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The Singapore Public Sector Construction Contract, 2nd Edition
Author
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Chow Kok Fong
This book offers a clause-by-clause commentary on the PSSCOC 8th Edition, incorporating amendments up to June 2024. It analyzes the purpose, commercial rationale, and legal interpretation of the contract provisions, covering recent court decisions, legislative developments, new option modules, public-sector accountability requirements, collaborative contracting, and the potential impact of AI on construction contract practice. It is a key reference for construction and legal professionals.
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
The Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) underpins Singapore's public construction procurement. This clause-by-clause commentary on the 8th Edition — incorporating all amendments to June 2024 — explains each provision's intent, commercial rationale, and judicial interpretation. Drawing on Singapore court decisions and legislative developments from 2015 to 2026, the second edition deepens the analysis of key provisions and extends to the new clauses and option modules introduced in the 8th Edition. It addresses the impact of the Public Sector Accountability Framework on contract administration and the collaborative contracting model under Option Module E and anticipates how artificial intelligence may reshape contractual practice. An essential reference for contractors, consultants, project managers, lawyers, claims professionals, and adjudicators.