BCA-SISV Seminar 2026 Navigating the AI Era: Practical Applications and Responsible Adoption in QS & Legal Practices

OVERVIEW

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being adopted globally in contract management, from reviewing documents, tracking obligations, to identifying risks. As a Quantity Surveyor (QS) or legal practitioner, the question is no longer whether AI will change your work, but how well-prepared you are to use it to your advantage.

Join us for a seminar themed “Navigating the AI Era: Practical Applications and Responsible Adoption in QS & Legal Practices”, where you will walk away with practical insights into how AI can be applied in your day-to-day work, and a clear understanding of the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities that come with it.

Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your practice, this is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure you're harnessing what AI has to offer, confidently and responsibly.

TIME	PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
9.30am	Introduction by Emcee
9.35am	Opening Address
9.40am	Book Launch of “The Singapore Public Sector Construction Contract" (2nd Edition by Mr Chow Kok Fong)
10.00am	Keynote Presentation AI Applications in Contract Management Mr Chow Kok Fong Arbitrator, Mediator and Adjudicator Equitas Chambers Pte Ltd and Equitas Consulting Pte Ltd As AI tools become embedded in Singapore's construction mega projects, it is important to exercise professional judgment that the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) demands. This keynote address six critical clause clusters where AI deployment can go wrong, from delay analysis and payment certification to dispute resolution, and sets out a clear governing principle that professional judgment must always precede, and not be derived from AI output.
10.30am	Tea Break & Networking
11.00am	AI for Quantity Surveyors in Singapore – Practical Applications for Cost, Risk and Value Management A/Prof Sr Dr Eugene Seah Chief Executive Officer DLS Consultancy Pte Ltd The Adoption of AI in the world took only 2 years whereas the adoption of the Internet was far longer than that. In addition, the application for AI is far and wide. This presentation discusses the evolution of AI and how AI is being used, can be used and will be used by the Quantity Surveying fraternity. Horizontal applications of AI will also be shared. From cost and risk management to broader industry applications, you’ll gain a clearer picture of what AI means for your practice and what you need to build a strong foundation to use it well.
11.30am	AI on Site and in the Courtroom: A Practical Guide for Construction Law Professionals Ms Lesley Tan Partner, Energy, Projects & Construction Practices Wong Partnership LLP AI is no longer a theoretical proposition for the construction industry. It is already influencing how projects are delivered and, increasingly, how construction disputes are managed and resolved. This presentation looks at how AI is being used in dispute resolution, covering practical considerations such as data ownership and standard of care, as well as ethics, governance, and disclosure expectations.
12.00pm	Panel Discussion Panellists: • Mr Chow Kok Fong, Equitas Chambers Pte Ltd and Equitas Consulting Pte Ltd • A/Prof Sr Dr Eugene Seah, DLS Consultancy Pte Ltd • Ms Lesley Tan, WongPartnership LLP • Sr Natalie Yong, Managing Director, LCH Quantity Surveying Pte Ltd Moderator: • Mr Paul Juwono, Director, School of Professional & Specialist Education, BCA Academy
12.30pm	End

TIME

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

9.30am

Introduction by Emcee

9.35am

Opening Address

9.40am

Book Launch of “The Singapore Public Sector Construction Contract" (2nd Edition by Mr Chow Kok Fong)

10.00am

Keynote Presentation

AI Applications in Contract Management
Mr Chow Kok Fong
Arbitrator, Mediator and Adjudicator
Equitas Chambers Pte Ltd and Equitas Consulting Pte Ltd

As AI tools become embedded in Singapore's construction mega projects, it is important to exercise professional judgment that the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) demands. This keynote address six critical clause clusters where AI deployment can go wrong, from delay analysis and payment certification to dispute resolution, and sets out a clear governing principle that professional judgment must always precede, and not be derived from AI output.

10.30am

Tea Break & Networking

11.00am

AI for Quantity Surveyors in Singapore – Practical Applications for Cost, Risk and Value Management
A/Prof Sr Dr Eugene Seah
Chief Executive Officer
DLS Consultancy Pte Ltd

The Adoption of AI in the world took only 2 years whereas the adoption of the Internet was far longer than that. In addition, the application for AI is far and wide. This presentation discusses the evolution of AI and how AI is being used, can be used and will be used by the Quantity Surveying fraternity. Horizontal applications of AI will also be shared. From cost and risk management to broader industry applications, you’ll gain a clearer picture of what AI means for your practice and what you need to build a strong foundation to use it well.

11.30am

AI on Site and in the Courtroom: A Practical Guide for Construction Law Professionals
Ms Lesley Tan
Partner, Energy, Projects & Construction Practices
Wong Partnership LLP

AI is no longer a theoretical proposition for the construction industry. It is already influencing how projects are delivered and, increasingly, how construction disputes are managed and resolved. This presentation looks at how AI is being used in dispute resolution, covering practical considerations such as data ownership and standard of care, as well as ethics, governance, and disclosure expectations.

12.00pm

Panel Discussion

Panellists:
• Mr Chow Kok Fong, Equitas Chambers Pte Ltd and Equitas Consulting Pte Ltd
• A/Prof Sr Dr Eugene Seah, DLS Consultancy Pte Ltd
• Ms Lesley Tan, WongPartnership LLP
• Sr Natalie Yong, Managing Director, LCH Quantity Surveying Pte Ltd

Moderator:
• Mr Paul Juwono, Director, School of Professional & Specialist Education, BCA Academy

12.30pm

End