Construction Law and Contract Management
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2024 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Postgraduate:
Nil
Undergraduate:
250 CP
Aims and objectives
This unit aims at introducing the students to essential aspects of construction law and contract management in building and infrastructure projects.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1 Appreciate and apply the fundamental laws and legal requirements applicable to construction and infrastructure management (K5, K6, S4, A1, A4, A5, A6)
2 Apply relevant contract practices, procedures and standard forms of contracts for building and infrastructure projects; (K5, K6, S4, A1, A4, A5, A6)
3 Apprise contractual obligations and relationships in construction projects (K5, K6, S4, A1, A4, A5, A6)
4 Exercise and reflect upon the legal/legislative responsibilities and duty of care in the professional workplace; (K5, K6, S4, A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
5 Employ suitable alternate dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve disputes in project-based settings (K5, K6, S4, A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
6 Integrate professional procedures and regulations (addressing safety, health, social cultural, and environmental factors) in engineering project contracts/contractual relationships; (K5, K6, S4, A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
All Applicable Locations | |||||
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Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Optional - Activity Details |
Online Contact | Synchronous Lectures | 24 | 12 weeks | 2 | |
Face to Face Contact | Workshop | 24 | 12 weeks | 2 | No Description |
Unspecified Learning Activities | Independent Learning | 102 | 12 weeks | 8.5 | No Description |
Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 12.5 |
Hawthorn Online | |||||
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Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Optional - Activity Details |
Online | Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 150 | 12 weeks | 12.5 | No Description |
Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 12.5 |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO) |
Assignment 1 | Individual | 20-40% | 1,2,3, |
Assignment 2 | Individual | 30-40% | 3,4,5 |
Test | Individual | 30-50% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Content
Topics in this units are included in following 3 components:
Component 1: Construction Law and Contract Management – Part 1
- Introduction to the Australian Legal System;
- Building Codes and Regulation of Construction;
- Law of Contract;
- Construction Contracts - Standard construction contracts, general conditions and various forms of contract
Component 2: Construction Law and Contract Management – Part 2
- Duties, obligations and responsibilities of various parties involved in construction contracts
- Tort Law including Duty of Care, Negligence and Nuisance
- Environmental legislation
- Professional Liability – Risk, Responsibility and Care for the Environment
- Insurance and bankruptcy
- Adjustments/Novation
- Variations and change orders
- Tenders, Security of Payments and Liquidated Damages
- Disputes and Claims settlement
- Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms
- Conduct of Construction Disputes
- Claims management in construction projects;
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required tests will be made available in the Unit Outline.