This unit focuses on the avoidance, management and resolution of construction disputes, which is commonly referred to as the 'back end' of construction law. It begins with a critical analysis of the causes of construction disputes and the role that the construction contract and different project delivery methods play in construction disputes. Students explore various dispute avoidance processes (DAPs) that can prevent conflicts, which invariably arise during a construction project from escalating into disputes. Next, students examine the different 'real time' dispute resolution methods that can be used during the course of a construction project to assist parties to reach completion with... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAW1101 Introduction to Legal Reasoning, LAW1101 Reading and Writing, LAW2101 Contract A, LAW2102 Contract B
