Course

Construction Contract Administration - CONS0010

Faculty: Built Environment

School: Built Environment

Course Outline: Built Environment

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

The course introduces students to the principles of law, contract administration and dispute resolution in the construction industry. The course content comprises a range of issues and claims arising in construction process. In particular, the students will develop an understanding of certain general conditions of contract; the relevance of legal concepts including unjust enrichment, frustration, waiver, estoppel, and specific performance; gain knowledge of alternative dispute resolution methods; and become familiar with the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999. The course is structured around lectures and assessment is based on both individual and group work
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