Presentations

Agile Contracting in Construction and its Benefits in Reducing Construction Time, Improving Communication and Collaboration, Minimizing waste, Increasing Customer Satisfaction and Promoting Better Risk Management

As governmental and private initiatives around the world, such as the review of international and national standard forms, the establishment of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Labs, and the introduction of Industrialized Building System (IBS) payment models, are paving the way for a new era of digitalized construction, contracting frameworks that once served us well are now struggling to meet the demands of this evolving landscape.

“Agile Contracting” – a flexible and collaborative approach that embraces iterative delivery, shared risk, and real-time adjustments to better align with today’s dynamic project environments. Is that the solution?

This session will dive into how “Agile Contracting” can revolutionize project delivery by reducing waste, minimizing disputes, and strengthening collaboration.

Delegates attending this session will also hear from the speakers, amongst others, the following:

  • Real-world examples of “Agile Contracting” in action – what worked and what didn’t
  • Key legal updates every construction professional should know
  • How to integrate Agile principles into existing contract frameworks
  • Practical tips for reducing legal risk while boosting project performance

Presenters

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Lam Ko Luen

Partner, Shook Lin & Bok

Kuala Lumpur

Ko Luen heads the Arbitration (International & Domestic), the Building, Construction & Engineering and the Insurance departments. He also co-heads the Dispute Resolution practice area of the firm.

Ko Luen has been in practice for over 28 years and is listed in the panel of arbitrators of AIAC, BICAM, HIAC, KCAB International, MIAC, MIArb, SCIA, SCIAHK and THAC. He was the President of the MIArb (June 2013 to June 2015) and is currently a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR.

Ko Luen has been recognised in various publications including Chambers & Partners Asia, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific, Asialaw Profiles and IFLR1000 and has been named as one of the ‘10 Top Influential Construction Dispute Resolution Lawyers in Malaysia for 2023’ in Business Today Lawyer Awards 2023 (July 20, 2023).

He has also contributed in several legal publications on arbitration, litigation and construction.

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Tara Shahani

Partner, Kachwaha & Partners

New Delhi

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Matthew Koh

Partner, Rajah & Tann Singapore

Singapore