LABOR LAW

AIM

The main aim of this course is to describe the basic law concepts in the construction industry. In addition, it is aimed to nurture discussions on what procurement procedures exist in the construction industry / what contract types are. This course will help students build a solid foundation that will help them understand the basic context of law procedures in the construction industry. This course introduces students to a basic understanding of the legal system and legal issues significant to construction industry professionals. Moreover, this course also covers ethical issues faced in the construction industry.

CONTENT

This course contains; Orientation, Introduction to Law,Introduction to Law,Concept of Contract and Contract in the Construction Industry,Contract Management,Project Participants, Project Lifecycle,Contract Types - (1),Contract Types - (2),Contract Types - (3),Project Delivery Systems - (1) ,Project Delivery Systems - (2),Project Delivery Systems - (3),Project Delivery Systems - (4),Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (1),Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (2).

1. 1

   Use the legal terminology common to general law and the construction industry.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

2. 2

   Determine the definition and characteristics of contracts and construction contracts.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

3. 3

   Define the concept and features of contract management.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

4. 4

   Identify the basic project management features related to construction law, such as project participants and life cycle.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

5. 5

   Describe the types of contractual arrangements frequently used in the construction industry.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

6. 6

   Specify the purchasing procedures and project delivery systems used in the construction industry.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

7. 7

   Implement the main methods and procedures used in the conflict management and dispute resolution processes.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Orientation, Introduction to Law

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   Introduction to Law

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   Concept of Contract and Contract in the Construction Industry

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Contract Management

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Project Participants, Project Lifecycle

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Contract Types - (1)

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   Contract Types - (2)

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   Contract Types - (3)

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Project Delivery Systems - (1)

   Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Project Delivery Systems - (2)

    Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Project Delivery Systems - (3)

    Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    Project Delivery Systems - (4)

    Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (1)

    Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (2)

    Preparation: Previewing lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Lecture Notes

TEACHING STAFF

• Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIRCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Işık Ateş KIRAL