502 Construction Law (Mavko & Taitinger)

LAW502

Construction Law

(Mavko & Taitinger)

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Instructor(s): Tim Mavko & Jeremy Taitinger

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Lecture

METHOD OF EVALUATION

The primary method of evaluation for this course is a closed-book examination worth 100% of the grade.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introduction to construction law, including a review of tendering, common contractual relationships (owner-architect, owner-contractor, contractor-subcontractor); common construction delivery systems (design-bid build, design build, construction management, lump sum, cost plus, unit price, guaranteed maximum price) and review of standard construction forms; bonding and insurance; tort law and duties owed (architect to owner, architect to contractor, architect to third parties; contractor to owner; contractor to third parties; subcontractor obligations); builder’s lien law and legislation; occupational health and safety law and environmental law as they relate to construction.

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Description updated 2015-16. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)