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Samuel Sam
Non-Testifying Expert
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia.
- Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (Hons) (First Class), Heriot Watt University (HWU), United Kingdom.
- Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, King’s College London (KCL), United Kingdom.
- Fellow, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS).
- Member, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (MRISM).
- Member, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
- Chartered Quantity Surveyor, UK.
- Certified Quantity Surveyor, Australia (CQS).
- Certified Trainer wit HRD Corp, Malaysia.
- Expert: BICAM
Expert Highlights
- Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Certified Quantity Surveyor (FRICS, MRISM, MAIQS, CQS) with 20+ years’ experience.
- Certified Trainer with HRD Corp, Malaysia.
- Empanelled as an Expert with the Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM).
- Extensive experience in both pre- and post-contract phases of a construction project in the aspects of quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, contract management and administration, project and programme management and dispute resolution support including on site experience.
- Leadership experience as the current Head of Claims and Contracts of Plus 3 Consultants Sdn Bhd, overseeing and heading the construction claims, construction contract, expert and dispute services.
- Formerly an RICS an RICS Assessment Professional Competencies (APC) Assessor and Chairman with more than 10 years’ experience in assessing RICS candidates for chartership in the United Kingdom and Australia.
- Professional / Academic Awards and Prizes include (i) RICS Scotland Project Management Faculty Student Award 2005, (ii) Edinburgh and District Master Builders Charitable Trust Prize, (iii) Tan Sri Dato Dr Yeoh Tiong Lay Prize, (iv) Heriot Watt University Prize and (v) Balfour Beatty Prize
Testifying Experience
- Lead and supporting roles in more than 5 expert appointments across potential and actual arbitration, adjudication and court proceedings (4 years).
Specialisms
- Quantum assessment and analysis (loss & expense claims, variations, valuation of work completed, rectifications).
- Expert witness services (expert reports, rebuttal reports, joint statements, testimony in adjudication, arbitration and litigation).
- Claims management, and preparation and defending (prolongation cost and disruption claims).
- Contract management and advisory (interpretation of terms, rights, remedies, notices).
- Dispute resolution support (adjudication, arbitration, litigation and mediation).
- Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
- Commercial Management.
- Project Management.
- Dispute Resolution Support.
Sector Experience
- Roads & Highways
- Airports & Ports
- Rail
- Bridges & Tunnels
- Energy & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Mega Projects
- Data Centres
- International
Regional Experience
- On-the-ground experience: Malaysia, Australia and United Kingdom.
- Remote assignments / regional oversight: Hong Kong and Philippines.
