LAWS3013

LAWS3013: Construction Law

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This unit focuses on the principles of contract law as they apply to construction contracts. These principles are of critical importance as over 85% of construction disputes result from breach of provisions of the contract and a failure to adequately apply the dispute resolution provisions of that contract. Discussion will include the significant legislative interventions in the field, as well as detailed discussion of the terms of a number of “standard” or industry building and construction contracts (For example AS 2124, AS 4000, ABIC). The unit will also discuss the law of torts as it relates to professional liability in the construction industry and also procurement law. The unit has been designed to address basic legal principles of construction contracts with respect to both civil works (including major infrastructure resource works) and building works.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Law School (1345)

Field of Education090900 Law (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Block Teaching1 x 30 hours once only

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

LAWS1001Advanced Contract Law
Advanced Contract Law 102

Prerequisites group 2Select One

LAWS1003Advanced Tort Law
Advanced Tort Law 102