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Offering Information

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Course Team

Oluwole Olatunji

Gary Elks

Summary

SynopsisThis course seeks to develop students' skills in relation to procurement methods used in construction projects. Students will learn about processes and how to deal with risks involved in procurement. They will also demonstrate basic understanding and proficiency with contract law, construction management, quantity measures and construction estimating . These are knowledge areas covered in other courses.

Offerings

Trimester 2

OL-TWMBA-TR2

ON-SPRNG-TR2

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Evaluate various project delivery systems used in the construction industry
2.
Outline suitable approaches which may be used to manage the delivery of traditional and complex construction projects
3.
Outline tendering procedures used in different procurement routes in construction projects
4.
Prepare tender documents for construction and building projects
5.
Design and implement contract administration systems for construction and building projects particularly from a commercial perspective

Topics

1. Project organisational structure 2. Procurement methods 3. Preparation of client's estimate and tender documents 4. The contractor's decision to tender 5. Preparation of tenders by the contractor 6. The client's decision to contract a project 7. Managing procurement risks and uncertainties 8. Contract administration for the contractor 9. Contract… For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessments

Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.

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