310 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION LAW

Description

This online course provides a foundation in construction law and the legal principles that govern the industry. Students will learn contract fundamentals, legal responsibilities, risk management, dispute prevention, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and the roles of contractors and architects. Additional topics include bonds, liens, waivers, and strategies for minimizing legal liability and construction defects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Recognize the validity of offers and counter-offers
• Explain how the lack of a contract, or change order does not justify unjust enrichment
• Recognize that Parol Evidence is subordinate to the four corners of the contract
• Explain how the UCC governs the actions of suppliers
• Establish the different methods commonly used to prevent litigation
• Understand the protections afforded by bonds, liens, and waivers
• Examine the legal liability of construction professionals
• Explain how to avoid disputes through the use of clauses and how to avoid defects