LAWS 6001 Law of Construction Delay and Disruption

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Credit Points 10

Coordinator John Juriansz Opens in new window

Description This subject introduces students to legal principles and concepts required to analyse how the parties’ respective liability is established and how impacts of delay and disruption are assessed in construction projects in Australia and internationally. Students will examine key issues, concepts, topics that are specific to delay and disruption investigation, analysis and resolution.

School Law

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 6 subject

Co-requisite(s) LAWS 5005 - Construction Law

Restrictions

Must be enrolled in a Post Graduate program

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Presentation 10 minutes 20 N Individual
Case Study Analysis 1000 words 40 N Individual
Applied Research Project 1500 words 40 N Individual

Teaching Periods