Design and Construct

Subject 730-749 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of Construction Contracts.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should be able to:

  • Identify, allocate and manage the risks in design and construct contracts, especially where they differ from normal construction contracts
  • Recognise and evaluate the appropriateness of different forms of design and construct and derivatives
  • Find, analyse and apply (at an advanced level) relevant cases, legislation and other primary and secondary legal sources relating to design and construct contracts in Australia (and to a limited extent, internationally)
  • Recognise and apply other legal concepts relevant to design and construct projects, e.g. tort and statutory applications
  • Write clearly, concisely and logically on design and construct issues.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Historical overview of design and construct arrangements
  • Analysis of risk allocation in design and construct contracts
  • Novation of consultants on design and construct projects
  • Legal concerns pertaining to design and construct contracts
  • Liability issues on design and construct projects.
Assessment:
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (10 August) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
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: P12.507Semester 1NLawLawYNNNParkvillePARKVILLEDesign and Construct730-749200924 - 26 contact hours per subject.For the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730749Melbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should be able to:

  • Identify, allocate and manage the risks in design and construct contracts, especially where they differ from normal construction contracts
  • Recognise and evaluate the appropriateness of different forms of design and construct and derivatives
  • Find, analyse and apply (at an advanced level) relevant cases, legislation and other primary and secondary legal sources relating to design and construct contracts in Australia (and to a limited extent, internationally)
  • Recognise and apply other legal concepts relevant to design and construct projects, e.g. tort and statutory applications
  • Write clearly, concisely and logically on design and construct issues.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Historical overview of design and construct arrangements
  • Analysis of risk allocation in design and construct contracts
  • Novation of consultants on design and construct projects
  • Legal concerns pertaining to design and construct contracts
  • Liability issues on design and construct projects.
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (10 August) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
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 candidates background and experience.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.

Successful completion of Construction Contracts.

N.A.N.A.Law730-7492

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