702-413 Project Administration

This subject aims to give students the basic principles and practice of administering building and construction projects in accordance with their respective conditions of contract. It comprises an introduction to conditions of contract, insurance and security, administration of the contract, defaults and disputes, subcontracts, variations, delays and extensions, interim valuations and completion of the project.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Broadly understand the rights and responsibilties of the parties to a building and construction contract.

• Demonstrate a general knowledge of the mandatory contractual procedures for administering project scope, quality cost and time.

• Have a basis upon which to build practical working skills in all areas of contract administration during the construction phase of a building project.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Communication.

• Analytical skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

One 3-hour examination (60%) and assignments to the equivalent of 3000 words (40%). A minimum mark of 40% must be achieved in the examination in order to pass the subject.

• Goldfayl, G. (2004), Contract Administration. UNSW Press.
• 702-413, Study Guide and Reader. Annual publication.