CIVL 101 - Introduction to Contracts
Course Description
This introductory contracts course provides a clear explanation and understanding of the legal concepts related to construction. You'll explore concepts such as scope of the contract, the relationship between consultant and contractor, basic negotiation tactics and risk management and assessment. You'll also look at the types of contracts you will encounter in the construction industry.
Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.
Construction contracts learning topics include:
- Canadian legal systems and courts
- requirements of a binding contract
- competitive bidding law
- administering contracts
- misrepresentation
- privity of contract, assignment and subcontracts
- the close-out process
- breach of contract
- torts, surety bonds and builder liens
- arbitration and other alternative methods of resolving contract disputes.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- explain the basis of Canadian law and the Canadian court system
- summarize the six requirements for an enforceable contract
- explain the risks involved when bidding on construction contracts
- describe the three types of misrepresentation
- explain the key contract terms in the CCDC2 form of a contract
- explain the significance of the privity of contract, assignment and subcontracts
- describe the different ways contracts come to an end
- explain the consequences and remedies of breach of contract
- explain how the law of torts impacts construction projects
- explain the different surety bonds used in connection with construction contracts and their purpose
- outline the procedures and consequences of lien registration in Alberta
- outline the alternative dispute resolution options as they apply to construction contracts.
You’ll demonstrate your skill and knowledge acquisition through four assignments, three exams and online group discussions. Exams will be proctored using Respondus LockDown Browser with webcam. This online course is structured and guided. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule and no later than the course end date.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Principles of Construction Management Certificate of Achievement : Required Courses