Building and Construction Law

12 cases · February 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Building and Construction Law featured in 12 reported judgments in Singapore between February 2025 to February 2026, heard primarily in the High Court (General Division) (15) and the District Court (3). Key sub-topics included Damages — Incomplete work (1), Damages — Defects and delay in completion (1), Standard form contracts — Public sector (1). The most active judges were See Kee Oon (2), Samuel Wee (2), Kannan Ramesh (1), while leading firms included Sterling Law Corporation (1), Lau & Co (1), Ong & Co LLC (1). 54 lawyers appeared in building and construction law cases during this period.

Data coverage: between February 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Building and Construction Law cases in Singapore?

Sterling Law Corporation leads in building and construction law with 1 case between February 2025 to February 2026, followed by Lau & Co (1 case) and Ong & Co LLC (1 case). 29 firms appeared in building and construction law cases during this period.

Who are the leading Building and Construction Law lawyers in Singapore?

Lee Peng Khoon Edwin is the most active building and construction law lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between February 2025 to February 2026, followed by Amanda Koh Jia Yi (2) and Lim Jia Ren (1). 54 lawyers appeared in building and construction law cases during this period.

Which judges handle the most Building and Construction Law cases in Singapore?

See Kee Oon has handled 2 cases in building and construction law between February 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Samuel Wee (2 cases) and Kannan Ramesh (1 case) are also among the most active. 14 judges heard building and construction law cases.

How many building and construction law cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between February 2025 to February 2026, 12 reported judgments involved building and construction law in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (15 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore building and construction law cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore building and construction law litigation between February 2025 to February 2026 were Damages — Incomplete work (1 case), Damages — Defects and delay in completion (1 case), Standard form contracts — Public sector (1 case), Quantum Meruit — Profit and attendance fees (1 case).

Case Volume by Year

8
25
4
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Contractors’ duties — Duty as to materials and workmanship 1 case

Dispute resolution — Alternative dispute resolution procedures 1 case

Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 1 case

Building and construction contracts — Management contracts 1 case

Building and construction contracts Building And Construction Law — Construction torts — Negligence 1 case

Terms — Authorised deductions from stakeholding sum — Whether purchaser has taken the requisite steps to effect deduction of costs of rectification from stakeholding sum 1 case

Construction torts — Negligence Building And Construction Law — Construction torts — Torts affecting adjoining land 1 case

Statutes and regulations — Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 — Waiver by election for inconsistent rights 1 case

Key Statutes

CRTP Act
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SOP Act
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Court Distribution

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