This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit explores the nature of construction contracts, including standard forms of contract, an examination of important clauses, and contract management roles and responsibilities. Topics covered in this unit include conditions of contract, contract liabilities and responsibilities, common contractual issues, and requests for variation, delays and disruptions. Through a range of applied activities and case studies, you will be exposed to the processes and duties involved in delivering construction contracts. You will analyse problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques to resolve common contractual issues and use critical thinking to examine ways to avoid common construction contract pitfalls.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Construction Contracts |
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| Unit code | ZAX104 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Applied Technologies |
| Coordinator | TBA |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the legalities and risks associated with construction contracts.
2. Investigate and analyse the principles and processes of delivering construction contracts.
3. Apply appropriate methods to resolve contractual issues and disputes within an ethical and legal framework.
4. Reflect on and evaluate relevant behaviours and skills for effectively managing construction contracts
5. Apply practice and discipline-based skills and knowledge to communicate solutions to construction contract challenges.
Fees
Teaching
| Assessment | 1. Online quiz (20%) 2. Case study: contract delivery performance (40%) 3. Case study: response to request for information or variation (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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