Construction Law

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Examine contractual, liability, and dispute resolution issues as they pertain to real estate design and construction. Topics include an overview of the participants in the design and construction process; bidding and contract formation; negotiation of contracts (including a review of AIA forms of agreement); subcontracts; privity of contract; defaults and termination; changed conditions; changes and extra work; lien law; surety bonds; fraud; duress and mistake; delays; liability of the owner, architect, engineer, and contractor; and litigation and alternative dispute resolution.