Construction law (dispute resolution)

This unit focuses on the avoidance, management and resolution of construction disputes. It critically analyses the causes of conflicts and disputes, and the role that the construction contract plays. You explore various dispute avoidance processes (DAPs) that can prevent conflicts from escalating into disputes, and examine various 'real time' dispute resolution methods that can be used during the course of a construction project to manage and resolve disputes. You also explore the processes that are available for resolving disputes that remain outstanding after a project has been completed, including ADR, arbitration and litigation. You will engage in comparative analysis of construction dispute resolution processes used in other jurisdictions. You will analyse traditional and alternative ways of resolving construction disputes and learn to research and write on construction dispute resolution issues.