CNT-2010 - Construction Contracts and Related Laws* (3)

Prerequisite: CNT-1030
This course introduces standard construction contracting practices and delivery methods and reviews OSHA and other safety and regulation requirements for construction projects. Emphasis is placed on the study of legal factors associated with construction company operations with a practical approach to the law as it relates to contracts, insurance, federal, state and local government regulations. An overview of administrative skills for construction project management is included. For students who plan to use personal computers, this course may have specific computing requirements. Please refer to the Quick Link for Computing Requirements on the Business and Technology website.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify various types of ownership.

CO2 - Explain the basic elements of a contract to be able to recognize and create legally binding agreements.

CO3 - Describe the difference between surety bonds and insurance.

CO4 - Differentiate between Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Management at Risk Project Delivery Methods.

CO5 - Examine the impact of labor law on the construction industry.

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