Subjects 2009
Construction: Principles into Practice 730648
- Credited Courses: Graduate Diploma in Construction Law 189; Master of Commercial Law 504; Master of Construction Law 195; Master of Laws (LLM) 502
Note
It is recommended that students who do not have a technical background (i.e. qualifications or substantial experience in engineering, architecture, construction delivery or other technical fields) undertake this subject prior to undertaking other construction law subjects. Students with such qualifications or practical experience are not permitted to enrol in this subject. For further information, please contact the Melbourne Law Masters Office.
Objectives
A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
- Be familiar with the social, economic and regulatory landscape in which the construction industry operates
- Have a firm grasp of the key technical concepts and methods commonly encountered in construction projects, both as to their terminology and application
- Demonstrate an understanding of how technical issues impact upon construction contract negotiation and drafting, and the major areas of legal disputation arising from such issues
- Be conversant with technical methods of analysis to commonly encountered construction situations, including structural mechanics, tender pricing and programming.
Syllabus
Principal topics will include:
- The Australian construction industry
- Construction materials and technology
- Geotechnical engineering
- Structural engineering
- Mechanical and electrical engineering
- Construction management
- Project management and assessment
- Project whole of life.
In addition to classroom-based teaching, the program includes a half-day visit to construction sites in Melbourne.
