Course

[26 Feb 25] Resolutions: Construction Delay Challenges and Legal Remedies

OVERVIEW    

The city-state continues to see significant urban redevelopment and infrastructure projects, including the expansion of the MRT network, development of new townships, and ongoing efforts to transform older estates.

With the government's push for productivity and innovation in construction, developers face increasing pressure to complete projects efficiently while navigating complex regulatory environments. Understanding legal concepts related to delays and claims is crucial for developers to manage risks, maintain profitability, and navigate potential disputes in this dynamic landscape.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

TOPICS COVERED

• Project completion and time at large concepts
• Distinction between delay and disruption
• Concurrent delays and Singapore Court approaches
• Contractor claims: extension of time, acceleration, and cost-related claims
• Employer claims: liquidated damages and general damages
• Formulating effective delay claims
• Liquidated damages considerations: penalty clauses, exhaustive nature, and application in terminated contracts

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Define and differentiate key concepts such as project completion, time at large, delay, disruption, and concurrent delay
• Interpret Singapore Court approaches to concurrent delays
• Identify and assess various types of contractor and employer claims in construction delays
• Formulate effective delay and disruption claims, including proper documentation and analysis techniques
• Evaluate liquidated damages clauses and their applicability in different scenarios
• Apply legal concepts to real-world construction delay situations

TARGET AUDIENCES

• Project managers and directors from development companies
• In-house legal counsel for real estate firms
• Contract administrators and quantity surveyors
• Construction managers and site supervisors
• Claims consultants and dispute resolution professionals
• Real estate investors and fund managers involved in development projects

CPD POINTS

2 PDUs (PEB)

2 CPD (BOA-SIA)

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

Danna Er, Partner, Eldan Law

Danna is recognised as one of the leading commercial and construction disputes lawyers in Singapore. She has been ranked as a leading construction lawyer by legal publications including Asian Legal Business, Asialaw, Doyle’s Guide, Junior Chamber International, Singapore Business Review and was awarded the Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Award for her outstanding legal expertise and contributions in the practice area of dispute resolution.

Danna is also a qualified construction disputes adjudicator. She is admitted to practise law in New York and Singapore and specialises in disputes prevention and dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on international and domestic commercial and construction disputes.  Prior to joining Eldan Law as a Partner, Danna practised in the projects and construction and international arbitration practices of two international law firms. 

Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

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