The Built Environment sector is proving to be one of the industries hardest hit by COVID-19 and further governmental intervention has been passed in the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 3) Bill (the “Bill”) in order to ensure that the built environment value chain – from builders to contractors to sub-contractors, co-share additional costs due…
We are pleased to have our Looi Ming Ming as the moderator for an exciting joint YSIAC & SISV Young QS webinar hosted by Dentons Rodyk, discussing quantum disputes at arbitration and how to win them. What are the common mistakes and pitfalls faced not only by lawyers but also quantity surveyors? What are the…
The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Bill (the “Bill”) was passed in Parliament on 5 June 2020 to introduce new measures and reliefs to the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “Act“). One main focus of the Bill is to provide further assistance to SMEs who are parties to tenancy agreements. Read our latest update on…
The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Temporary Relief for Inability to Perform Contracts) Regulations 2020 (the “Regulations”) came into operation on 20 April 2020. These Regulations detail how qualifying individuals and businesses can apply for temporary relief under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “Act”). Read our latest update on the Regulations for key points to…