This unit (NBD2002) introduces students to the roles and responsibilities associated with the preparation of contract documents. The administration of construction contracts and contract management will also be introduced.

Unit details

Location:
Online Real Time
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NBD2002

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Identify different business structures and legal principles in contract administration including copyright and consumer legislation;  
  2. Review the formation of contract and tort in construction projects and examine organisational privacy and security policies;  
  3. Critically examine and explain standard form contracts within the construction industry;  
  4. Explain the principles, structure and practices of contractual requirements including business planning in construction projects;  
  5. Undertake contract administration procedures and risk management in accordance with professional standards and achieve effective communication within skilled project stakeholders.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Project Preliminary Report 10%
Project Team Case Study 30%
Project Team Presentation 10%
Test Tests 50%

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