Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA): Key legislation governing payment terms, dispute resolution, payment claims and responses, and adjudication process in construction contracts
Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, including principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Sale of Goods Act: Legislation governing contracts involving supply of materials and goods, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers
Building Control Act: Regulates building works and construction standards, including requirements for building permits and approvals
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes requirements for workplace safety, health standards, and risk management procedures in construction projects
Companies Act: Legislation governing corporate entities, relevant for verifying contracting parties' legal status and authority to enter contracts
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in contracts, applicable if the contract involves consumer parties
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act: Governs insurance requirements and obligations in construction contracts
Limitation Act: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims and actions related to the contract
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic execution and validity of contracts, relevant for digital contract management
BCA Guidelines: Building and Construction Authority guidelines providing industry standards and best practices
