Contract Management (ABPL90335)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines the principles and procedures for effective contract management from both clients’ and contractors’ perspectives. Practices and techniques of planning and managing a contract through to a successful conclusion are presented.
Topics include: development of legal framework for project delivery (contract formation – principles and philosophies of contract drafting); contract negotiation techniques and execution; contract performance, monitoring and enforcement; managing project close-out; relationship management during the construction phase; project procurement and allocation of risks; payment systems; contractual responsibilities and liabilities imposed by general conditions of contracts; construction delay claims management; conflict and dispute management.
The subject also examines alliancing and partnering contracts, performance-based contracts as well as contract management in the context of BIM-based projects.
Contract management software applications are used where applicable.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the 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.
- Interpret, explain and compare the obligations and responsibilities imposed by selected general conditions of contracts used locally and internationally.
- Identify situations which may have legal consequences that would negatively impact project delivery outcomes.
- Analyse the complex and interrelated issues associated with contract management and identify when to seek professional advice on a project.
- Demonstrate skills to effectively oversee the contractual environment of projects.
- Identify, prepare, and analyse extension of time claims as well as explain the management and legal principles involved.
- Differentiate and explain various conflicts and dispute resolution processes.
Generic skills
At the completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:
- Work effectively with other professionals on a project;
- Team building;
- Critical thinking and problem solving;
- Adapt to and work effectively in different contract environments, both locally and internationally.
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90313 | Management of Construction | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL30039 | Construction Contract Administration | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 1 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Construction Law modules
| Week 2 | 0% |
Written assignment focusing on variations, delays and conflict/dispute.
| Week 10 | 30% |
Written report focusing on contract management, systems, administration of contracts, interim valuation/progress claims and insurance and security.
| Week 6 | 30% |
Written exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ajibade Aibinu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 1 April 2025
Further information
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
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Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 1 April 2025