Foreword - Society of Construction Law Singapore (SCL Singapore)
Greetings from the Society of
Construction Law Singapore (SCL Singapore)!
It is my
distinct pleasure to pen this message for the Singapore Builders Directory. This
is also an opportune time for reflection, gratitude and optimism.
The
construction industry has witnessed significant transformations driven by
technological advancements, regulatory changes, heightened focus on
sustainability and more recently, the industry has been encouraged to embrace collaborative
contracting. To widen its adoption, the Building and Construction Authority
(BCA) announced the launch of NEC4 contract for construction and engineering projects
in Singapore in April 2024.
Within this
dynamic industry landscape, SCL Singapore has always played and will continue
to play a pivotal role. Established in 2002,
the objects of SCL Singapore are entrenched in its Constitution and remains
largely the same today. Chief among these are the promotion of education, study
and research in the field of construction law. These have been pursued
by the commendable leadership of SCL Singapore and other dedicated volunteers
who served tirelessly as Committee members. For those of you interested in listening to our
past Chairmen (such as Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, Judicial Commissioner Alex Wong,Chow
Kok Fong and Mohan Pillay) share on the journey, challenges and impact of SCL
Singapore on their watch, you may find our webinar “SCL
Singapore - A 20 Year Journey and Beyond: Strategic Leadership Dialogue with
SCL Singapore Past Chairs (4 August 2022)” of interest.
Simply reach out to our Secretariat at secretariat@scl.org.sg for the link to view the recording for free.
SCL
Singapore runs a calendar of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events
often featuring the leading lights from the profession. Our core programs which
include the bi-monthly newsletters lie very much at the heart of what we do,
which is to address the topical issues in construction law and practice. Both
the annual case law update and annual construction law conference continue to
be our flagship events. Last year construction law conference in collaboration
with the International Statutory Adjudication Forum chaired by Chow Kok Fong
generated good level of interest from the community.
Today, the
Society commands a leadership position in strategic thinking and continuing
education for matters concerning construction law and practice. Our key council
members are represented on the Supreme Court of Singapore User’s Committee for
Building and Construction Matters and Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC)
Users Council. As part of our continuing efforts to establish new links and
ties, we are currently in collaboration with the Singapore Mediation Centre
(SMC) and Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) to expand our
professional development program offerings.
While we
continue to strive and flourish with new energy and fresh ideas, we hope to see
the larger construction community becoming part of the SCL Singapore family. We
encourage those of you who are not SCL Singapore members to join us and we look
forward to receiving your warm support.
The Singapore
Builders Directory serves as a good reference portal for the construction
sector. The Editorial Section offers valuable insights and covers the
challenges and opportunities within our field. Our collective efforts in
sharing knowledge and best practices are what drive our profession forward.
Together,
we will navigate the complexities of our evolving landscape, shape and build a
future that is prosperous and sustainable for generations to come.
Warm regards,
Moon Kua
Chair of Society of
Construction Law Singapore (2022-2024)
www.scl.org.sg