Building Contract Documentation

This unit introduces students to the roles and responsibilities associated with the preparation of contract documents, as well as the administration and management of construction contracts. Students will gain an understanding of various business structures and legal principles relevant to contract administration, including copyright and consumer legislation. The unit will cover the formation of contracts and tort law in construction projects, alongside examining organisational privacy and security policies.

Furthermore, students will critically examine and explain standard form contracts commonly used within the construction industry. The principles, structure, and practices of contractual requirements, including business planning in construction projects, will be explored in depth. By the end of this unit, students will be equipped to develop and assess building contract documentation, demonstrating professional judgment and effective communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Identify different business structures and legal principles in contract administration including copyright and consumer legislation;
2. Review the formation of contract and tort in construction projects and examine organisational privacy and security policies;
3. Critically examine and explain standard form contracts within the construction industry;
4. Explain the principles, structure and practices of contractual requirements including business planning in construction projects; and
5. Develop and assess building contract documentation demonstrating professional judgement and effective communication skills.