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7574 (v.5) Building Contracts 402
Area: | Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Specifications, tendering, insurances, provisional and contingency sums, variations to contract works, adjustments to contract sums, time and delays in contracts, payments, defects in contract works, completion of works, early determination, disputes and financial control. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the workings and applications of various Standard Forms of Contract. Been introduced to Specifications and Specification writing. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | RAIA (2000), Professional Practice Advisory Notes: CD-ROM. Melbourne, The Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Gelder, J. (1965), Specifying Buildings: a guide to best practice, Sydney, Natspec. Standen, D. (1995), Construction Industry Specifications. Melbourne, Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Brand, Deykin and Hay Architects, John Curtin Centre, Curtin University of Technology, construction drawings and specification, Resource Library, School of Architecture and Planning, Curtin University of Technology. |
Unit Texts: | RAIA. (2000), Professional Practice Advisory Notes: Student Set. Melbourne, The Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Cooke, J.R. (2001), Architects, Engineers and the Law (third edition). Sydney, Federation Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assessment 1 in Contracts 30%, Journal in Contracts 30%, Specification Assignment 20%, Examination in Contract 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90900 Law (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Trimester 2A | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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