CONMGNT 2000 - Construction Law and Contracts
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | Semester 1 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
Assessment: | Essay, quiz and group assessment |
Syllabus: |
The two areas of this course, whilst generally thought of in different terms, are inextricably joined and key to the success of a construction project. They are also critical areas to be understood and relied upon when conflicts arise in projects. Contract administration is a role generally undertaken by a Quantity Surveyor and is a critical part of any project that requires an understanding of the project in terms of the construction components, cashflow, progress claims, variations, bonds, insurances and contractual claims including the relevant clauses in the forms of contracts. The contract administrator plays an essential role in carrying out critical responsibilities and contributes to the success of a project. Quantity Surveyors therefore have legal liabilities in the course of providing their professional service and some jurisdictions require Quantity Surveyors to be registered. The course briefly investigates the Australian legal system along with building related law and the avenues available for conflict and dispute resolution generally referred to in standard building contracts. The various regulations applicable to building requirements are also reviewed and how they apply not just to builders but also the construction professionals involved. Building contracts are a key part of any construction project. Various forms of contract, their application and effect on projects are discussed together with how unfair contract clauses or contracts are assessed by the courts. The structure and the role of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), as the internationally recognised peak professional standards body for Quantity Surveyors in Australia, is reviewed including its structure, by-laws, and code of conduct assessed, with regards to how they are applied to Quantity Surveyors within their role in the project and project team. |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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Semester 1 | Tue 12/03/2024 | Thu 21/03/2024 | Fri 03/05/2024 | Fri 07/06/2024 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
10753 | LE01 | 50 | 4 | 26 Feb - 1 Apr | Monday | 2pm - 3pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
22 Apr - 27 May | Monday | 2pm - 3pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre | ||||
Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
10754 | TU01 | 50 | 4 | 27 Feb - 2 Apr | Tuesday | 1pm - 3pm | Barr Smith South, 522a/522b, Studio |
23 Apr - 28 May | Tuesday | 1pm - 3pm | Barr Smith South, 522a/522b, Studio |