Contract Law and Construction Documents
EX 1111 is offered this winter:
Examine the principles of contract law as they relate to the construction industry. In particular, the course will deal with the creation and interpretation of contracts and the remedies available for breaches of contracts. There will be considerable emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of owners, contractors, and consultants in the bidding process. You will acquire knowledge and skills to administer projects with reduced legal difficulty and to resolve disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Course at a glance
- Recognized by CIQS, Gold Seal, and Blue Seal both as required education for accreditation and continuing professional development (post-accreditation maintenance).
- Aimed at a wide range of construction workers, including tradesmen and journeymen, managers and supervisors, administrators, contractors, consultants, architects, and construction business owners.
- Comprehensive content aimed at providing knowledge, skills, and a sense of confidence in your ability to deal with legal issues, emphasizing the early recognition of issues and practical procedures to avoid and resolve problems.
- Class dynamics heavily based on active student participation, with close guidance from the instructor/subject-matter expert and group work via case study review for industry application.
- Learning materials available through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the requirements in order to create a contract, recognizing the elements that must be present for a contract to exist and utilizing the proper procedures and language to create a contract.
- Create concise and effective contracts.
- Create effective bidding packages and instructions to bidders, employing practical language and utilizing the required elements.
- Identify and utilize bidding strategies which are more effective, preparing bids that are more likely to be successful and analyzing bids more fairly and with reduced confrontations.
- Identify the skills required to administer construction projects with a reduced risk of legal difficulty.
- Recognize potential issues with legal implications, identifying the problem and analyzing the degree of risk and the likely outcome.
- Distinguish between situations that require legal and consulting advice.
- Identify and resolve construction disputes more efficiently, saving time and money.
Offered:
Take note:
- Course assessment includes assignments, group work, and exams.
- Students are expected to read materials before each class, present materials in class, and participate in open discussions of the principles and concepts. Questions and comments are encouraged.
Jan 11, 2024Jan 30, 2024
Jan 11Jan 25
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT
Jan 13Jan 27
8:30 am – 4:00 pm MT
Jan 16Jan 30
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT
Synchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Philip PerryID: philip-perry
Class info
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- Course assessment includes assignments, group work, and exams.
- Students are expected to read materials before each class, present materials in class, and participate in open discussions of the principles and concepts. Questions and comments are encouraged.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
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New course schedules are released each June and November.