Construction: Principles into Practice

Subject 730-648 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

July, - 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 candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites:

It is recommended that students who do not have a technical background (i.e. qualifications or substantial experience in engineering, architecture, construction delivery or other technical fields) undertake this subject prior to undertaking other construction law subjects. Students with such qualifications or practical experience are not permitted to enrol in this subject. For further information, 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 Montgomery Young
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this 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%) (4–7 September)
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 2NLawLawYNNNParkvillePARKVILLEConstruction: Principles into Practice730-648Prof David Montgomery Young200924 - 26 contact hours per subject.For the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730648Melbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this 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%) (4–7 September)
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.

It is recommended that students who do not have a technical background (i.e. qualifications or substantial experience in engineering, architecture, construction delivery or other technical fields) undertake this subject prior to undertaking other construction law subjects. Students with such qualifications or practical experience are not permitted to enrol in this subject. For further information, please contact the Melbourne Law Masters Office.

N.A.N.A.Law730-6482

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