018. The Amendment Act raises important changes to the operation of the statutory adjudication regime, including changes to the scope of contracts which comes under the Act and the provision for the claimant to now apply for a review of an adjudication determination. This work addresses a number of important issues arising from the amendments.

Elements of Construction Law in Singapore is a readable book written for professionals, contractors and other stakeholders in the construction industry. It is particularly useful for students studying the subject. It presents the law of construction through the following:

• SIA Building Contract 2016 (SIA Form)
• Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 2020 (PSSCOC Form)
• REDAS Design and Build Conditions of Main Contract 2013 (REDAS Form)
• Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOP Act)
• Workplace Safety and Health Act
• Work Injury Compensation Act
• Negligence in construction

The Annotated Singapore Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act provides section by section annotations of a popular and consistently moving body of law. 

Since its passing, the Act has undergone a comprehensive review that started in 2012 and resulted in the Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Amendment) Act 2017. Key amendments made are those that deal with the definition of “common property”, installation of safety equipment by subsidiary proprietors, representation in council, procedures in relation to general meetings and resolutions required for certain decisions, all of which are concerns and matters frequently encountered by subsidiary proprietors, occupiers, council members and managing agents.

The objective of this annotated guide to the Act is to provide laypersons and industry practitioners with information and insights into the legislative intent and interpretation of the provisions of the Act. Each provision of the Act provides a background with explanation and guidance on its interpretation. References have been made to landmark decisions of the Courts or Strata Titles Boards, and for some provisions, answers to frequently asked questions and illustrations have been provided.

Elements of Construction Law in Singapore is a readable book written for professionals, contractors and other stakeholders in the construction industry. It is particularly useful for students studying the subject. It presents the law of construction through the following:

• SIA Building Contract 2016 (SIA Form)
• Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 2020 (PSSCOC Form)
• REDAS Design and Build Conditions of Main Contract 2013 (REDAS Form)
• Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOP Act)
• Workplace Safety and Health Act
• Work Injury Compensation Act
• Negligence in construction

The Annotated Singapore Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act provides section by section annotations of a popular and consistently moving body of law. 

Since its passing, the Act has undergone a comprehensive review that started in 2012 and resulted in the Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Amendment) Act 2017. Key amendments made are those that deal with the definition of “common property”, installation of safety equipment by subsidiary proprietors, representation in council, procedures in relation to general meetings and resolutions required for certain decisions, all of which are concerns and matters frequently encountered by subsidiary proprietors, occupiers, council members and managing agents.

The objective of this annotated guide to the Act is to provide laypersons and industry practitioners with information and insights into the legislative intent and interpretation of the provisions of the Act. Each provision of the Act provides a background with explanation and guidance on its interpretation. References have been made to landmark decisions of the Courts or Strata Titles Boards, and for some provisions, answers to frequently asked questions and illustrations have been provided.

The second edition of Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects continues to comprehensively address the management of delay and disruption from the inception of a project through to the resolution of claims in the project’s aftermath. In doing so, this 2nd edition updates the previous text with legal, technology and social developments since the 1st edition. Updates for this edition include: Recent English judicial developments on liquidated damages after termination, concurrent delay, and the independence of expert firms Introduction of the Saudi Civil Code Key developments in artificial intelligence The impact of COVID-19 and Russian sanctions in the management of delay and disruption on construction projects

The second edition of Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects continues to comprehensively address the management of delay and disruption from the inception of a project through to the resolution of claims in the project’s aftermath. In doing so, this 2nd edition updates the previous text with legal, technology and social developments since the 1st edition. Updates for this edition include: Recent English judicial developments on liquidated damages after termination, concurrent delay, and the independence of expert firms Introduction of the Saudi Civil Code Key developments in artificial intelligence The impact of COVID-19 and Russian sanctions in the management of delay and disruption on construction projects

The second edition of Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects continues to comprehensively address the management of delay and disruption from the inception of a project through to the resolution of claims in the project’s aftermath. In doing so, this 2nd edition updates the previous text with legal, technology and social developments since the 1st edition. Updates for this edition include: Recent English judicial developments on liquidated damages after termination, concurrent delay, and the independence of expert firms Introduction of the Saudi Civil Code Key developments in artificial intelligence The impact of COVID-19 and Russian sanctions in the management of delay and disruption on construction projects

A handbook covering the law of upstream, midstream and downstream petroleum contracts. Covers standard industry documents providing the legal framework for upstream, midstream and downstream petroleum contracts, with accompanying commentary on their application to energy transactions and related matters Looks at issues relating to mineral laws, including licences, and host government and inter-governmental agreements Examines preliminary participation contracts, including agreements and concessions relating to confidentiality, area of mutual interest, joint study, joint bidding and joint wells; data trade and sharing contracts; and enforceability of reasonable endeavour and best endeavour covenants Assesses model form joint operating agreements, including contents, accounting procedure, and trust deeds Examines drilling, procurement and services contracts Discusses the principles of unitisation and unitisation agreements, and considers pooling and other joint development options, pre-unit agreements, UUOA and JOA relationships, principles of petroleum lifting and commingling, balancing agreements, title interests, allocation and attribution/substitution agreements Advises on petroleum management contracts including those for provision of petroleum processing and operational services; third party access to infrastructure, project structures for gas liquefaction and LNG regasification, contracts for terminal access and provision of services Deals with oil, gas and LNG sales contracts dealing in detail with their respective terms Goes through shipping contracts, including ship leasing, time and voyage charter-party terms, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading Addresses pipeline transportation contracts, looking at the transporter and shipper perspectives, pipeline system rules, sales and transportation contract interfaces, cross-border pipeline investment protection, agreements for pipeline crossing, proximity and tie-in, and pipeline capacity management agreements Extends coverage to interest sale and purchase contracts, including asset exchange contracts, farm out and earn out agreements, addressing pre-emption, due diligence, representations and warranties Features decommissioning and security contracts Includes contractual clauses for the construction of petroleum infrastructure Examines corporate and project finance agreements, taking into account contingent consideration, royalty deeds, volumetric production payments, reserves based lending agreements, debt prioritisation and security interests Examines options for the negotiated, arbitration and judicial resolution of disputes involving oil and gas contracts and projects, including governing law and jurisdiction provisions Covers dispute resolution New to the 3rd edition include dedicated chapters on Petroleum Royalty Agreements and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Provisions.