Contract Types (Singapore)

In Singapore, there are several contract types based either measurement or lumpsum, build only vs design & build contracts.

There are also various institutes in Singapore that your project may be adopting the contracts. This is dependent on the project typology and whether it is a public government or private project.

  1. SIA Building Contract 2016 (WithoutQuantities) Domestic & International

  2. SIA Building Contract 2016 (With Quantities) Domestic & International

  3. SIA Building Contract 2016 (Design & Build) Domestic & International

  4. SIA Sub-Contract 2016 Domestic & International

  5. SIA Minor Works Contract 2012

  6. SIA Minor Works Sub-Contract 2019

  7. SIA Conditions of Appointment And Architect’s Services And Mode of Payment (aka Blue Book) – July 2022

Public Sector Standard Conditions Of Contract (PSSCOC)

The PSSCOC was developed to enable a common contract form to be used for all public sector construction projects. Using a standardised conditions of contract will allow users to be more familiar, reduce tendering efforts and promote greater efficiency in contract administration.

PSSCOC for Design and Build

Standard Conditions for Nominated Sub-Contract (NSC)

Real Estate Developers Association Singapore (REDAS)

REDAS Design & Build Conditions of Main Contract (4th Edition) (Purchase link)

Collaborative Contracting

To encourage greater collaboration and mutual trust between stakeholders in the built environment sector, we have developed a set of collaborative clauses, as an Option Module to the PSSCOC, together with industry associations and government agencies. The collaborative contract provisions are currently being piloted in selected public sector projects.

Benefits of collaborative contracting

  • Aims to reduce project cost, variations and to completion time

  • Encourages teamwork/cooperation among stakeholders

  • Early risk identification and joint problem solving

  • Stimulates information sharing, communication and innovation

  • Avoids disputes and encourages early dispute resolution

Source: Building & Construction Authority Singapore [link]

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