Construction Contract Analysis and Drafting

Subject LAWS70270 (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:

March, 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: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
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Subject Overview:

The subject is designed to develop and enhance students’ abilities to draft, analyse and administer construction contracts. The focus of the subject is, therefore, upon in-depth analysis and comparison of a number of standard forms in use in the industry as a means of:

  • Drawing out techniques for contract drafting and analysis
  • Engaging at a sophisticated level with the ongoing debate within the industry as to the role and utility of standard-form contracts.

In addition to such analysis, students receive guidance in drafting techniques and are expected to participate in a range of workshop discussions and in-class drafting exercises.
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Have an in-depth understanding of the provisions of standard-form construction contracts, especially those relating to key matters including variations, money, time and defects
  • Be able to analyse and appraise the pros and cons of different standard-form contracts for various applications
  • Be able to make informed decisions regarding the amendment of standard-form contracts, and be able to confidently draft such amendments
  • Be able to contribute to the debate on ways to improve contractual arrangements used in the construction industry
  • Be able to draft effective contractual provisions.
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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