LAW4190

Construction law (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader:

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: A candidate who has successfully completed this subject should: (a) be familiar with the different types of contracts used on construction projects and the pros and cons of each; (b) be able to identify the issues that impact on construction projects such as variations, latent defects, delays and defective works and the legal ramifications of each; (c) understand the broad range of dispute avoidance and management options available and their relationship to judicial and arbitral processes; (d) recognise the different types of insurance required for construction projects and be able to critically assess the contractual provisions relevant to them; (e) have knowledge of the various statutes and regulations governing the construction industry; and (f) be able to write clearly, concisely and logically on issues relating to construction law.

Assessment: Assignment (2500 words): 35% plus Final examination, open book (2 hours writing time plus 30 minutes reading and noting time) 65%: 100%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal process OR LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning and LAW1102 Law in society

Corequisites: LAW2100 Contract OR LAW2101 Contract A and LAW2102 Contract B, and LAW2200 Torts OR LAW2201 Torts A and LAW2202 Torts B