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Contract Management and Procurement: An Introduction (C)

Explore the fundamentals of contract management and learn about the contract management process in construction.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    3 hours
Overview
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Build your understanding of contract management in construction

On this short course, you will have the chance to explore the contract management process in the context of construction. The course offers insight into contractual mechanisms and procedures at both pre-construction and construction stages.

During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the principles of the formation of a contract in English law, explore the rights and obligations of parties, and get to know the role of the contract administrator and project manager in a construction contract.

What topics will you cover?

  • Formation of a contract in English law and the impact of terms and representations on the construction professional
  • Rights and obligations of parties and the role of the contract administrator and project manager in a construction contract
  • Procurement routes/strategies and standard forms of contract with reference to JCT 2016 and NEC3
  • Types of contract – lump sum, measurement, and cost reimbursement – JCT family, NEC family

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone keen to build their understanding of contract management and how to form contracts in English law.

Please note that the individuals listed below under the title ‘Who will you learn with?’ may be subject to change.

Who will you learn with?

Dr Dingayo Mzyece

Dingayo, a Fellow of the HEA, holds the position of Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, with over 15 years of experience. His qualifications include a PhD, MSc and BSc

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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