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CIVIL 790 : Civil Engineering Administration

Postgraduate course

Project description

The application of legal principles to problems in civil engineering and environmental engineering management. Examines the administration of national and international engineering contracts. Discusses statutes affecting engineering business. Investigates the implications of resource management and natural resource allocation legislation on engineering projects. Analyses processes for resolving engineering disputes.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Develop and demonstrate an appreciation of the project life-cycle, an understanding of stakeholders, their motivation, and the relationships between them as well as the relevant government legislation and local body processes including the Resource Management Act (1991), the proposed Natural and Built Environments Act (NBA), the Strategic Planning Act (SPA) and the Climate Change Adaption Act (CAA), the Building Act and Standards, Resource and Building Consents, and Compliance Certification and Producer Statements. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and its practical application in civil engineering, including obligations and responsibilities of all project stakeholders including clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers. The emphasis is on the practical application of the act. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Develop knowledge of the contract tendering process and engineering contracts including professional services contracts and construction contracts. Administration and implementation of NZS3910, and the Construction Contracts Act are covered in detail. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Develop and demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Mana Whenua, the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi, Maori values and interests and learn how to engage with Maori communities in decision-making processes. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Develop and demonstrate an understanding of professional engineering ethics, and the obligations of an engineer in regard to professional competency, integrity, and obligations to society. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)