Adjudication Accreditation
Adjudication Accreditation Module 1: Commonly encountered construction law issues
This two-day module builds the legal foundation adjudicators need to handle construction disputes with confidence. Day 1 covers the core principles of contract law: how contracts are formed and documented, how they are interpreted, and how express, implied and incorporated terms operate. It then moves to breach of contract, remedies and termination, and closes with an overview of dispute resolution options, including arbitration, litigation, neutral evaluation and adjudication. Day 2 focuses on the issues that come up most often in construction claims: variations (with and without contractual provisions, and their effect on subcontractors), delay and extension of time claims, time-at-large arguments, defences to liquidated damages, and how to present and defend claims for defective work.
Adjudication Accreditation Module 2: Security of Payment Act adjudication
This two-day module covers the practice of adjudication under the Security of Payment Act. Day 1 explains why the Act exists and how it is structured, including recent amendments. It then covers the form, content and timelines of payment claims, adjudication applications and responses, the adjudicator’s duties and powers under Sections 16 and 17, and how adjudication reviews and setting-aside applications work. Day 2 begins with the enforcement of adjudication determinations, then works through jurisdictional and substantive issues that commonly arise in adjudication. These include non-compliant payment claims, the prima facie standard, proving variations, retention monies and prior determinations. The day finishes with sessions on conducting adjudication conferences, the code of conduct and ethics, and writing a sound adjudication determination. Each day ends with a tutorial and discussion.
Pathway to Appointment as an SMC Adjudicator
Upon successful completion of both modules, participants may be considered for appointment as an adjudicator Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC)’s Register of Adjudicators.
The Selection Panel will review all applications received. Candidates must fulfil the following:
- Attend a course on law relating to construction contracts e.g. Adjudication Accreditation (Module 1), and pass the assessment;
- Attend a course on statutory adjudication e.g. Adjudication Accreditation (Module 2) and pass the assessment;
- Successfully undergo an interview conducted by SMC; and/or
- Satisfy other requirements as set out by SMC
Course and assessment details
| Programme | Date | Time | Fees (with GST) | Trainers | |
| Module 1 |
Course details | 18 — 19 January 2027 | 9am — 6pm | $2,180.00 |
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| Assessment | 2 February 2027 | 2pm – 5pm | |||
| Module 2 |
Course details | 23 — 24 February 2027 | 9am — 6pm | $4,905.00 |
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| Assessment | 24 March 2027 | 9am — 5pm | |||
Registration
TBA
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Training Department
Tel: +65 6335 5036
Fax: +65 6333 5085
Email: [email protected]
Pre-requisites
An applicant must:
- Hold or have held a senior position in any firm, organisation or professional body;
- Have at least 15 years of experience in, or relating to, building and construction industry in Singapore;
- Possess a degree or diploma in architecture, building studies, engineering, environmental studies, law, planning, real estate, urban design or other qualification as recognised by the Singapore Mediation Centre;
- Be qualified to practise in Singapore (for applicants who are architects or engineers)
- Be of a good character, and must be not be convicted of any offence; and
- Not be an undischarged bankrupt
Exemptions
The Adjudication Accreditation Module 1: Commonly encountered construction law issues is a pre-requisite to the Adjudication Accreditation Module 2: Security of Payment Act adjudication.
Exemptions apply for participants with any of the following:
- Admitted to the roll of advocates and solicitors in Singapore or
- Other qualifications as approved by SMC’s Construction Adjudicator Accreditation Committee (for clarification, please email to [email protected])
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SkillsFuture Credit Scheme
All Singaporeans who are 25 years and above may also use their $500 SkillsFuture credit (or any part of it) to offset their course fee. For more information, please click here.
The Selection Panel will review all applications received. Candidates must fulfil the following:
- Attend a course on law relating to construction contracts e.g. Adjudication Accreditation (Module 1), and pass the assessment
- Attend a course on statutory adjudication e.g. Adjudication Accreditation (Module 2), and pass the assessment;
- Successfully undergo an interview conducted by the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC); and
- Satisfy other requirements as set out by SMC
