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Construction Contract Law, 20 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Mätningstekniker at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: MÄTD23JÖN.

Construction Contract Law provides basic knowledge of the obligations and rights of clients in construction contracts and procurements. You gain knowledge of the standard contracts AB, ABT and ABK, the basics of köplagen (the Sale of Goods Act) and konsumentköplagen (the Consumer Sales Act), and how tender documents, AF (general regulations), technical documents and AMA texts are used. You practise interpreting and applying legal texts, drawing up contracts and tender documents, and resolving simple disputes.

Duration: 2 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: 10 YH credits, approx. 2 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

The objective of the course is to give the student an understanding of the laws, contracts and other regulations that govern the parties' agreements in the field of construction contracting. The student shall gain insight into when and how they are to be applied.

The objective of the course is to give the student an understanding of the laws, contracts and other regulations that govern the parties' agreements in the field of construction contracting. The student shall gain insight into when and how they are to be applied.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Can explain the obligations and rights in construction contracts and procurements
  • Knows the standard contracts AB, ABT and ABK and the basics of köplagen
  • Can draw up and respond to tender documents
  • Can interpret and apply relevant legal texts in contract situations
  • Can resolve simple disputes and propose measures based on current legislation
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Standard contracts AB, ABT and ABK

    The basics of the most common standard contracts in construction contracting.

  2. Köplagen and konsumentköplagen

    Basic rules for purchases in construction contracting.

  3. Tender documents and AF

    Drawing up and responding to tender documents and applying general regulations and AMA texts.

  4. Contract drafting and dispute resolution

    Drawing up contracts and resolving simple legal disputes in the industry.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at students in TUC's construction-related YH programmes who need basic legal knowledge related to construction contracts.

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