CMGT 620 - Legal Issues in Construction Management

Units: 3
Discussion of construction contracts including legal issues arising from design and construction services such as claims and dispute resolution, liability, and state law pertaining to construction.

Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Construction Management program.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the rights, obligations and liabilities of parties engaged in construction (PLO1).
Apply legal concepts to analyze legal cases (PLO3).
Examine best practices in construction management and contract administration to preserve contract rights and remedies, avoid disputes, and reduce risk (PLO1).