COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: LEGAL ASPECTS IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 411 C 1 3 0 0 3 6
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: This course involves the legal aspects of construction. It overviews the general construction laws, construction-related acts and orders, rules and regulations affecting construction, mechanic lien laws, and construction contracts.
Course Objectives: Overview of basic construction laws, construction-related acts and orders, rules and regulations affecting construction, mechanic lien laws, and construction contracts.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to law, Laws governing structure & Working of Construction Firms
2 Contracts Outline: Contracts, types of construction contracts, Evaluation of contract documents, need for documents, present stage of national and international contract documents, roles and functions of participants to the contract.
3 Case Study: Various studies on contract clauses , typical building contract
4 Tendering Process: Preparation of tender documents estimating, pre-qualification, bid evaluation, award of contract, project financing and contract payments, contracts close out and completion, E-tendering.
5 Contract Conditions: Clarification by parties to contract, obligations and responsibilities of the parties, protection and indemnification, bonds and insurance, subsurface conditions, inspection of work, change of work, rejected work and deficiencies
6 Case Study: on Book keeping and record management of construction projects to be fulfilled by preparing report by visiting construction project site office, consultancies and detail exploration of documents management during life cycle
7 Arbitration: Causes and resolution of disputes, settlement for claims and extra items, arbitration. Comparison Laws-Agreements, Appointment of Arbitrators, Conditions of Arbitrations, Powers and duties of Arbitrator, Enforcement of Award-costs, Arbitration Act old & new
8 Specifications: Definitions, relationship with drawings, necessity/purpose, advantages/ benefits, organization of specification, drafting/writing the specifications, types of specifications.
9 Atleast two case studies on arbitration / dispute resolution technique and preparation of review report
10 Administration Management: Proper record keeping in contract administering, establishment of standard procedures, coordination between various agencies involved, providing data for interpretation of contract clauses, Special aspects of contract management
11 Construction Safety
12 Changes
13 Insurance and Bonds
14 Consumer Protection Liability
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: Construction Contracting: Business and Legal Principles.
Other References: * Collier, K. (2001). Construction contracts (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-755927-5 * Kelleher Jr., T. J., & Walters, G. S. (2009). Smith, Currie & Hancock’s common sense construction law: a practical guide for the construction professional (4th ed.). New York City: John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN 047023136x
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 apply legal aspects of construction projects, of construction contract, of issues related to contract administration.
2 apply various disputes resolution techniques including arbitration
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 1
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 3
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 5
6 an ability to communicate effectively 4
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 4
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 3
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 4
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 2
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 5
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Presentation
3
30
Quiz
1
10
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42
Mid-terms 0
Assignments 3 20 60
Final examination 0
Other 0
Total Work Load:
150
Total Work Load/25(h):
6
ECTS Credit of the Course:
6