This unit will first pave the foundation to understand how contracting parties engage in enforceable contracts, both in respect of building owners and contractors, as well as contractors and subcontractors. Then, you gradually obtain knowledge of how the dynamics of the contract change during the course of the building project, in respect of variations and extensions of time. This will further ensure you become familiar with the circumstances of how contracts can be breached, the methods of providing remedy for the breaches, and of dispute resolution. The unit will then consider the legal framework of government legislation in terms of the Acts of Parliament that relate to Builders Licensing, the Building Code of Australia, The Development Act and Occupational Health and Safety. All previous knowledge areas make you become competent in the reading and understanding of building contracts, and the application of government regulations that apply to building projects.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student Unit Comments Report- T3- 2023

Students find excellent learning materials followed by real would scenario assessment questions within the unit delivery. This has led them to gain wealth of knowledge to apply in the current practice.

The same strategy will be adopted for future delivery.

Feedback from Student Unit Comments Report- T3- 2023

The lecturer should consider giving more specific/ individualized feedback for each question of the assessment tasks.

It is recommended to revisit and improve the marking rubrics of assessment tasks. At the same time, lecturer will be advised to provide assessment feedbacks considering specific/ individualized concerns/ points identified.