About this Course
Course Description
This course will discuss the contract administration process and present the tools available to administer the contract. Students will learn how to use specifications to develop contract goals, and will be introduced to a variety of general contract types and important clauses. Students will also learn how to select a contract type and develop contract clauses to meet specific contract goals. At the end of each chapter there are exercises designed to take students through the process of developing a sample contract document. In monitoring contract performance, students will learn the roles of the members of the contract administration team. Students will be introduced and use tools required to monitor contract performance, changes, disputes, delays, closeout and payment. At the end of the course an exercise has been designed to present problems and students are required to use the tools of contract administration to propose a holistic solution.
Course Learning Outcomes
1 ) 2. Analyse performance deficiencies and corrective action in relation to delivery, inspection and quality assurance. (PO3)
2 ) 3. Explain issues relating to contract claims, disputes, modification and change orders, termination, payment procedures and contract close out. (PO3)
3 ) 1. Describe the principles and concept of contract administration in Civil Engineering, the parties involved and types of contract. (PO2)
Course Details
STATUS : Open DURATION : FLEXIBLE EFFORT : 22 hours MODE : 100% Online COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate LANGUAGE : English CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )