About Jasontay
Build Environment Trainer and Consultant
Other Consultant I have 30 years experience in the build environment. Graduate from University of Manchester (formerly UMIST, Building Technology). Diploma in QS from CEM(UK) Post Graduate from National University of Singapore (NUSS, Project Management)
Member of the CIOB, RICS, CIArb, SIArb, IIM, SCL.
Formerly work, practice and self employed in Contract Management, Project Management, General Management, Directorship...
Council member in the local Contactors Association (SCAL). Working Group Chairperson and Founder of the Singapore Construction Mediation Centre
I am now semi-retired but still active in the industries in construction related training and consultancy to SME on claims relating to completion and delay (Delay Analysis, EOT & prolongation cost), change management (variations and valuation), dispute resolution (mediation, expert witness), contractual advice (review of bespoke contract, letter writing, technical advice), quantity surveying, project financing, costing and budgeting, project management
Featured articles and news
Grenfell Tower fire – eight years on
A time to pause and reflect as Dubai tower block fire reported just before anniversary.
Airtightness Topic Guide BSRIA TG 27/2025
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Construction contract awards hit lowest point of 2025
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Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025
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The benefits of engaging with insulation manufacturers
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Lighting Industry endorses Blueprint for Electrification
The Lighting Industry Association fully supports the ECA Blueprint as a timely, urgent call to action.
BSRIA Sentinel Clerk of Works Training Case Study
Strengthening expertise to enhance service delivery with integrated cutting-edge industry knowledge.
Impact report from the Supply Chain Sustainability School
Free sustainability skills, training and support delivered to thousands of UK companies to help cut carbon.
The Building Safety Forum at the Installershow 2025
With speakers confirmed for 24 June as part of Building Safety Week.
The UK’s largest air pollution campaign.
Future Homes Standard, now includes solar, but what else?
Will the new standard, due to in the Autumn, go far enough in terms of performance ?
BSRIA Briefing: Cleaner Air, Better tomorrow
A look back at issues relating to inside and outside air quality, discussed during the BSRIA briefing in 2023.
Restoring Abbotsford's hothouse
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Reflections on the spending review with CIAT.
Retired firefighter cycles world to raise Grenfell funds
Leaving on 14 June 2025 Stephen will raise money for youth and schools through the Grenfell Foundation.
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