Faculty: Graduate School of Science and Engineering This interdisciplinary major combines construction management with legal principles, focusing on the planning, execution, and legal aspects of construction projects. Students explore key areas such as project management, construction law, contract administration, and dispute resolution. The program emphasizes practical skills, legal knowledge, and the application of management principles to ensure successful and compliant construction projects. Graduates are prepared for careers in construction management, legal consulting, project administration, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of construction management and construction law. - Develop skills in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting. - Learn techniques for contract administration, risk management, and dispute resolution. - Explore the legal frameworks governing construction projects. - Understand regulatory standards, ethical considerations, and safety in construction management. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in construction management and law. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for construction projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Construction Management and Law** - Overview of construction management and construction law. - Fundamentals of project management and legal principles in construction. 2. **Project Management** - Principles of project management, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting. - Techniques for managing construction projects effectively. 3. **Construction Law** - Fundamentals of construction law, including contracts, torts, and regulatory compliance. - Techniques for understanding and applying legal principles in construction projects. 4. **Contract Administration** - Principles of contract administration, including contract negotiation, drafting, and enforcement. - Techniques for managing contracts throughout the construction project lifecycle. 5. **Risk Management** - Methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in construction projects. - Techniques for developing and implementing risk management plans. 6. **Dispute Resolution** - Principles of dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. - Techniques for resolving disputes effectively in construction projects. 7. **Regulatory Standards and Ethical Considerations** - Understanding regulatory standards, ethical considerations, and safety in construction management. - Techniques for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting ethical practices. 8. **Emerging Trends in Construction Management and Law** - Analysis of innovations such as sustainable construction, smart contracts, and digital transformation. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in the field. 9. **Capstone Project in Construction Management and Law** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in managing a construction project or resolving a legal dispute. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive solution to construction management and legal challenges. **Assessment Methods:** - Project management plans, contract administration reports, risk management plans, dispute resolution cases, research papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Construction Management: Principles and Practices" by S. Keoki Sears et al. - "Construction Law: Cases and Materials" by Philip L. Bruner and Patrick J. O'Connor Jr. - "Contract Administration in Construction" by John D. Bledsoe. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of management principles, legal concepts, and construction practices. Suitable for students in construction management, civil engineering, law, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. Advanced degrees may take additional years. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Construction Management and Law and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Certified Professional Constructor (CPC). **Target Audience:** Aspiring construction managers, legal consultants, project administrators, and professionals seeking to specialize in construction management, construction law, and project administration. This major equips students with the practical, legal, and management skills needed to excel in construction management and law, supporting the successful and compliant execution of construction projects.