1.To equip students with the basic knowledge, skills, and techniques required for successful construction contract administration by providing education related to the administration and enforcement of contract requirements during the construction phase of the project.
2.To equip students with a basic knowledge about the structure of a construction contract and to provide the basic knowledge and skills for the analysis of disputes, with special emphasis on red flag clauses.
3.To develop an awareness of the basic principles and procedures of contract administration.
4.To develop problem solving skills for the resolution of claims.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition of a contract and its basic elements,Different legal systems,The construction contract as a legal document,Contract documents: The contract agreement, general and special conditions, definitions addenda and interpretation issues,Changes,Delays and delay analysis,Adverse weather conditions,Force majeure,Midterm exam study,Site conditions,Acceptance,Termination,Damages,Dispute resolution.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Gains awareness of documentation and archiving in contract management.
A, B, E, G
Gains contract writing skills.
A, B, E, G
Gains the ability to write special conditions in contracts.
A, B, E, G
Identifies clauses that may cause conflict in construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Conflict resolution skills produce solutions in case of conflict.
A, B, E, G
Gains the ability to understand and interpret construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Gains awareness in the field of construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Becomes aware of the legal responsibilities of the parties in construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Defines contract management skills.
A, B, E, G
Obtains documentation and archiving knowledge in contract management.
A, B, E, G
Identifies clauses that may cause conflict in construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Definition of a contract and its basic elements
2
Different legal systems
3
The construction contract as a legal document
4
Contract documents: The contract agreement, general and special conditions, definitions addenda and interpretation issues
5
Changes
6
Delays and delay analysis
7
Adverse weather conditions
8
Force majeure
9
Midterm exam study
10
Site conditions
11
Acceptance
12
Termination
13
Damages
14
Dispute resolution
Resources
Sözen, Zeynep, FIDIC Genel Koşullarından Örneklerle İNŞAAT SÖZLEŞMELERİNİN YÖNETİMİ, Legal Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2015 Keane, P.John, Caletka, A, Delay Analysis in Construction, Wiley,-Blackwell, 2008. Uff , J. Construction law ( 10th edn ) Sweet & Maxwell ,London, 2009. Wilmot-Smith , R.,Construction Contracts: Law and Practice, Oxford University Press , Oxford, 2006
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
X
2
X
3
X
4
X
5
X
6
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
6
4
24
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
8
2
16
Midterm Exam
2
30
60
General Exam
8
16
128
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
270
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(270/30)
9
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
9
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZEN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZEN
Assistant(s)
Aim
1.To equip students with the basic knowledge, skills, and techniques required for successful construction contract administration by providing education related to the administration and enforcement of contract requirements during the construction phase of the project.
2.To equip students with a basic knowledge about the structure of a construction contract and to provide the basic knowledge and skills for the analysis of disputes, with special emphasis on red flag clauses.
3.To develop an awareness of the basic principles and procedures of contract administration.
4.To develop problem solving skills for the resolution of claims.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition of a contract and its basic elements,Different legal systems,The construction contract as a legal document,Contract documents: The contract agreement, general and special conditions, definitions addenda and interpretation issues,Changes,Delays and delay analysis,Adverse weather conditions,Force majeure,Midterm exam study,Site conditions,Acceptance,Termination,Damages,Dispute resolution.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Gains awareness of documentation and archiving in contract management.
A, B, E, G
Gains contract writing skills.
A, B, E, G
Gains the ability to write special conditions in contracts.
A, B, E, G
Identifies clauses that may cause conflict in construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Conflict resolution skills produce solutions in case of conflict.
A, B, E, G
Gains the ability to understand and interpret construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Gains awareness in the field of construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Becomes aware of the legal responsibilities of the parties in construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Defines contract management skills.
A, B, E, G
Obtains documentation and archiving knowledge in contract management.
A, B, E, G
Identifies clauses that may cause conflict in construction contracts.
A, B, E, G
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Definition of a contract and its basic elements
2
Different legal systems
3
The construction contract as a legal document
4
Contract documents: The contract agreement, general and special conditions, definitions addenda and interpretation issues
5
Changes
6
Delays and delay analysis
7
Adverse weather conditions
8
Force majeure
9
Midterm exam study
10
Site conditions
11
Acceptance
12
Termination
13
Damages
14
Dispute resolution
Resources
Sözen, Zeynep, FIDIC Genel Koşullarından Örneklerle İNŞAAT SÖZLEŞMELERİNİN YÖNETİMİ, Legal Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2015 Keane, P.John, Caletka, A, Delay Analysis in Construction, Wiley,-Blackwell, 2008. Uff , J. Construction law ( 10th edn ) Sweet & Maxwell ,London, 2009. Wilmot-Smith , R.,Construction Contracts: Law and Practice, Oxford University Press , Oxford, 2006
