Society of Construction Law (Singapore)

30 April 2025

Council Member's Message

Dear members and friends of SCL(S),

It is my privilege to pen the welcome message to this month's edition of the Society of Construction Law (Singapore) newsletter. We are delighted to have you join us as we explore the latest insights and developments in the field of construction law.

In this issue, we are pleased to feature two compelling articles that delve into critical aspects of our industry.

The first article, "Fraud Alone Does Not Unravel All", written by Lesley Fu of WongPartnership LLP, is an in-depth commentary of the recent Court of Appeal decision in Builders Hub Pte Ltd v JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC(A) 28, setting out the limits to the operation of the “fraud unravels all” principle under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 (SOP Act).

Our second featured article, "Monitoring Project Progress," written by Grant Axman-Friend of Core Project Advisory, addresses the lack of progress and performance information which exacerbates a construction dispute. It is the second in a series of three articles which cover: the importance of getting to an accepted programme; monitoring project progress against the accepted programme; and what to do when delay claims cannot be resolved.

As Chair of the Social Media Engagement Committee, I am heartened by the continued uptick in follower numbers on our LinkedIn page, indicating the growing interest in the events and activities of the Society. We will continue to put up more posts and updates on our events and welcome your feedback on the content you wish to see on the platform.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in SCL(S). We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter, and we look forward to your feedback and contributions in future editions.

Lesley Tan
Council Member, SCL (Singapore)