CONSTRUCTION LAW (COML7129)
2 credits. Lecture.

This course will provide a detailed examination of the law associated with construction, real estate development, “green building” and sustainable design; cover the relationships between the parties in the construction process; and focus on the key provisions to be included in construction contracts.  It includes the perspectives of owner, architect/engineer, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and surety in the context of private and public construction projects.  In addition, the course will explore the contractual and statutory obligations and protections for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.  Finally, there will be an analysis of typical construction disputes arising from contract interpretation, change orders, delay, safety, environmental problems and payment issues; and the means by which those disputes are resolved.