Construction: Principles into Practice

Subject 730-648 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Summer Term, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: Note

It is recommended that candidates who do not have a technical background (i.e. qualifications or substantial experience in engineering, architecture, construction delivery or other technical fields) should undertake this subject prior to undertaking other construction law subjects. Candidates with such qualifications or practical experience are not permitted to enrol in this subject. If you have any queries about this, please contact the Melbourne Law Masters Office.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Prof David Young, Prof Jon Robinson
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Be familiar with the social, economic and regulatory landscape in which the construction industry operates
  • Have a firm grasp of the key technical concepts and methods commonly encountered in construction projects, both as to their terminology and application
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how technical issues impact upon construction contract negotiation and drafting, and the major areas of legal disputation arising from such issues
  • Be conversant with technical methods of analysis to commonly encountered construction situations, including structural mechanics, tender pricing and programming.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The Australian construction industry
  • Construction materials and technology
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Mechanical and electrical engineering
  • Construction management
  • Project management and assessment
  • Project whole of life.

In addition to classroom-based teaching, the program includes a half-day visit to construction sites in Melbourne.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (28-31 March)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-648Construction: Principles into PracticeMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Be familiar with the social, economic and regulatory landscape in which the construction industry operates
  • Have a firm grasp of the key technical concepts and methods commonly encountered in construction projects, both as to their terminology and application
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how technical issues impact upon construction contract negotiation and drafting, and the major areas of legal disputation arising from such issues
  • Be conversant with technical methods of analysis to commonly encountered construction situations, including structural mechanics, tender pricing and programming.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The Australian construction industry
  • Construction materials and technology
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Mechanical and electrical engineering
  • Construction management
  • Project management and assessment
  • Project whole of life.

In addition to classroom-based teaching, the program includes a half-day visit to construction sites in Melbourne.

  • Take-home examination (100%) (28-31 March)
Note

It is recommended that candidates who do not have a technical background (i.e. qualifications or substantial experience in engineering, architecture, construction delivery or other technical fields) should undertake this subject prior to undertaking other construction law subjects. Candidates with such qualifications or practical experience are not permitted to enrol in this subject. If you have any queries about this, please contact the Melbourne Law Masters Office.

N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Prof David Young, Prof Jon RobinsonLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730648P12.500SummerNLawLaw730-648

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