Synopsis
Topics
- Overview of Current Practice in Construction Industry
- Problems with Traditional Contracting
- Key principles of collaborative contracting
- Benefits of Collaborative Contracting
- Contractual Models and Frameworks
- Team Selection Criteria
- Remuneration
- Risk in Collaborative Contracting
- Change of Scope and Decision Making
- Termination of Contracts
- Sub-contracting
- Case Studies
Learning Outcome
- Criticize the conventional contracting models
- Examine the ways to create an effective contract that will spell success throughout the procurement process
- Formulate the benefit of collaborative contracting model
- Appraise and compare the types of collaborative contracting
- Evaluate common obstacles in collaborative contracting and propose recommendations to overcome
- Recommend measures to bridge the gaps between contract law, collaborative working and project management
- Appraise the benefits of early contractor involvement and supply chain collaboration
- Recommend a list of team selection criteria
Who Should Attend
Managers and executives involved in project management.
Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling
Equip learners with practical knowledge of collaborative contracting so they can address limitations of traditional construction contracts, strengthen capabilities in procurement, risk management, and early contractor involvement, and enhance their employability in modern built‑environment roles that require effective cross‑stakeholder collaboration.
Admissions Prerequisites
- Applicants with a recognized bachelor's degree preferably from a field related to the Built Environment sector.
- Applicants with relevant work experience but with other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please refer to Graduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Graduate CET Modular Courses.
Schedule
| Week | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7pm - 10pm | Overview of Current Practice in Construction Industry, Problems with Traditional Contracting |
| 2 | 7pm - 10pm | Key principles of collaborative contracting, Benefits of Collaborative Contracting |
| 3 | 7pm - 10pm | Contractual Models and Frameworks |
| 4 | 7pm - 10pm | Team Selection Criteria |
| 5 | 7pm - 10pm | Remuneration |
| 6 | 7pm - 10pm | Risk in Collaborative Contracting |
| 7 | 7pm - 10pm | Change of Scope and Decision Making |
| 8 | 7pm - 10pm | Termination of Contracts |
| 9 | 7pm - 10pm | Sub-contracting |
| 10 | 7pm - 10pm | Case Studies |
Assessments
The overall course grade is determined by
- Assignments, Online Test, Written Exam
Trainer Info
Ms Maureen Soh is a seasoned architect with over two decades of experience leading multidisciplinary teams in the design, coordination, and delivery of diverse building projects, including governance, institutional, residential, and recreational facilities. Her expertise spans construction project management, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration, supported by formal training in construction law and dispute resolution. Beyond practice, she is deeply involved in professional education, having taught architectural practice at the National University of Singapore, supervised Board of Architects Professional Practice Exam candidates, and conducted corporate training on building contracts. She holds a Master of Science in Construction Law and Arbitration, a Bachelor of Architecture, and a Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies), and is a Registered Architect, accredited mediator, and long‑serving Vice President at CPG Consultants.
Mr Jagateesan Sathiaseelan is a Partner and Co‑Head of the Construction & Engineering Practice at Allen & Gledhill, specializing in both contentious and non‑contentious construction, engineering, infrastructure, and energy project matters. He represents government agencies, developers, contractors, and multinational corporations in complex, high‑value disputes involving arbitration, litigation, adjudication, and mediation. He also provides extensive front‑end advisory work on tender and project documentation across major regional developments, including large‑scale mixed‑use, infrastructure, and public‑sector projects. Recognized by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Asia‑Pacific, asialaw Leading Lawyers, and Benchmark Asia‑Pacific for his expertise, he is praised for his deep construction law knowledge, practical insight, and strategic counsel. Sathiaseelan holds an LL.B. (Hons) from the National University of Singapore, was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2003, joined the firm the same year, completed a secondment at 4 Pump Court Chambers in London, and became Partner in 2009. He is an Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law with the Singapore Academy of Law and an Accredited Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre.
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 Subsidy1 | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fees (A) | $3,168.00 | $2,640.00 | $2,640.00 | $2,640.00 |
| SSG Grant (70%) (B) | $1,848.00 | $1,848.00 | $1,848.00 | |
| Nett Course fees (A) - (B) = (C) | $3,168.00 | $792.00 | $792.00 | $792.00 |
| 9% GST on Nett course fees (D) | $285.12 | $71.28 | $71.28 | $71.28 |
| Total nett course fees payable including GST (C) + (D) = (E) | $3,453,12 | $863.28 | $863.28 | $863.28 |
| Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes (F) | - | - | $528.00 | $528.00 |
| Total nett course fees payable including GST, after additional funding form the various schemes (E) - (F) = (H) | $3,453.12 | $863.28 | $335.28 | $335.28 |
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]