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Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Tutorial

Module Offerings

5509BEQR-SEP-PAR

Aims

To evaluate the apportionment of risk and responsibility are considered under various construction contracts.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Basic principles of construction contracts – parties/personnel, standard forms of construction contract with reference to JCT Standard Building Contract and the Engineering and Construction Contract.

Risk and responsibility inherent in a variety of standard forms of contract in relation to time, payment, quality and design.

Introduction to International Forms of Contract.

Discharge of Contracts, Measure of damages and Insolvency.

Letters of Intent.
Additional Information:
This modules provides students with a detailed understanding of construction contract law as part of their role as a quantity surveyor.

Assessments

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