Upon graduation with B. Sc. (Building)(Hons) from the Department of Building, NUS, he worked as a Quantity Surveyor. Subsequently, he obtained a second degree, LL.B.(Hons)(London) and practiced as an advocate and solicitor in construction claims, arbitration and commercial litigation. He was also involved in property development and facilities management, notably, the Sentosa Cove project and Suntec City before joining the academia.