Handbook

The course introduces students to procurement methods and the practice of construction contract management. Students will learn about: (a) different options for project delivery and the options for contract price; (b) the common matters covered in the general conditions of a major construction contract, including (but not limited to) practical completion, extension of time, liquidated damages, latent conditions, delay costs, bonus and variation clauses, insurances; (c) the relevance of legal concepts, including unjust enrichment, frustration, waiver, estoppel, frustration and repudiation to contract administration; (d) alternative dispute resolution methods; (e) the purpose and application of the Security of Payments legislation for construction; and (f) the relevance of the Australian Consumer law.