Aims

Introduction to the various economical, legal and contractual aspects of a project and initiation into how to organize and manage a jobsite.

Main themes

The lecture describes the various phases of a projects starting with the decision to invest until the substantial completion and final handing-over of the works, with particular emphasis or management and planning techniques required for the good performance of the works.
Chap. I : The decision to invest
* Preliminary studies, permits, conditions of contract, the various parties concerned.
Chap. II : The tender
* The tender procedures, qualifications, tender preparation, price fluctuation.
Chap. III : The execution of the works
*Site organization, programming of works, selection of resources, administrative and contractual follow-up, cost control, safety quality.
Chap IV : Substantial completion and 10-years liability.

For each phases, the economical, contractual and legal aspects lie (contractual relations between and liabilities of the parties involved) of a contract are addressed.

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