Construction Contracts and Law
Construction Contracts and Law
Contractual obligations defined, including agency, contract interpretation, performance and liability issues, breach and termination, judicial remedy, and arbitration as applied to the construction industry. Overview of municipal zoning ordinances and codes.
| Hours | 3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | WRTG 316 |
| Taught | Fall, Winter |
| Programs | Containing CFM 485 |
Course Outcomes:
Legal System
Describe the importance of legal systems and processes in the United States and their impact on the construction industry.
Laws
Explain differences between statutory and common law.
Legal Pitfalls
Identify common legal pitfalls of the construction industry and explain how to avoid them.
Municipalities
Explain how local municipalities are organized and demonstrate how they regulate development and construction activities through codes and ordinances.
Contracts
Interpret contract language and identify the responsibilities of contracting parties.
Legal Issues
Consider legal issues in construction and the explain the effects on construction contracts.
Application
Analyze legal construction cases and explain how the decisions apply to current construction practice.