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Cost
$1626.00
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Syllabus

Course Overview:
This course covers various aspects of construction contracting including interpretation, formation, terms, bidding, breach, innovative methods, change orders, bonds, and federal contracting. 

 
Learning Outcomes:
a. Present overview of construction relationships
b. Review the fundamentals of contracting and interpretation
c. Discuss bidding
d. Outline subcontracting relationships
e. Present bonding and insurance 
f. Analyze federal contracting requirements

 
Topics:
1. Contract Formation, Terms, Interpretation, 2. Special Provisions
3. Legal and Regulatory Structure
4. Bidding
5. Bonds: Payment, Performance
6. Subcontracting
7. Insurance 
8. Change Orders
9. Termination, Breach and Liquidated Damages
10. Innovative Contracting
11. Federal Contracting and Labor Laws
12. Current Topics, e.g. pandemic implications

 
Instructor(s):
Dr. Carlos Sun, P.E., Professor, J.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering

 
Length:
16-weeks

 
Department: 
Civil and Environmental Engineering

 
Credit:
Non-credit, 4.5 continuing education units

 
Audience:
Adult Learners

 
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made.

 
Cancellations and Refund Requests

 

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