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636 - Construction Law (2 hours)

This two-credit course builds on traditional doctrinal courses such as contracts and torts, and tracks the use of these doctrines by attorneys who advise and advocate for parties involved in construction projects. It incorporates practical problems that require students to learn and exercise “lawyering” skills such as (a) contract drafting, (b) contract review, (c) client counseling about management of risk, (d) claim identification, and (e) claim preparation. The substantive topics to be covered include roles of project participants, project delivery systems and pricing, project design, contractor selection, contract documents, project scheduling, payment issues, construction changes, damages, workplace safety issues, insurance, mechanic's liens, suretyship, and alternative dispute resolution. The class will also visit a local construction site.