Course Code & Number
CE 557
Course Title
Contract and Claim Management
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7.5 ECTS Credits
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Fundamental principles of contract law. Construction administration. Contract types. Public tender contracts. FIDIC contracts. Time extension and change orders. Delay analysis. Principles of claims. Examples and case studies.
Course Objectives
This course aims to reinforce students' theoretical knowledge by introducing practical aspects of contracting, construction technology, engineering and prepare the students for their professional life. The main objective of this course is to transfer the practical knowledge accumulated within the construction industry to next generation engineers.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Describe the application of the contracts and specifications
2. Compare the International Contracts and the Public Procurement Law
3. Describe contract administration
4. Express engineering aspects of the construction
5. Recognize the rights and responsibilities of the workers, employer and the contractor
6. Assess technical, health/safety and environmental aspects of construction projects
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Oral Presentations/Reports
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Recommended Reading
1. The FIDIC Digest – Contractual relationships, responsibilities and claims under the fourth edition of the FIDIC Conditions by John G. Sawyer and C. Arthur Gilliot, 1990
2. The FIDIC Contracts Guide, 2000
Required Reading
1. FIDIC Conditions of Contract in General and Red Book 1987 and 1999 editions
2. Public Procurement Law and Public Procurement Contracts Law
Grading
Midterm Exam I - 35%
Final Exam - 35%
Term Project and Assignments - 30%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
