Course Code: BPM109
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Synopsis

BPM109 Contract Administration provides students an overview of the different types of contract such as the PSSCOC, SIA and REDAS contracts, where students will learn how to administer building, maintenance, servicing, operation and the refurbishment contracts. In addition, students will be equipped with knowledge of payment procedures, the variations, time extension and liquidated damages. Topics will also include final accounts, subcontracting and insurance, performance bond, key performance indicators, and the various indemnity clauses.
Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Forms of Contract - PSSCOC, SIA and REDAS contracts
  • Partnering, Parties Involved, Roles and Relationships, Rights, Duties/ Obligations of Parties
  • Communication
  • Quality Control
  • Completion
  • Delay, Extension of Time and Liquidated Damages
  • Subcontracting Procedure
  • Variations
  • Claims Management Procedures
  • Payment and Final Account Procedures
  • Security of Payment Act
  • Risk, Indemnity and Insurance

Learning Outcome

  • Discuss the legal principles of the contract provisions
  • Explain the roles and principles of contract provisions such as Instruction and Direction, Quality of Workmanship and Material, Exension of Time and Delay, Sub-contracting, Variation, Payment and Risk Management
  • Advise clearly and coherently on issues partaining to contract administration
  • Identify the uniqueness of the different forms of standard contracts
  • Discuss contract provisions
  • Calculate payment and compensation
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Who Should Attend

Executive who requires knowledge in building and project management.


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

This course equips learners with essential skills to administer construction contracts, including understanding major standard forms (PSSCOC, SIA, REDAS), handling variations, extensions of time, liquidated damages, payment processes, final accounts, subcontracting, risk allocation, and indemnity/insurance clauses. These competencies are directly relevant for roles in contract administration, project management, and quantity surveying, where effective management of contractual obligations and claims is critical. It also supports upskilling and reskilling by strengthening learners’ ability to interpret contract provisions, advise on contractual issues, and manage compliance throughout the project lifecycle.


Admissions Prerequisites

  • Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.

 

Schedule

WeekDayTimeTopic
2Tuesday7pm - 10pm
  • Forms of Contract - PSSCOC, SIA and REDAS contracts,
  • Partnering, Parties Involved, Roles and Relationships, Rights
  • Duties/Obligation of Parties
4Tuesday7pm - 10pm
  • Communication
  • Quality Control
4Sunday8.30am - 11.30am
  • Completion
  • Delay
  • Extension of Time and Liquidated Damages
8Tuesday7pm - 10pm
  • Subcontracting Procedure
  • Variations
10Tuesday7pm - 10pm
  • Claims Management Procedures
  • Payment and Final ACcount Procedures
12Tuesday7pm - 10pm
  • Security of Payment Act
  • Risk, Indemnity and Insurance

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Assignments, Online Test, Written Exam

 

Trainer Info

Mr Alphonsus Ee holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Building from the National University of Singapore and an MBA (Merit) from the University of Nottingham, supported by additional qualifications in workplace safety and fire safety management. He has extensive experience across Singapore’s built environment sector, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic.

Ms Daphne Lee holds a Master’s in Project Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Building from the National University of Singapore, and is a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). She brings over three decades of experience in the building and construction industry, having progressed from Quantity Surveyor to Executive Director at AECOM Cost Consulting, where she led major bids and high-value projects across Singapore and overseas. She currently has her own Quantity Surveying firm – D. Lee Consultancy and Management. Ms Lee also contributes to professional education as a part-time lecturer at National University of Singapore, teaching procurement and contract administration.

Ar Maureen Soh is an architect and construction law specialist with over 20 years of professional experience. She holds a Master of Science in Construction Law & Arbitration from King’s College London and the National University of Singapore, as well as bachelor’s degrees in Architecture from NUS. She is currently Senior Vice President at CPG Consultants, with a career spanning design leadership, project management, and contract administration. Maureen also teaches architectural practice at NUS, advises professional examinations, and is a accredited mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre, and a member of the Singapore International Mediation Institute.

Mr Ezani Rais Bin Shaiks Salim is a registered Quantity Surveyor and experienced contract and dispute adviser, holding Master of Law and Bachelor of Building. His career includes senior roles in contract management, advisory, and corporate development across international consultancies and infrastructure firms. He has led adjudication, arbitration, and expert witness engagements, contributed to standard contract conditions, and worked on major landmark projects such as the PETRONAS Twin Towers and large-scale expressway and power plant developments. 


Course Completion requirements

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

  International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Full Course Fees (A) $1,753.00$1,461.00$1,461.00 $1,461.00
SSG Grant Rate (B) 0%70%70%70%
SSG Grant (C)- $1,022.70$1,022.70$1,022.70
Nett course fees
(A) - (C) = (D) 		$1,753.00$438.30$438.30$438.30
9% GST on Nett course fees (E)$157.77$39.45$39.45$39.45
SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F)0%0%20%20%
SSG Enhanced Grant (G)-- $292.20$292.20
Total nett course fee payable, including GST
(D) + (E) - (G) = (H)		$1,910.77$477.75$185.55$185.55

1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment modes, please refer here.

For the refund policy, please refer here. 

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]