| Date | 2025-10-09 |
| Event start | 09:00 AM |
| Duration | 8 hrs ( from 9:00am to 5:00pm ) |
| Venue | SIA Level 3 Training Room |
| CPD | 12 points |
Synopsis
The SIA ADR Committee is pleased to announced that it will be holding a workshop on arbitration skills training as part of its continuing professional development program for its panel of architect arbitrators and those with had previously attended some arbitration training and would like to pursue a career in arbitration.
The workshop is conducted over 3 full days comprising of 6 modules covering the following areas:
– Arbitration in the context of dispute resolution
– Fundamental Principles of Arbitration
– Legal Framework and the SIA Arbitration Rules
– Arbitration Agreement under the standard SIA Building Contract and Sub-Contract
– Appointment of an Arbitrator
– Conflict of Interest & Code of Conduct
– Challenges to the Appointment of an Arbitrator
– Role, Powers, and Jurisdiction of an Arbitrator
– Arbitration Process
– Interlocutory Matters
– Factual Witness Evidence & Expert Evidence
– Oral Hearing
– Award
This will be conducted as an interactive workshop and participants are encouraged to actively participate in the discussions. As such, the workshop is intended for those who have some background knowledge on arbitration and seeking to improve their understanding and knowledge of arbitration and its practices.
This advanced-level workshop is targeted at architects who are interested in the process and procedures of arbitration. It is particularly relevant to SIA members who have passed recognised arbitrators’ training courses, such as GCIA and SIArb FAC, with award-writing modules.
Members who have the above training and fulfill the relevant criteria, will be able to apply for admission to the SIA Panel of Arbitrators upon completing this workshop.
Speaker
Mr Johnny Tan Cheng Hye, Independent Arbitrator
A founding partner of LT&T Architects where he practised for over 30 years, Johnny practises now as an independent arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator. He is a Past President of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb), having served two terms as President from 2007 to 2011.
Johnny is a member of the panel of arbitrators of Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb), Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC formerly KLRCA), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission/Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Russian Arbitration Centre, Pacific International Arbitration Centre (PAIC), Indian Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators (IIAM) and Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA). He is also a member of the Advisory Council to the National Commercial Arbitration Centre, Cambodia.
He is also a SIMI Accredited Mediator and a Principal Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade/China Chamber of International Commerce (CCPIT/CCOIC Mediation Centre), International Accredited Professional Mediator of the Mainland – HK Joint Mediation Centre, Japan International Mediation Centre, Kyoto, International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute of HK and China, and Singapore Construction Mediation Centre.
An accredited adjudicator with the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), Johnny also sits on the Construction Adjudicator Accreditation Committee (CAAC). He is also a member of the Singapore Infrastructure Dispute-Management Protocol Advisory Panel.
Johnny has held various positions in the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and served as its Vice-President from 1998 to 2000. He has been extensively involved in the drafting of the SIA Standard Conditions of Contract (5th to 9th Edition), including making it SOPA compliant.
Johnny has been appointed as arbitrator in both institutional and ad hoc arbitration cases in Singapore, Brunei and Dubai. He has also been appointed as adjudicator as well as review adjudicator in several adjudication applications.
In addition to an active practice in architecture and ADR, Johnny also sits on the Board of Governors of Singapore Polytechnic and chairs the School of Architecture and the Built Environment Advisory Committee and the Admin and Development Committee. He is Chairman of the SP International Board.
Besides being a frequent speaker on construction and dispute resolution at both local and international conferences and seminars, Johnny conducts specialised training in these areas for government agencies, professional associations and the private sector both in Singapore and overseas.
Terms & Conditions
- Fees paid are non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Ticket is non-transferable under all circumstances.
- Group registration will be subjected to group admin fee of $1 per ticket per transaction.
- Replacement/Cancellation of participant will not be allowed under group registration.