2014-2015 Catalog

CNST 2150 Construction Law

3.5 - 0.0 - 3.5

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course teaches students the legal rights, duties, and responsibilities of the contracting parties involved in all aspects of the construction industry. It focuses on contract law as the foundation of construction relationships and also includes various duties implied by law. Students apply legal concepts to practical situations and learn to use acquired knowledge and skills to benefit owners, design professionals, contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers. Various construction industry professionals contribute practical experience and knowledge in the areas of law, insurance, bonding, government procurement, design, contracting, sub-contracting, and supplying construction materials.