Construction Law

Catalog description

Examine contractual, liability, and dispute resolution issues as they pertain to real estate design and construction. Topics include an overview of the participants in the design and construction process; bidding and contract formation; negotiation of contracts (including a review of AIA forms of agreement); subcontracts; privity of contract; defaults and termination; changed conditions; changes and extra work; lien law; surety bonds; fraud; duress and mistake; delays; liability of the owner, architect, engineer, and contractor; and litigation and alternative dispute resolution.