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SYLLABUS BCN 4708: Construction Documents and Contracts Fall (2008) 8/25 – 12/12 Updated 8/25/2008 Instructor: Office: Class Hours: Office Hours: James J. Sorce, MBA Building 50, Room 2304 2:00pm – 2:50 pm MWF 3:00pm – 4:00 pm MWF Telephone: (904) 620-2759 Fax: (904) 620-2573 Cell: (904) 703-5189 Email: [email protected] I. Textbooks And Other Readings Required: Construction Contracting. Seventh Edition. Clough, Richard, Sears, Glenn A. and Sears, S. Keoki Sears. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.2005 Recommended background readings: The Wall Street Journal ENR the Construction Weekly Useful and highly recommended websites: http://www.hoovers.com/free http://finance.yahoo.com/ http://finance.google.com/finance http://www.enr.com/ http://www.construction.com/ http://enr.construction.com/people/topLists/topContractor/topCont_1-50.asp http://www.unf.edu/library/guides/basesconstruction.html http://www.unf.edu/library/guides/baseseconomics.html II. Course Objectives: To expose the students to basic concepts of Construction Contracts and Documents. To familiarize students with the basic contracts used in the construction field. To acquaint students with the various types of company structures. To explore and discuss ethics in construction as it pertains to contracts and documents. To examine documents pertaining to project management. To familiarize students with the types of insurance and bonds used in the construction industry. To examine the concepts of risk management as it pertains to contracts and documents used in construction. To explore project management/administration concepts in executing contracts. To acquaint students with current labor laws and labor relations. To examine contract claims and disputes. III. Course Requirements Prerequisites: Legal Environment of Business, or equivalent. Course Description: (from catalog) A study of the legal and protective documentation used in the construction field. These documents include contracts, specifications, insurance, and bonds. IV. Evaluation and Grading Learning Methods: This course will include instructor-led discussions and guest industry lectures. Students will be responsible for both. Students are responsible for the content of all reading assignments whether or not the material is covered in class. Reading assignments should be done before the class in which they are discussed. Instructor will give out handouts and /or invite guest speakers from the construction industry periodically to supplement the text; you are responsible for the content of both. Lecture material will augment reading assignments. 1 Students will earn grades according to the following scheme: Homework assignments Tests Class participation Points 10 40 5 Total Points 55 Note: Student’s final grades will be assigned based on the plus/minus system. Attendance policy: BCM Departmental Class Attendance policy: Attendance of classes is mandatory. “Students must attend 80% of all classes in order to receive a passing grade.” If you are going to miss class you must notify me in advance of the class by telephone or email to receive an “excused absence.” An “excused absence” will only be given for an illness or family emergency, which is supported by written documentation. Attendance will be noted at the beginning of the class period. Two late arrivals will be recorded as an unexcused absence. Continued tardiness will result in a reduction of final grade. VI. Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the day that they are due. ***Late assignments will not be accepted and the student/s will receive no points for that assignment. *** Assignments will be given out at a later time. Due dates will be assigned. VII. Academic Integrity: UNF places high priority on, and strives to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity while protecting the rights of students and faculty. Should any instructor find evidence of cheating, plagiarism, or other inappropriate assistance in work presented by a student, the instructor should inform the student of the action to be taken" (UNF current Catalog). At minimum, the action I will take for any incidence of violation of academic integrity will be an F (failing grade) in the course and dismissal of the student committing the violation from the class. IX. Students with Disabilities If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which may require any accommodations or auxiliary aid(s), please contact and register with the UNF Disability Resource Center (located in Honors Hall 10/1201; phone: 620-2769). Please refer to UNF's Disabled Services Program Student Handbook for more details about the Disability Resource Center. X. Classroom Etiquette Students are expected to remain polite during classroom discussions. Even during heated debates, you must treat your instructor and classmates with respect. Violation of this policy will result in a reduction of your class participation grade that, if the violation is significant enough, could result in a failing grade for the class. For example, you should not make derogatory remarks about your classmates’ ideas. Instead, explain why you think they are wrong, backing up your viewpoint with sound analysis and refraining from personal attacks. Another example is being quiet while someone else (including your instructor) has the floor. 2 BCN 4708 Fall 2008 Tentative Schedule Dates Week #1 Week #2 Week #3 Week #4 Week #5 Week #6 Week #7 Week #8 Week #9 Week #10 Week #11 Week #12 Week #13 Week #14 Week #15 Topics Reading Assignments The Construction Industry Chap 1 Business Ownership/Ethics Chap 2 Company Organizations Chap 3 Continuation of Co. Org. Drawings and Specifications/Bidding Docs Chap 4 Construction Contracts/ Risk and Liability Chap 6 Contract Surety Bonds Chap 7 Construction Insurance Chap 8 Business Methods/Project Management Chap 9 Project Management/Administration Chap 10 Continued Project Time Management Chap 11 Project Cost Management Chap 12 Labor Law Chap 13 Labor Relations/Claims and Disputes Chap 14 Holidays: Monday September 1, 2008 Friday November 28, 2008 Final Exam 1:00pm to 2:50pm Wednesday December 10, 2008 Professor reserves the right to alter the syllabus as necessary to execute the course. You will be notified in class if this happens in order to amend your syllabus. 3