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Fall 2013
May 03, 2024
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BCM 54000 - Law For Construction Managers
Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the legal system and its impact on the construction process. The focus is on the legal obligations, rights and remedies pertaining to the construction company. Topics include bidding, contracts, and construction changes. BCM graduate students may register for this course without written department or instructor approval. Non-BCM students must obtain written department approval prior to registration. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture

Offered By: Dept of Bldg & Construct Mgmt
Department: Bldg Construction Mgmt Tech

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette Continuing Ed
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe agency relationships, contracts, torts, professional liability, risk management, indemnification, risk sharing and surety bonds. 2. Explain the concept of the design professional as judge. 3. Recognize the procedures for legally terminating a construction contract. 4. Plan the project with a contract law viewpoint. 5. Comply with the legal requirements for competitive bidding. 6. Create as well as to comply with the rights & duties of the construction contract. 7. Demonstrate the ability to apply construction law concepts to subcontracting, changes, payments, performance problems, defects, subsurface problems, time and claims.


Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:     
      Technology-MS
Must be enrolled in one of the following Concentrations:     
      Building Construction Mgmt
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

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