Building Contract Law in Singapore, 4th Edition by Edwin Lee Peng Khoon | eBook

Building Contract Law in Singapore, 4th Edition by Edwin Lee Peng Khoon | eBook

This book provides a comprehensive overview of construction law, examining the key legal principles governing construction contracts and the issues most frequently encountered in practice. It is richly supported by court decisions, highlighting practical lessons drawn from the cases, and includes references to current industry standard contract forms such as those issued by the SIA, PSSCOC, and REDAS.

• All chapters will consider and comment on the most recent revised editions of the Public Sector standard form contracts (2020) and the Real Estate Developments Association Design & Build Form (2021).

• The text incorporates the latest significant English and Australian construction law cases, including decisions on delay and liquidated damages.

• A substantial update on Security of Payment is included, reflecting amendments to the Security of Payment Act 2004.

• The chapter on variations reflects the latest rulings from the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

• The performance bonds chapter examines recent cases addressing the relationship between bond calls and the Security of Payment Act 2004.

Table of Contents of Building Contract Law in Singapore, 4th Edition by Edwin Lee Peng Khoon:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Formation of Contract
Chapter 3: Avoidance of Contract
Chapter 4: Contract Terms
Chapter 5: Performance of Contract
Chapter 6: Remedies for Breach of Contract
Chapter 7: The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001
Chapter 8: Certificates
Chapter 9: Security of Payment
Chapter 10: Completion
Chapter 11: Delay and Liquidated Damages
Chapter 12: Extension of Time
Chapter 13: Variations
Chapter 14: Sub Contracts
Chapter 15: Performance Bonds
Chapter 16: Defects and Defects Liability Period
Chapter 17: Tort of Negligence and Breach of Statutory Duty

About The Author:

Edwin Lee is a founding partner of Eldan Law LLP with nearly 30 years of practice. He was among the first lawyers accredited by the Singapore Academy of Law as a Senior Specialist in Construction Law and has been widely recognised as a leading construction law practitioner in Singapore, including listings in Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading Construction Lawyers, Asia Law, and Doyle’s Guide for Construction Disputes Litigation and Arbitration.