Construction Contract Administration (ABPL30039)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Contractual rights, obligations and construction contracts are presented. Construction legislation and statutory controls are also investigated along with contractual disputes and resolutions. A significant part of the subject aims to provide students with the basic principles and practice of administering building and construction projects in accordance with their respective conditions of contract. Various forms of domestic and international standard building contracts are presented along with the basic principles and practice of administrating construction contracts. Typical standard contracts are presented and analysed in detail. In particular, conditions of contract, role and responsibilities of parties to the contract, insurance and security, progress payments, variations to the contract, adjustment to the contract, delays, defects, completion of the works and retention monies are covered.

 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:




 

 

 

 

 

  • Explain the fundamentals of Australian contract, tort and property law and how these relate to the legal aspects of construction projects.
  • Describe the rights and responsibilities of the parties to a building and construction contract.
  • Demonstrate a general knowledge of the mandatory contractual procedures for administering the total project from inception to completion.
  • Critically analyse an effective procedure for administering construction contracts, and explain its fundamental principles.
  • Demonstrate an ability to correctly interpret construction contract clauses, with consideration of the impact they have on the key parties in a construction contract and project.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should have developed the following skills and abilities:

  • communication skills;
  • analytical skills;
  • problem solving skills.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL30055 Construction Management
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

Equivalent as approved by the coordinator.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Introduction to Construction Law- modules

  • 5 hours
Hurdle requirement: Completion of the 'Introduction to Construction Law' modules is required in order to pass this subject.		Week 20%

Contract Management Case-Study Report 1

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Week 625%

Contract Management Case-Study Report 2

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Week 1025%

One exam

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: A minimum mark of 40% must be achieved in the examination in order to pass the subject.		End of semester50%

Additional details

 

 

 

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorMehran Oraee
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours1x2 hour lecture per week, 1x1 hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    Subject Coordinator

    Mehran Oraee 

    Email: mehran.oraee@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025