Construction Law by Teng Kam Wah | 2026*

Construction Law by Teng Kam Wah | 2026*

In today’s rapidly developing world, the growth of infrastructure, commercial buildings, factories, schools, and residential properties is governed by construction law, which regulates and oversees the implementation of construction activities. The intricate nature of construction projects and contracts frequently leads to disputes that require formal resolution. Given the substantial financial investments involved, such disputes are often prolonged and involve complex, interconnected legal issues.

Construction law encompasses a wide range of legal principles and subject areas. Its expanding scope makes it challenging to define its precise boundaries. This book serves as a comprehensive reference for practitioners in the field. With its extensive coverage, it stands as an essential source of knowledge on construction law. Comprising 46 carefully organized chapters, the book delivers thorough and practical analysis of relevant legal principles and industry practices.

Authored by an experienced construction law specialist, the book offers insightful discussion supported by both local and international case law, as well as standard industry contract forms and guidelines. Across two volumes, it provides a detailed explanation of the legal framework and its real-world application. Numerous cases are clearly summarized to illustrate how legal doctrines are applied in practice.

This publication is indispensable for architects, quantity surveyors, claims consultants, construction lawyers, developers, contractors, arbitrators, lecturers, and students engaged in the study or practice of construction law.

Key Features of Construction Law by Teng Kam Wah:

• Delivers extensive and unmatched coverage of construction law through 46 comprehensive chapters.
• Presents a clear and thorough explanation of construction law across a broad range of subjects for practical use.
• Highlights aspects of construction law that are rarely addressed in other reference materials.
• Proposes thoughtful approaches for resolving complex and unsettled legal issues, guided by principled consistency and doctrinal clarity.
• Uses straightforward and accessible language to enhance readability.
• Supports legal discussion with abundant references to both local and international case law, enabling a well-rounded understanding of the subject.
• Organises case precedents into dedicated sections for convenient reference.
• Explains cases with sufficient detail in an engaging style to promote clearer comprehension.
• Traces the growth, transformation, and development of legal principles to deepen understanding and appreciation.
• Examines issues from multiple viewpoints to broaden insight and strengthen legal reasoning skills.

Table of Contents of Construction Law by Teng Kam Wah:

VOLUME 1:

1. Implications of the Law of Contract
2. Negligence
3. Pure Economic Loss
4. Tenders
5. Letters of Intent
6. The Construction Contract
7. The Employer
8. The Contractor
9. The Subcontractor
10. The Construction Professional
11. Professional Negligence
12. Duty to Proceed Regularly and Diligently
13. Implied Warranties in Respect of Sale of Goods
14. Payments and Certification
15. Conditional Payment Terms
16. Performance Bonds
17. Collateral Contracts and Collateral Warranties
18. Indemnities
19. Assignments and Novations

VOLUME 2:

1. Time
2. Extension of Time
3. Liquidated Damages
4. Variations
5. Loss and Expense Claims
6. Defect Claims
7. Latent Defects
8. Third Party Losses
9. Breach of Contract
10. Termination
11. Quantum Meruit and Unjust Enrichment
12. Frustration
13. Force Majeure
14. Exemption Clauses
15. Abatement and Set-Off
16. Loss of a Chance
17. Insurance
18. Insolvency
19. Site Safety
20. Detinue and Conversion
21. Duties to Neighbouring Lands
22. Trespass
23. Non-Delegable Duty of Care
24. Vicarious Liability
25. Enforcement of Adjudication Decision on Principal
26. Settlements
27. Limitation Periods

About the Author:

Teng Kam Wah initially earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) from the University of Malaya, where he was awarded the University of Malaya Book Prize. He later followed his passion for law by obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from the University of London and began his career as an advocate and solicitor. He subsequently completed a Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of London. Continuing his academic pursuits on a part-time basis at the University of Malaya, he was eventually awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in construction law. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

He was the inaugural first prize recipient of the Vincent Powell-Smith Competition in Construction Law organised by the Society of Construction Law, Malaysia. Over the years, he has authored more than 20 legal articles published in academic journals and has served as a part-time law lecturer at the University of Malaya. At one stage, he paused his legal practice to assume the role of Group Legal Manager at one of Malaysia’s largest construction, infrastructure, and property development corporations, where he gained significant practical industry experience.

With over thirty years of experience as an advocate and solicitor, Dr Teng is now primarily engaged in arbitrating construction and engineering disputes. He also frequently speaks at seminars covering a range of construction law topics.

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