Postgraduate - UnitLAW5372 - Principles of construction law

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2015 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	Not offered in 2015

Notes

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Previously coded as LAW7332

Quota applies

Postgraduate programs are based on a model of small group teaching and therefore class sizes need to be restricted.

Synopsis

This unit will allow students to acquire knowledge and understanding of a specialist, and increasingly important, area of the law. The unit begins with a critical analysis of the different types of contracts and project delivery methods used by the Australian construction industry, ranging from traditional to alternative. Second, students explore the problem areas that can lead to conflicts during the course of construction projects and the resultant legal ramifications and insurance issues.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and understanding of the different types of contracts used on construction projects and the pros and cons of each with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice;
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to issues that impact on construction projects such as variations, land defects, delays and defective works and the legal ramifications of each;
Conduct research into the broad range of dispute avoidance and management options available and their relationship to judicial and arbitral processes based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to the various statutes and regulations governing the construction industry and issues relating to construction law.

Assessment

Assignment (3,750 words): 50%
Take-home exam (3,750 words): 50%

Workload requirements

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)