12100 (v.3) Contract Administration 341

Area:

Department of Construction Management

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1771 (v.5) Building Law 241

Syllabus:

Standard form(s) of building contract, insurances, selection of a builder, variations to contract works, adjustments to contract sums, time in building contracts, payments of contract monies, defects in contract works, retention monies. completion of works, financial control and settlement, early determination, disputes, contracts administration and computer aids to contracts administration.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the workings and applications of Standard forms of contact. An understanding of computer aids and applications as applied to contracts administration.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

JCC-C Standard Forms of Contract. COOKE, J.R. (1997), Architects, Engineers and the Law, (second edition). Sydney, Australia, Federation Press.JAMES, John F., (1998), Contract Management in Australia. Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman Australia Pty Ltd.R.A.I.A. PRACTICE NOTES. STANDEN, D. (1993). Construction Industry Terminology, (third edition). Melbourne Australia, RAIA Practice Services.

Unit Texts:

Goldfayl, G. (2002) Construction Contract Administration UNSW Piers, Sydney.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 35%, Assignment 2 35%, Examination 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y