Legal and procedural aspects of managing construction contracts and documentation.
About this course
This course covers the legal and procedural aspects of managing construction contracts and documentation. You will learn how to administer a contract from the point of award through to final completion. The focus is on the practical skills needed by architectural technologists and construction professionals to ensure projects are delivered according to the agreed terms.
You will work with standard contract forms used in the industry, learning how to interpret clauses related to scope, schedule, and payment. The course also addresses the management of changes, including how to process change orders and handle claims when things do not go as planned.
Who takes this course
This course is a required component of the Architectural Technology program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Interpret standard construction contract forms and identify key obligations.
- Administer contract documents during the construction phase.
- Process change orders, claims, and variations in accordance with contract terms.
- Manage the project closeout process, including warranties and as-built documentation.
- Identify common construction disputes and outline basic resolution procedures.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term contract analysis assignment | 25 |
| Change order and claim simulation | 30 |
| Final project: contract administration file | 45 |