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Building Contract Law [Book + eBook]

This book deals with the law relating to building contracts. It discusses the key legal principles applicable, and is extensively illustrated with decisions from court cases.
by Edwin Lee Peng Khoon (Author)
Publisher: LexisNexis
Book + eBook
SG$ 194.40
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Published: 01 June, 2016
ISBN/ISSN: LNSGBLDGCONTB
Publisher: LexisNexis
Country: Singapore

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This book deals with the law relating to building contracts. It discusses the key legal principles applicable, and is extensively illustrated with decisions from court cases. It covers all major issues that are commonly encountered by those in the construction industry. These include: Delays and Liquidated Damages Claims for payments under the Security of Payment Act Calls o n performance bonds Damages for defects Variation claims Termination of contracts Key Features • Handy reference to all relevant legal principles • Accessible to lay readers with interest in construction law – developers, construction professionals, contractors etc. • Though accessible, this book also provides a succinct introduction to construction law for lawyers, with the comprehensive footnotes providing the necessary material to those who wish to research the law further
 

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Edwin Lee Peng Khoon

Edwin Lee Peng Khoon

Edwin Lee Peng Khoon is practising for close to 20 years, Edwin has argued both major courtroom disputes and arbitrations, whilst advising government authorities, developers, contractors, and consultants on all the intricacies of building contract law. He is one of the founding partners of Eldan Law LLP. Edwin is cited as a leading Singapore construction law practitioner in Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading Construction Lawyers (2013 & 2015). He is an accredited adjudicator in both Singapore & Malaysia and sits on the Construction Adjudication Accreditation Committee in Singapore. Apart from his active law practice, Edwin is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the National University of Singapore and a trainer for the Building Construction Authority of Singapore. He is also an honorary legal adviser to the Singapore Institute of Architects on construction contracts.

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Table of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
 Chapter 2 Formation of contract
 Chapter 3 Avoidance of contract
 Chapter 4 Contract terms
 Chapter 5 Performance of contract
 Chapter 6 Remedies for breach of contract
 Chapter 7 Payments under the Security of Payments Act
 Chapter 8 Certificates
 Chapter 9 Delay and liquidated damages
 Chapter 10 Extension of time
 Chapter 11 Variations
 Chapter 12 Sub-contracts
 Chapter 13 Performance bonds
 Chapter 14 Completion
 Chapter 15 Defects and defects liability period
 Chapter 16 Tort of negligence
 

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