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\u201cA new paradigm is emerging in Singapore\u2026 the concept of collaborative contracting. This approach \u2014 already gaining traction in countries like the UK, USA, Australia, and Hong Kong \u2014 emphasises open communication, mutual trust, and shared responsibility among all project stakeholders.<\/p>\n

By aligning all parties towards the goal of project success, this approach can potentially transform outcomes in Singapore\u2019s public sector construction projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

TBH Asia Director, Trevor Lam<\/a> has been featured in The Edge Singapore, addressing the challenges that the Singapore construction industry faces with traditional contracting models, and sharing his insights into the benefits of collaborative contracting and how organisations can effectively adopt this model.<\/p>\n

This article appeared in The Edge Singapore\u2019s print edition. To read full article online, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA new paradigm is emerging in Singapore\u2026 the concept of collaborative contracting. This approach \u2014 already gaining traction in countries like the UK, USA, Australia, and Hong Kong \u2014 emphasises open communication, mutual trust, and shared responsibility among all project stakeholders. 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