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Delivery method
Online
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Cost
$2047.00
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Description
This course covers various aspects of construction contracting including interpretation, formation, terms, bidding, breach, innovative methods, change orders, bonds, and federal contracting.
Syllabus
Course Overview:
This course covers various aspects of construction contracting including interpretation, formation, terms, bidding, breach, innovative methods, change orders, bonds, and federal contracting.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will gain a deeper understanding of construction contracting, including federal contracting.
Topics:
1. Contract Formation, Terms, Interpretation, 2. Special Provisions
3. Legal and Regulatory Structure
4. Bidding
5. Bonds: Payment, Performance
6. Subcontracting
7. Insurance
8. Change Orders
9. Termination, Breach and Liquidated Damages
10. Innovative Contracting
11. Federal Contracting and Labor Laws
12. Current Topics in the Industry
Course Materials:
Required textbooks and materials will be supplied by the instructor.
Optional Resources:
Hinze (2011) Construction Contracts, McGraw-Hill.
Montoya and Campbell (2019) Construction Contracts and Law, West Academic.
ABA (2019) Construction Law, American Bar Association.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Carlos Sun, P.E., Professor, J.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering
Email: csun@missouri.edu
Length:
8-weeks
Department:
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mizzou Engineering
Mizzou Engineering
Credit:
Non-credit, 4.5 continuing education units
Audience:
Individuals in construction who are looking to gain new skills and knowledge for their career development and/or individuals looking to career transition into the construction industry.
Accommodations
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Cancellations and Refund Requests
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