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Upcoming Events
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View details of
SCL(S) Council 2024-2026
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Welcome to new SCL(S) Members
September 2024 to October 2024
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Individual Members
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Mathias Diehl |
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Justin Low |
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Eugene Tan |
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Post Event Updates
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13th SCL (Singapore) Annual Dinner
(29 August 2024)
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SCL (Singapore) Annual General Meeting 2024
(29 August 2024)
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SEMINAR: Rewiring for Complexity: A Briefing on the Integrated Appropriate Dispute Resolution Framework (INTEGRAF)
(14 August 2024)
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The Dog Ate My Homework: Adverse Weather, Governmental Delay, Illegal Performance, "Outbreak" and Other Excuses
(12 April 2024)
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Council Member’s Message - October 2024
Dear SCL(S) members and followers,
It has been an incredibly engaging third quarter of 2024, and it is with great enthusiasm that we present to you the latest edition of the SCL(S) newsletter.
This issue features a write-up of our recent annual conference, which centred around the theme “Singapore Inc - Staying Best in Class in Construction?” The conference featured several thought-provoking sessions, including:
- Constructing Tomorrow: Opportunities and Challenges in the Energy Transition – a discussion on the construction industry's contributions to Singapore's energy transition ambitions, with insights on public-private collaboration, evolving contracting mechanisms, and the role of construction companies in understanding government policies and regulatory challenges for novel energy projects.
- Predictably Unpredictable: What to do when the price is no longer right? – a discussion on the strategies for handling unpredictable events in construction projects, emphasising risk management, collaborative contracting, and the role of insurance in covering unforeseen losses.
- Making Expert Evidence Great – a focus on the impact of expert evidence on the dispute resolution process and the usefulness of appointing a common, or jointly appointed, independent expert.
- Judge GPT: AI should be used to resolve construction disputes – an insightful debate on the potential for artificial intelligence to play a role in resolving construction disputes.
This issue also features intriguing articles titled “Design Engineer vs Forensic Engineer vs Expert Witness” (which delves into the distinct roles and contributions of design engineers, forensic engineers and expert witnesses in the context of structural failures and disputes) and “Beyond the Standard: The Need for Southeast Asian Delay Analysis Guidelines” (which looks at the unique regional practices and challenges that have to be taken into consideration when analysing delays in Southeast Asian construction projects).
We trust that you will find these articles both informative and engaging, and we encourage you to share your thoughts and feedback with us. Our aim is to foster a vibrant community of knowledge-sharing and professional development.
Thank you for your continued support and active participation. We look forward to many more opportunities to connect and grow together.
Daniel Ho
Council Member, SCL (Singapore)
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Article(s)
Beyond the Standard: The Need for Southeast Asian Delay Analysis Guidelines
Delay expert evidence remains a key topic in construction law. Yet analysing delays in large-scale projects is complex and time-consuming, prompting courts and legal teams to rely on delay experts for guidance.
Experts often present varied and sometimes opposing views, and reference industry guidelines and protocols that may not account for the unique cultural and practical dynamics of Southeast Asian construction projects...
Contributed by: Trevor Lam - TBH; Chair, SCL (Singapore)
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Design Engineer vs Forensic Engineer vs Expert Witness
When there is a structural failure, and potentially a dispute, it is important to understand the different roles and responsibilities of a ‘design engineer’, a ‘forensic engineer’, and an ‘expert witness’.
These roles share the common foundation of an engineering education and training. All three roles require a strong understanding of engineering principles, including mathematics, physics, and material science. This foundational knowledge enables them to analyse problems, develop solutions, and understand the behaviour of materials and structures under various conditions. All three roles demand a high level of attention to detail, analytical skills, communication skills of various types, and some level of contractual and legal understanding. Above all, engineers in these roles must be dedicated to the protection of...
Contributed by: Nick Barham - Rimkus
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Latest Post Event Updates
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SPECIAL REPORT: SCL (Singapore) Conference 2024: Singapore Inc - Staying Best in Class in Construction?
(2 October 2024)
Morning Session
Session 1 – Constructing Tomorrow: Opportunities and Challenges in the Energy Transition
Session 1 examined the role of various facets of the construction industry in realising Singapore’s energy transition ambitions. Mr Adrian Wong (Head of Projects, Herbert Smith Freehills) moderated a discussion amongst the panellists who offered perspectives from their respective background and experience...
Afternoon Session
Ms Kua Moon Yin (Immediate past Chairman, SCL (Singapore)) commenced the afternoon sessions with opening remarks.
Session 3 – Making Expert Evidence Great
Session 3 was an engaging panel discussion on the topic of “Making Expert Evidence Great”. The panellists were Dato’ Mary Lim (retired Federal Court Judge of Malaysia), Mr. David Thomas KC (Barrister, Keating Chambers United Kingdom), Mr Chien Mien Ho (Partner, Allen & Gledhill LLP, Singapore) and Mr. Derek Nelson (Partner, HKA, United Kingdom)...
Post-Conference Networking Drinks
Following the insightful discussions and presentations at SCL(S) Conference 2024 on 2 October 2024, attendees were invited to unwind and network at the post-conference drinks session at M Hotel’s J Bar. The setting was tailor-made for attendees to relax, catch up, and continue conversations sparked during the conference...
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