Singapore: Real Estate and Construction

Singapore's Building and Construction Authority has extended ex-gratia cost sharing for diesel and bitumen in critical public sector construction contracts through December 2026, responding to ongoing Middle East conflict impacts. WongPartnership's construction law experts provide analysis of the circular's key features and implications for affected contractors.

When a Dispute Adjudication Board declines jurisdiction over referred disputes under FIDIC contracts, can parties proceed directly to arbitration? This Singapore High Court case examines the mechanics of ad hoc DAB appointments and explores whether pre-arbitral procedural objections constitute matters of jurisdiction or admissibility in international construction arbitration.

Power constraints, evolving financing models, regulatory complexity and public scrutiny are reshaping the development and investment landscape for data centres across Asia Pacific.

Power constraints, evolving financing models, regulatory complexity and public scrutiny are reshaping the development and investment landscape for data centres across Asia Pacific.

Singapore's property investment market recorded a strong rebound in 2025, with total transaction volumes reaching approximately S$40 billion, the highest level in nearly a decade.

As artificial intelligence (AI) shapes up to be a major disruptor in the modern age, it is no surprise that generative technologies are rapidly transforming industries.

This "regrettably growing catalogue of family disputes," as the court noted, provides a multi-million dollar case study in how ambiguity and the "borrowing" of names can catastrophically backfire...

In the bustling commercial hub of Singapore, securing the right space for your business is a crucial step. Yet, diving into the intricacies of a rental agreement can be a daunting task, riddled with potential pitfalls and legal complexities.

This update offers an overview of green leases in Singapore, explaining what they are, why they matter, and the considerations and pitfalls to look out for when structuring green leases and drafting green covenants.