Construction Contracts Course Syllabus- Spring 2022-2023

Delta University for Science and Technology

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering

Code Credits Hours Theoretical Tutorial

CIV281 3 2 2
Lecturer Dr. Alaaeddin Abdel-Razek Fathy, Asst. Prof.
Teaching Assistant Eng. / Khaled Bayomi, Eng. A El-Rahman Mostafa
Course Language English/Arabic
Office Hours Engineering Building, Office (021) (Saturday, 10:40 AM - 14:00 PM)
Coordinating Admin. Email Address: khaled_bayomi20@yahoo.com
bodymostafa1996@gmail.com
Time and Place of Lecture Monday 10:15 AM. – 11:45 AM. Hall (314)
Course Description This course will include a close examination of basic principles of CONTRACT LAW, the
contract documents, and certain alternative forms of contracts. The relationship of each
contracting party to the other will be identified and remedies to balance the risks involved
in construction will be discussed.
Course Objectives The purpose of this course is to provide a complete introduction to the principles of
Egyptian Civil law and introduces the most commonly used forms of construction
contracts, and the application of contract law to construction contractual relationships
between the various parties involved in a construction project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate their ability to:
1. Explain different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all contracting parties, in
order to assess the risk for the parties to a project.
2. Compare the various construction contracts; understand the meaning and purpose of the various contracts.
3. Formulate construction contracts documents for the Tendering process.
4. Apply bid evaluation and selection methods take into account an appropriate balance between cost and quality.
5. Analyze a construction contract case study, develop opinions and conclusions based on the contract documents.
6. Inclusion of a key clauses during the construction contract drafting.
7. Identify Risks associated with construction contract amendments, and know the Strategies for allocating risk
within the contract.
8. Perform practices for construction contract administration and project execution.
9. Communicate effectively.
10. Search for information and engage in life-long self-learning discipline.

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Prerequisites
Student’s Obligation
Weekly Practice Plan
Course Book/Textbook
Reference Materials
Program Learning Outcomes
Nil
Lecture note, Home works and presentation project.
Over Classes
- Construction Contracts- Law and Management, John Murdoch and Will
Hughes, Third Edition.
- Construction Contracts: by Jimmie Hinze, (McGraw Hill . Third Edition.
- Stuart H. Bartholomew, Construction Contracting, Business & Legal
Principles; (May 26, 2001) 2nd Ed. Pearson; 356 pages; ISBN: 0-13-091055-4
- Handouts written by Dr. Alaa abd el-Razek, Lectures and Assignments will be
posted on line on the University web page.

Teaching Methods Lectures, Quizzes, Course Project, Assignments, Discussions.

Course Evaluation Criteria

Method Quantity Percentage % of total course grade
Attendance& 12w 5
Participation
Tut./Assignments 7# 5
Course project 1 10
Quizzes 2 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 20
Final Exam 1 40

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 CIV281 - Construction Contracts; Course Outline / Calendar
Sunday Lecture / Topic Description Assignments
Week No. Lab Text Reference Due
Week 1 Overview of Course & Contracting phase In Construction -
12/2/23 Introduction to CONTRACTS
Week 2 Lec. 1 Formation of Construction Essential Elements of Contract, Assign. No.1
20/2/23 Contracts Offer & Acceptance -Consideration
Week 3 Lec. 2 Construction Contracting Methods - Design-Bid-Build, Design –Build,
27/2/23 and Management Contracting.
Week 4 Lec. 3 Types of Construction Contracts - Lump-Sum, Unit Price, and Assign. No.2
6/3/23 Cost-plus contracts.
Week 5 Lec. 4 Liability in contract and tort Incorporation by reference -Implied
13/3/23 Quiz 1 terms by law- Liability in tort
Week 6 Lec. 5 Construction Contract Documents - General / Particular Conditions Assign. No.3
20/3/23 & Specifications.
Week 7 Lec. 6 Construction Bidding , Tendering Construction procurement (law 182 Assign. No.4
27/3/23 Process of 2018 & bids Evaluation.
Week 8 Mid-Term Exam
3/4/23
Week 9 Lec. 7 The Egyptian Civil Code (ECL) Duties and Responsibilities of Assign. No.5
10/4/23 contract parties, “ECL” articles.
Week 10 Day off Easter-day Holiday
17/4/23
Week 11 Day off Eid -Al-Fitr Holiday (Recess)
24/4/23
Week 12 Lec. 8 Key Clauses of Construction Payment, Remedies for breach, Assign. No.6
1/5/23 Contract Suspension, Termination……
Week 13 Lec. 9 Managing the Contractual Risks Risk allocation BY Exculpatory & Assign. No.7
8/5/23 Quiz 2 Limitation clauses.
Week 14 Course Project Presentations Case Study Critique
15/5/23
Week 15 Review for Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
22/5/23

Syllabus CIV281 - Spring 2023