Building Control Act (Chapter 29): Primary legislation that regulates building works and construction in Singapore, establishing safety standards, building requirements, and defining key roles and responsibilities in construction projects
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA): Governs payment terms in construction contracts, establishes adjudication process for payment disputes, and defines payment claim procedures
Professional Engineers Act (Chapter 253): Regulates professional engineering services and defines scope of engineering work, particularly relevant when the owner's representative needs to interface with engineers
Architects Act (Chapter 12): Defines the scope of architectural work and regulates architectural services, important for coordination between owner's representative and architects
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes safety requirements at construction sites and defines responsibilities for workplace safety compliance
Environmental Protection and Management Act: Covers environmental considerations during construction and ensures compliance with environmental regulations
Building Control Regulations: Details technical requirements and governs permit and approval processes for construction projects
Employment Act: Primary labor law governing employment terms and conditions, relevant if the representative will be hiring or managing workers
BCA Guidelines: Building and Construction Authority guidelines providing specific standards and best practices for construction in Singapore
Singapore Standards for Construction: National standards specifying technical requirements and best practices for construction work in Singapore
Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC): Standard reference document for construction contracts in Singapore's public sector, useful as guidance for private contracts
