CEM 485 - Construction Law and Contracts

(3 units)

Legal problems in the construction process. Stipulated sum, unit price, and cost-plus contracts. Construction lien rights and bond rights. Scope of work issues. Builders risk issues. Risk-shifting. Case studies.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEM 368

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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