Building and Construction Contracts

Building and Construction Contracts is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 157 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Building and Construction Contracts, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate	16 cases10.2% of area	50.00% success rate	Chong Chi Chuin Christopher (5 cases) Josh Samuel Tan Wensu (3 cases) Chen Zhihui (3 cases)	Star Engineering v Pollisum Engineering: Stay of Proceedings in Favor of Arbitration(Aug 2024) Terrenus Energy v Attika Interior: Construction Delay & Defect Dispute(Nov 2023) Range Construction v Goldbell Engineering: SOPA & Set-Off for Liquidated Damages(Apr 2021)
Eldan Law LLP30.77% success rate	13 cases8.3% of area	30.77% success rate	Amanda Koh Jia Yi (4 cases) Lee Peng Khoon Edwin (3 cases) Poonaam Bai (3 cases)	Terrenus Energy v Attika Interior: Construction Delay & Defect Dispute(Nov 2023) LJH Construction v. Chan Bee Cheng: Setting Aside Adjudication for Invalid Service, Fraud, and Natural Justice Breach(Sep 2022) Shimizu Corp v Stargood Construction: Payment Claims & Termination under SOPA(Apr 2020)
WongPartnership LLP41.67% success rate	12 cases7.6% of area	41.67% success rate	Lee Hwai Bin (4 cases) Tay Bing Wei (3 cases) Chuah Chee Kian Christopher (2 cases)	Range Construction v Goldbell Engineering: SOPA & Set-Off for Liquidated Damages(Apr 2021) Range Construction v Goldbell Engineering: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination under SOPA(Sep 2020) Far East Square v Yau Lee Construction: SOPA & SIA Contract - Final Certificate Effect(May 2019)
Chan Neo LLP75.00% success rate	8 cases5.1% of area	75.00% success rate	Raymond Chan (4 cases) Oung Hui Wen Karen (3 cases) Neo Kim Cheng Monica (2 cases)	Wan Sern Metal Industries v Hua Tian Engineering: Setting Aside Arbitration Award(Jan 2024) Wan Sern Metal Industries v Hua Tian Engineering: Stay of Adjudication Enforcement(Feb 2023) Facade Solution v Mero Asia Pacific: Setting Aside Adjudication for Fraud under SOPA(Sep 2020)
TSMP Law Corporation57.14% success rate	7 cases4.5% of area	57.14% success rate	Thio Shen Yi (3 cases) Monisha Cheong (2 cases) Melvin Chan (2 cases)	Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction: Construction Dispute - EOT, CC, Defect Rectification(Oct 2022) GTMS Construction v Ser Kim Koi: Costs Allocation in Construction Dispute(Feb 2021) Wei Siang v Euro Assets: Building Renovation, Conservation Guidelines & Negligence(Aug 2018)
Allen & Gledhill LLP0.00% success rate	7 cases4.5% of area	0.00% success rate	Ho Chien Mien (2 cases) Kenny Yap (2 cases) Chong Xue Er Cheryl (1 cases)	Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'(Dec 2023) CWP v CWQ: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Dredging Work Stoppages(Mar 2023) ICOP Construction v. Tiong Seng: Microtunnelling Dispute over Contract Termination and Delay Claims(Oct 2022)
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP28.57% success rate	7 cases4.5% of area	28.57% success rate	Koh Kia Jeng (3 cases) Lau Wen Jin (2 cases) Fan Wai Leong, Benson (1 cases)	JE Synergy Engineering v Sinohydro: SOPA Adjudication Dispute Involving Alleged Fraud and Corruption(Dec 2023) Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Costs Dispute in Construction Delay Case(Aug 2023) Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction: Construction Dispute - EOT, CC, Defect Rectification(Oct 2022)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP42.86% success rate	7 cases4.5% of area	42.86% success rate	Tan Chuan Thye (2 cases) Avinash Pradhan (2 cases) Jasmine Thng Khai Fang (1 cases)	Hiap Seng v Hock Heng: SOPA, Payment Response Validity & Estoppel in Construction Dispute(Feb 2024) Vim Engineering v Deluge Fire Protection: Construction Contract Dispute over Variation Works and Back-Charges(Jan 2023) CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim(Jun 2021)
Wong Partnership57.14% success rate	7 cases4.5% of area	57.14% success rate	Andre Maniam (3 cases) Alvin Yeo (1 cases) Melvin See (1 cases)	Econ Piling v Aviva: Performance Bond Call Validity After Time-Barred Contract Claims(Sep 2006) Progen Engineering v Chua Aik Kia: Arbitration Award Appeal on Questions of Law and Arbitrator Misconduct(Sep 2006) CS Bored Pile System v Evan Lim: Formation of Contract & Acceptance in Construction Subcontract(Jan 2006)
Ling Das & Partners50.00% success rate	6 cases3.8% of area	50.00% success rate	Thulasidas s/o Rengasamy Suppramaniam (3 cases) S Thulasidas (3 cases) Ling Koon Hean David (1 cases)	Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction: Construction Dispute - EOT, CC, Defect Rectification(Oct 2022) GTMS Construction v Ser Kim Koi: Costs Allocation in Construction Dispute(Feb 2021) Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction: Summary Judgment, SIA Conditions, Construction Contract, Fraud(Mar 2016)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Building and Construction Contracts, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Raymond Chan40.00% success rate	5 cases3.2% of area	40.00% success rate	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Far East Square v Yau Lee Construction: SOPA & SIA Contract - Final Certificate Effect(May 2019) Yau Lee Construction v. Far East Square: Stay of Proceedings & Arbitration of Construction Dispute(Jul 2018) Milan International v Cluny Development: Performance Bond & Building Contract Dispute(Feb 2018)
Chong Chi Chuin Christopher60.00% success rate	5 cases3.2% of area	60.00% success rate	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Range Construction v Goldbell Engineering: SOPA & Set-Off for Liquidated Damages(Apr 2021) GTMS Construction v Ser Kim Koi: Costs Allocation in Construction Dispute(Feb 2021) CEQ v CER: Stay of Enforcement of Adjudication Determination Pending Appeal and Arbitration(Sep 2020)
Tang Jin Sheng40.00% success rate	5 cases3.2% of area	40.00% success rate	Highly Specialized86% relevance score	Sandy Island Pte Ltd v Thio Keng Thay: Damages for Defects in Construction Contract(Aug 2020) CAA Technologies v Newcon Builders: Termination of Sub-Contract & Compensation for Delays in Construction Project(Sep 2017) CAA Technologies v Newcon Builders: Sub-Contract Breach & Delay in Construction Project(Nov 2016)
Koh Kia Jeng40.00% success rate	5 cases3.2% of area	40.00% success rate	General Practice49% relevance score	JE Synergy Engineering v Sinohydro: SOPA Adjudication Dispute Involving Alleged Fraud and Corruption(Dec 2023) Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Costs Dispute in Construction Delay Case(Aug 2023) Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Construction Contract Dispute over Preliminaries, Performance Bond, Shared Savings & Project Delays(Jan 2019)
Amanda Koh Jia Yi50.00% success rate	4 cases2.5% of area	50.00% success rate	Highly Specialized86.25% relevance score	Terrenus Energy v Attika Interior: Construction Delay & Defect Dispute(Nov 2023) LJH Construction v. Chan Bee Cheng: Setting Aside Adjudication for Invalid Service, Fraud, and Natural Justice Breach(Sep 2022) Shimizu Corp v Stargood Construction: Payment Claims & Termination under SOPA(Apr 2020)
Lee Hwai Bin50.00% success rate	4 cases2.5% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced72.5% relevance score	Far East Square v Yau Lee Construction: SOPA & SIA Contract - Final Certificate Effect(May 2019) Yau Lee Construction v. Far East Square: Stay of Proceedings & Arbitration of Construction Dispute(Jul 2018) SH Design & Build Pte Ltd v BD Cranetech Pte Ltd: SOP Act Adjudication & Performance Bond(May 2018)
Tan Tian Luh0.00% success rate	4 cases2.5% of area	0.00% success rate	Highly Specialized81.25% relevance score	Civil Tech v Hua Rong: Security of Payment Act & Cross-Contract Set-Offs(Mar 2018) Hua Rong Engineering v Civil Tech: Security of Payment Act & Cross-Contract Set-Off(Jul 2017) Metropole Pte Ltd v Designshop Pte Ltd: Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act Dispute(Mar 2017)
Christopher Chuah25.00% success rate	4 cases2.5% of area	25.00% success rate	Experienced71.25% relevance score	Yau Lee Construction v. Far East Square: Stay of Proceedings & Arbitration of Construction Dispute(Jul 2018) SEF Construction v Skoy Connected: Security of Payment Act Adjudication Dispute(Nov 2009) Schindler Lifts v Paya Ubi: Novation, 'Pay When Paid' Clauses & Defective Work in Construction Sub-Contracts(Feb 2004)
Leo Cheng Suan20.00% success rate	4 cases2.5% of area	20.00% success rate	Experienced63% relevance score	Geocon Piling v Multistar: Construction Subcontract Dispute over KPE Bored Piling Works(Oct 2016) Geocon v Multistar: Amendment of Claim Post-Trial on Construction Subcontract Dispute(May 2015) Resource Piling v Geospecs: Negligence in Soil Investigation & Economic Loss(Nov 2013)
Tan Liam Beng0.00% success rate	4 cases2.5% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced69% relevance score	SKK (S) Pte Ltd v Management Corporation: Assessment of Prolongation Costs(Apr 2013) Wishing Star Ltd v Jurong Town Corp: Assessment of Damages for Misrepresentation in Façade Work Contract(Aug 2007) CS Bored Pile System v Evan Lim: Formation of Contract & Acceptance in Construction Subcontract(Jan 2006)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 157 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Star Engineering v Pollisum Engineering: Stay of Proceedings in Favor of Arbitration	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	18 Aug 2024	Appeal Dismissed
2	Tid Plus Design Pte Ltd v Kwek Seng Wee John: Renovation Contract Dispute over Completion of Wet Works	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Jul 2024	Application dismissed.
3	Hiap Seng v Hock Heng: SOPA, Payment Response Validity & Estoppel in Construction Dispute	General Division of the High Court	26 Feb 2024	Setting aside application allowed in part.
4	H P Construction v Mega Team: Interpretation of SOPA s 13(3)(a) Adjudication Application Deadline	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Feb 2024	Appeal Dismissed
5	Wan Sern Metal Industries v Hua Tian Engineering: Setting Aside Arbitration Award	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	31 Jan 2024	Application dismissed
6	JE Synergy Engineering v Sinohydro: SOPA Adjudication Dispute Involving Alleged Fraud and Corruption	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Dec 2023	Application dismissed.
7	Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Dec 2023	Defendant's application to strike out the claim and set aside the warrant of arrest is dismissed. Application for stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration is granted.
8	Terrenus Energy v Attika Interior: Construction Delay & Defect Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Nov 2023	Judgment partially for Plaintiff; Counterclaim partially allowed.
9	Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Costs Dispute in Construction Delay Case	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	02 Aug 2023	Crescendas Bionics is the successful party and is entitled to costs for both the first tranche and the second tranche of the trial.
10	Pro-Active Engineering v Prime Structures: Building Contract Dispute over Delay & Back Charges	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Jul 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
11	CWP v CWQ: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Dredging Work Stoppages	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Mar 2023	Claimant's application dismissed.
12	Wan Sern Metal Industries v Hua Tian Engineering: Stay of Adjudication Enforcement	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Feb 2023	Appeal Dismissed
13	Vim Engineering v Deluge Fire Protection: Construction Contract Dispute over Variation Works and Back-Charges	Appellate Division of the High Court	11 Jan 2023	Appeal Allowed in Part
14	Emergent Engineering v China Construction Realty: SOPA Adjudication Dispute	General Division of the High Court	01 Nov 2022	Respondent's application to set aside the Adjudication Determination and the Order of Court is dismissed.
15	ICOP Construction v. Tiong Seng: Microtunnelling Dispute over Contract Termination and Delay Claims	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Oct 2022	Judgment partially for Plaintiff, ICOP Construction, and partially for Defendant, Tiong Seng Civil Engineering; Quantum Hearing ordered.
16	Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction: Construction Dispute - EOT, CC, Defect Rectification	Appellate Division of the High Court	02 Oct 2022	Appeal Allowed in Part
17	LJH Construction v. Chan Bee Cheng: Setting Aside Adjudication for Invalid Service, Fraud, and Natural Justice Breach	General Division of the High Court	19 Sep 2022	Adjudication Determination set aside in its entirety.
18	DSL Integrated Solution v Triumph Electrical: Subcontract Termination Dispute	General Division of the High Court	14 Sep 2022	Plaintiff's claim dismissed in part; Defendant's counterclaim allowed in part.
19	Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd v Zhong Kai Construction Co Pte Ltd: SOPA, Winding Up, and Cross-Claims in Construction Disputes	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	20 Jun 2021	Appeal dismissed with variation; stay of winding-up petition conditional upon payment into court.
20	CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	14 Jun 2021	Plaintiffs' Originating Summons to set aside two paragraphs in the Award is dismissed. The plaintiffs’ application to amend their Originating Summons to set aside two further paragraphs is likewise dismissed.
21	Range Construction v Goldbell Engineering: SOPA & Set-Off for Liquidated Damages	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	08 Apr 2021	Appeal Dismissed
22	BZV v BZW: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	GENERAL DIVISION OF THE HIGH court of the republic of singapore	04 Apr 2021	Application allowed and the award set aside in so far as it dismisses the plaintiff's claim.
23	Frontbuild v JHJ Construction: Security of Payment Act & 'Pay When Paid' Clauses	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Mar 2021	Originating Summons dismissed with costs to be paid by the plaintiff to the defendant.
24	CJY v CJZ: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration Over Wrongful Performance Bond Calls and Construction Defects	General Division of the High Court	22 Mar 2021	Case management stay granted, suit stayed pending the determination of the arbitration.
25	Vim Engineering v Deluge Fire Protection: Variation Claims & Written Instructions	General Division of the High Court	21 Mar 2021	Judgment for Defendant
26	GTMS Construction v Ser Kim Koi: Costs Allocation in Construction Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Feb 2021	Costs awarded to Plaintiff and Third Parties, with standard basis until specific dates, then indemnity basis.
27	CIK v CIL: Contract Formation & Jurisdictional Objection in Construction Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Dec 2020	Adjudication Determination set aside.
28	CEQ v CER: Stay of Enforcement of Adjudication Determination Pending Appeal and Arbitration	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 Sep 2020	Application allowed; stay of enforcement of adjudication determination granted.
29	Range Construction v Goldbell Engineering: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination under SOPA	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Sep 2020	Application dismissed
30	Facade Solution v Mero Asia Pacific: Setting Aside Adjudication for Fraud under SOPA	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	06 Sep 2020	Appeal Dismissed
31	Sandy Island Pte Ltd v Thio Keng Thay: Damages for Defects in Construction Contract	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	27 Aug 2020	Appeal Dismissed
32	GA Engineering v. Sun Moon Construction: Defective Glass, As-Built Drawings, and Construction Contract Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Aug 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff in part and Judgment for Defendant in Counterclaim in part.
33	Comfort Management v OGSP Engineering: Building Contract Dispute over Lump Sum Contract and Sub-contractor Claims	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Aug 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff in part and Judgment for First Defendant in part; Plaintiff's claim against Second Defendant dismissed.
34	Singapore Recreation Club v Abdul Rashid: Unauthorised Bonuses & Wrongful Dismissal	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Jul 2020	Club's claims dismissed; Rashid's counterclaim succeeds in part.
35	CDM v CDP: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Arbitration Award - Jurisdiction & Natural Justice	High Court	20 Jul 2020	Originating Summons 1307 of 2019 dismissed. Stay Application dismissed.
36	CFA v CFB: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination for Fraud under Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 May 2020	Application to set aside the adjudication determination granted; application to enforce the adjudication determination dismissed.
37	Shimizu Corp v Stargood Construction: Payment Claims & Termination under SOPA	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	20 Apr 2020	Appeal Allowed
38	CEQ v CER: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination under Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Apr 2020	Application dismissed.
39	Ramo Industries v DLE Solutions: Structural Steel Contract Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 Jan 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaim allowed in part.
40	PEX International v Lim Seng Chye: Nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher & Foreseeability	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	18 Dec 2019	Both appeals dismissed. The court upheld the High Court's decision that PEX was liable in nuisance and under the rule in Rylands v Fletcher, but clarified the role of foreseeability in these torts.
41	Stargood Construction v Shimizu: SOPA, Adjudication, and Termination of Subcontract	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Nov 2019	Plaintiff's application allowed. Adjudication Determinations AA 203 and AA 245 set aside in part and in entirety, respectively. Declaration granted for plaintiff to serve a further payment claim.
42	Ng Tze Chew Diana v Aikco Construction: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	04 Nov 2019	Applications dismissed.
43	Lendlease Singapore Pte Ltd v M & S Management & Contracts Services Pte Ltd: Timeline for Lodging Adjudication Application under SOPA	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 May 2019	Adjudication Determination set aside.
44	China Railway v Zhao Yang: SOPA & Performance Bond Proceeds Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 May 2019	Application to set aside the adjudication determination allowed.
45	Far East Square v Yau Lee Construction: SOPA & SIA Contract - Final Certificate Effect	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	15 May 2019	Appeal Allowed
46	Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management	High Court of Singapore	02 May 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
47	BWN v BWO: Interim Injunction to Restrain Call on Performance Bonds in Construction Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Apr 2019	Interim injunction granted to restrain the respondent from calling on and/or receiving payment on performance bonds.
48	CHL Construction v Yangguang Group: SOPA & Contract Termination	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	07 Mar 2019	The Amended Adjudication Determination was set aside.
49	Industrial Floor & Systems Pte Ltd v Civil Tech Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application & Stay of Proceedings	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Mar 2019	Order for the defendant to be wound up
50	Chuang Long Engineering v Nan Huat Aluminium: Security of Payment Act & Valuation of Materials	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	04 Mar 2019	Application dismissed.