CM 380

Construction Law and Contracts

An overview of the legal system, including court structure and procedure, and the maxims of law as applicable to the management and contractual delivery of a construction project and a contract. Topics covered include bidding, delays and acceleration, differing site conditions, contract interpretation, termination of contract, liability and remedies, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The history and development of contract law will be discussed. Consideration of criminal justice and tort law followed by a thorough study of contract law, including the basic elements of a valid contract, rights of the third parties, and remedies for breach.

Units: 3.0