Construction Contract Management: Procurement, Payment & Time

Postgraduate | 2026

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BLDG 5013
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Course ID
205482
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Adelaide University, School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course will provide students with contract knowledge and analytical skills for commercial management of construction projects in relation to procurement, tendering, contract formation, payment, time and variations. The course includes: Construction procurement methods. Tendering. Contract formation. Introduction to forms of construction contract conditions including nature of contract, discrepancies in contract documents, service of notices, counting of days, and role of superintendent. Time in construction contracts including extensions of time and delay damages. Payment under the contract. Building and construction industry security of payment legislation. Variations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply theoretical knowledge and skills to analyse the use of various procurement routes for commercial construction projects.
  • Investigate and critically evaluate key provisions of widely used standard forms of contracts.
  • Apply the knowledge and principles of construction law to resolve disputes typically arising from commercial construction projects.
  • Critically review and advise on construction law case scenarios in light of express contract clauses, relevant legislation and the common law.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28687
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 209
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 4:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 209

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BUIL5042 Construction Contract Management - Procurement, Payment & Time at the University of South Australia

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