Construction Contracts and ProcurementsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the student will know the different types of contract and implementations of building projects. The student will be able to choose a suitable contract type for an ordinary building project. The student will be familiar with different contract documents and legislation related to contracting. The student will be familiar with the contents of the general conditions of contract and the terms of contract in consultancy. The student will be familiar with the principles of procurements and creating subcontracts. The student will be able to create contracts for ordinary projects.

Content

The phases, main products and parties of a building project
Consultancy, contracts and related terms
Types of implementation and contract
Contract documents and using them
Subcontracting and management of subcontracting, building site logistics

Qualifications

Rakentamistalouden perusteet

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the parties and types of contracts of simple projects, as well as the related contract agreements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply his or her know-how in the area of contracts and contract methods, to draw up an ordinary piecework contract and to solve simple contract problems on the basis of a contract agreement and terms of contract.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply his or her know-how in the area of contracts and contract methods proficiently, to choose a suitable contract type for a project and to draw up related documents. The student is able to solve problems on the basis of a contracts and terms of contract.