Updates on Security of Payment Act

Course Overview

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA) was amended in 2019 to improve payment practices and ensure timely cash flow in the construction industry. Since then, several significant legal developments and court decisions have further shaped the interpretation and application of the Act. This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive update on these developments, offering valuable insights into how the courts have addressed key aspects of the legislation. It is essential for construction professionals to remain informed to manage their contractual obligations effectively and minimise legal risks.

 

Course Objective

A good working knowledge of the Security of Payment Act is important for those who are involved in the day to day administration of construction and supply contracts. This webinar aims to keep participants informed of key changes to the Act that may impact their contractual and project administration practices.

 

Course Outline

  • Recent court decisions interpreting the amended Security of Payment Act

  • Timeframes for service of payment claims and payment responses

  • Legal considerations on the valuation of work done and variations

  • Claims related to damage, loss, and expense

  • Issues arising from termination of the contracts

 

Target Audience

  • Contract Manager

  • Project Manager (Construction/Engineering)

  • Quantity Surveyor

  • Commercial Manager

  • In-house Legal Counsel (Construction/Real Estate Sector)

 

Course Fees (Incl GST)

SCAL member: $165.00

Non-member: $200.00

 

Speaker Pofile

Christopher Chuah,

Managing Director, Senior Accredited Specialist (Building & Construction), Singapore Academy of Law

 

Chistopher Chuah is a leading construction and dispute resolution lawyer with over 30 years of experience in litigation, arbitration, and statutory adjudication. Recognised as one of Singapore’s top construction lawyers, he has acted in high-profile infrastructure and construction disputes across Asia, including power plants, transport infrastructure, and commercial developments.

He has chaired a Dispute Adjudication Board on a MYR 1 billion dispute for a power plant project in Malaysia and successfully represented clients in international arbitration cases in Thailand and Singapore. An accredited adjudicator under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 (SOP Act), he also serves as an arbitrator on the Main Panel of Arbitrators at SIAC and AIAC.

Christopher has been appointed as an arbitrator and committee member at the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Singapore) and also serves on the BICAM Panel of Arbitrators (2023-2026), further solidifying his role in international dispute resolution.

Beyond practice, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and currently President of the Chartered Institute of Building Singapore. His expertise is widely sought after, and he is a General Editor of the Singapore Construction Adjudication Review.

For his contributions, he has been recognised as a Thought Leader in Construction (Lexology 2024, previously Who’s Who Legal) and a Band 1 Construction Lawyer (Chambers Asia- Pacific 2015-2025).

Course Duration

0.5 Day Course

  • Training Hours – 3.0 hours

  • Assessment Hours – 0 hours

Medium Of Instruction

  • English

Funding Information

Course Brochure

Updates on Security of Payment Act

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Certification

An e-Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participant who complete the course with 100% attendance. 

 

Replacement/Postponement

A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes. 

 

Cancellation

A notice of cancellation must be given at least 3 working days before commencement of the course and 50% of course fee will be charged /returned. If notice is given less than 3 working days before the first day of the course, there will be no refund/100% charged.

 

Special Class

Available upon request.

 

For more information, please contact Ms Rasidah at 67939020 or email rasidah@scal-academy.com.sg

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