CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

AIM

1.To equip students with the basic knowledge, skills, and techniques required for successful construction contract administration by providing education related to the administration and enforcement of contract requirements during the construction phase of the project. 2.To equip students with a basic knowledge about the structure of a construction contract and to provide the basic knowledge and skills for the analysis of disputes, with special emphasis on red flag clauses. 3.To develop an awareness of the basic principles and procedures of contract administration. 4.To develop problem solving skills for the resolution of claims.

CONTENT

This course contains; Definition of a contract and its basic elements,Different legal systems,The construction contract as a legal document,Contract documents: The contract agreement, general and special conditions, definitions addenda and interpretation issues,Changes,Delays and delay analysis,Adverse weather conditions,Force majeure,Midterm exam study,Site conditions,Acceptance,Termination,Damages,Dispute resolution.

1. 1

   Gains awareness of documentation and archiving in contract management.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

2. 2

   Gains contract writing skills.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Gains the ability to write special conditions in contracts.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

4. 4

   Identifies clauses that may cause conflict in construction contracts.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

5. 5

   Conflict resolution skills produce solutions in case of conflict.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

6. 6

   Gains the ability to understand and interpret construction contracts.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

7. 7

   Gains awareness in the field of construction contracts.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

8. 8

   Becomes aware of the legal responsibilities of the parties in construction contracts.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

9. 9

   Defines contract management skills.

   Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

10. 10

    Obtains documentation and archiving knowledge in contract management.

    Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

11. 11

    Identifies clauses that may cause conflict in construction contracts.

    Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Short Answer Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Definition of a contract and its basic elements

2. WEEK 2

   Different legal systems

3. WEEK 3

   The construction contract as a legal document

4. WEEK 4

   Contract documents: The contract agreement, general and special conditions, definitions addenda and interpretation issues

5. WEEK 5

   Changes

6. WEEK 6

   Delays and delay analysis

7. WEEK 7

   Adverse weather conditions

8. WEEK 8

   Force majeure

9. WEEK 9

   Midterm exam study

10. WEEK 10

    Site conditions

11. WEEK 11

    Acceptance

12. WEEK 12

    Termination

13. WEEK 13

    Damages

14. WEEK 14

    Dispute resolution

ASSESSMENT

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

WORKLOAD

READING

• Sözen, Zeynep, FIDIC Genel Koşullarından Örneklerle İNŞAAT SÖZLEŞMELERİNİN YÖNETİMİ, Legal Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2015 Keane, P.John, Caletka, A, Delay Analysis in Construction, Wiley,-Blackwell, 2008. Uff , J. Construction law ( 10th edn ) Sweet & Maxwell ,London, 2009. Wilmot-Smith , R.,Construction Contracts: Law and Practice, Oxford University Press , Oxford, 2006

TEACHING STAFF

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