Design and Construct

Subject LAWS70127 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

May, Parkville - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Construction Law or Construction Contacts.
Corequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Non Allowed Subjects: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.

Contact

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Subject Overview:

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.
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.
Assessment:

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Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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