Course

[01 Jul 26] Mastering Extension of Time and Liquidated Damages : Guide for Developers and Contractors

OVERVIEW     

Almost every construction project faces delays to completion, in one form or another, at one point in time or another. Delays can arise from a multitude of causes, ranging from natural or supervening causes, to causes that may be attributable to a contracting party. Delays in construction projects can have far reaching and costly consequences. As such, construction contracts have a variety of mechanisms, including Extension of Time (EOT) clauses and Liquidated Damages (LD) clauses, to allocate the risk of delays to either the upstream party (i.e., owner / developer / main contractor) or downstream party (i.e., contractor / supplier).

The session is intended to help participants learn about the key issues related to delays and time-related claims. Through discussions on recent cases in Singapore, participants will gain insights of how EOT clauses and LD clauses operate. Participants will understand how to bring claims for EOT, LD and/or prolongation costs in practice and how to defend against such claims.  

TOPICS COVERED

• Types of delay events: critical and non-critical, sequential and concurrent
• EOT clauses and claiming for EOT
• LD clauses and key legal concepts on LD
• Claiming for LD
• Types of prolongation costs and claiming for prolongation costs
• Working with delay consultants and analysts in the context of time-related claims 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Know the different categories of delay
• Understand how project delays occur and their consequences
• Gain practical tips on how to claim for or defend against claims for EOT
• Gain practical tips on how to claim for or defend against claims for prolongation costs
• Know the basic legal concepts in relation to the law on LD, including when an LD clause is a penalty clause
• Gain practical tips on how to claim for or defend against claims for LD
• Know the “dos and don’ts” of contract administration and project recordkeeping in the context of time-related claims 

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Property Developers
• Contractors
• Architects
• Quantity Surveyors
• Project Managers

CPD POINTS

2 CPD Points: BOA-SIA

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

Mr Sim Chee Siong, Construction and Projects, Rajah & Tann Singapore

Sim Chee Siong is the Head of the Constructions & Projects Practice in Rajah & Tann Singapore. Chee Siong brings more than 25 years of experience advising clients on major infrastructure and projects in many parts of the world. His areas of practice encompass a wide range of contentious and non-contentious work in the areas of construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. He is listed as a Highly Regarded lawyer in Project Development by IFLR1000 and in International Arbitration by Best Lawyers since 2019. Additionally, he has been ranked as a recommended lawyer in Construction and a leading partner in Projects and Energy by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025. He has also been named as a Senior Accredited Specialist for Building and Construction Law by the Singapore Academy of Law’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme.

Mr Matthew Koh, Partner, Rajah & Tann Singapore

Matthew practices primarily in the sphere of international arbitration and construction law. He has experience in construction arbitrations conducted under various arbitration rules, statutory adjudication of construction disputes, as well as in litigation of construction disputes in the Singapore courts. Matthew has advised clients in relation to projects ranging from commercial and residential in Singapore to plant projects and offshore construction overseas.

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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