Introduction to Construction Law

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Introduction to basic contract and tort issues and their application in the construction industry; delineation of the various types of contracts and remedies available to parties involved in a construction project; additional related topics including project procurement, delays, mechanics liens and bonds, site conditions; introduction to legal research and reasoning as used by professional constructors. Prerequisite: Admission to upper level in Construction Science.