Contract Administration 1
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BUIL 2019
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
010279
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
Yes
Course owner
School of Natural and Built Environments
To provide students with an understanding of the Australian legal system, the regulatory framework surrounding the construction industry, and the key principles of the law of contract.
Introduction to the Australian legal system. Introduction to statutory regulation of the construction industry. Offer and acceptance. Consideration. The contents of the contract. Privity of contract. Duress. Mistake. Misleading and deceptive conduct. Discharge of a contract. Remedies for breach of contract.
Coggins J, Davie T, Earls T, Evans P 2016, Understanding Construction Law, 1st, LexisNexis Butterworths
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 hour x 13 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Examination, Individual Assignment, Test
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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