A recent decision by Singapore's highest court has held that a contractor must first establish that it is entitled to payment under the contract in order to claim progress payments under the Security of Payment Act, raising...more
Practical completion represents the physical completion of works on construction projects. Despite its importance, it is not a legal term of art, and whether or not practical completion has been achieved requires...more
4/6/2019
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Breach of Contract ,
Certification Requirements ,
Construction Contracts ,
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Landlords ,
Material Defects ,
Practical Completion ,
Property Owners ,
Student Housing ,
Tenants ,
UK
A "global" or "total cost" claim is one in which the damages calculation is derived from the total cost of the work incurred by a contractor, minus the bid amount. Such claims are increasingly used by contractors where...more
3/28/2019
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Burden of Proof ,
Construction Contracts ,
Contract Terms ,
Damages ,
General Contractors ,
Lack of Specificity ,
Modification ,
Motion To Strike ,
Pleading Standards ,
Supreme Court of Western Australia ,
Total Cost Claims