Abstract:
The recent decision of Audi Construction Pte Ltd v Kian Hiap Construction Pte Ltd [2018] 1 SLR 317 (“Audi”) is a key decision that affects the operation of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Cap 30B, 2006 Rev Ed). This article explores two key holdings of the Court of Appeal in Audi, and the potential issues that they raise in the operation of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.