MANAGEMENT of VARIATIONS

AIM

This course aims to provide a framework for the efficient, consistent and efficient identification and evaluation system of variations in a contract – especially time and cost related variance throughout the construction industry.

CONTENT

This course contains; Changes in contracts: Introduction,Formal changes: The Changes Clause,The contents of the Changes Clause,Valuation of Changes,Negative changes,Cardinal changes,Changes and pricing arrangements,Midterm exam study,Case study,Constructive changes,Design errors and errors in specifications,Erroneous rejection,Overinspection and disruption,Case study.

1. 1

   Understands contract obligations related to changes.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

2. 2

   Gains skills in change management.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Obtains a thorough understanding of the scope of work.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

4. 4

   Understands how changes occur.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

5. 5

   Understands the consequences of changes.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Changes in contracts: Introduction

2. WEEK 2

   Formal changes: The Changes Clause

3. WEEK 3

   The contents of the Changes Clause

4. WEEK 4

   Valuation of Changes

5. WEEK 5

   Negative changes

6. WEEK 6

   Cardinal changes

7. WEEK 7

   Changes and pricing arrangements

8. WEEK 8

   Midterm exam study

9. WEEK 9

   Case study

10. WEEK 10

    Constructive changes

11. WEEK 11

    Design errors and errors in specifications

12. WEEK 12

    Erroneous rejection

13. WEEK 13

    Overinspection and disruption

14. WEEK 14

    Case study

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Michael T. Callahan, Construction Change Order Claims,Aspen Publishers Online, 2005 Paul Levin (ed.), Construction Contract Claims, Changes, and Dispute Resolution 3rd Revised edition, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZENCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZEN