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Koh Brothers Eco Engineering faces up to S$57.6 million in potential legal liabilities

Koh Brothers Eco Engineering is facing three major legal disputes involving potential liabilities of up to S$57.6 million. The cases include a joint-venture dispute, a consortium arbitration and a subcontractor claim. The disputes are being addressed through arbitration and court proceedings, showing the financial and operational risks construction companies can face when contractual and commercial disputes escalate.

Singapore developer in limbo after Timor-Leste’s shock scrapping of major township project

Timor-Leste has cancelled a US$700 million township project in Dili after 18 years, citing insufficient progress. The Singapore-owned developer, Pelican Paradise Group, disputes this, claiming delays resulted from the government failing to provide the promised infrastructure. It’s a contractual and infrastructure-related project dispute between a foreign developers with significant financial and legal consequences.

SH Design & Build Challenges Jurong Port Over Performance Bond

The dispute concerns Jurong Port’s attempt to call on a S$12.57 million performance bond in relation to a major construction project. It centred on liquidated damages and whether contractual procedures and deadlines had been properly followed. The case has shown the importance of clear contract administration and compliance with contractual requirements in managing construction disputes.

Zhao Yang Geotechnic Involved in S$7.2 Million Payment Dispute

Zhao Yang Geotechnic, a subcontractor on Changi Airport works, was involved in a S$7.2 million payment dispute with China Communications Construction. The case went through adjudication under Singapore’s Security of Payment Act, highlighting the importance of clear payment claims and proper adjudication procedures. The dispute also raised questions about the scope of adjudication reviews and the issues that can be reconsidered.

ReFormd Awarded Just S$500 in S$463,000 Store Delay Dispute

ReFormd sued interior design firm Kopigi for nearly S$463,000, claiming design delays and failure to meet mall requirements delayed its store opening. The High Court found Kopigi had wrongfully terminated the agreement without the required notice, but ReFormd failed to prove its claimed losses. The case highlights the importance of clear contractual obligations and properly substantiated damages claims.

Canberra Residences MCST sues contractor over unresolved defects

Canberra Residences’ MCST is suing main contractor MCC Engineering over alleged breaches of a 2020 settlement agreement covering defects and rectification works. The dispute involves water seepage, ponding, shattered balcony glass, defective finishes and outstanding upgrading works. MCC Engineering denies breaching the agreement, citing completed works, access issues and Covid-19 delays. The case is scheduled for an 11-day trial in October 2026.