01 Week One - Introduction & key construction participants from a legal perspective

Flashcards covering key participants, project stages, and the importance of law in construction projects.

What are the seven stages of major construction projects?

Concept & Initiation, Planning & Design, Procurement & Pre-Construction, Construction & Execution, Testing & Commissioning, Handover & Operation, Maintenance & Decommissioning

List some key project participants.

Project owners, Principal, Developer, Investor, Banks

List some key participants: Contractor side

Contractor, Subcontractor, Architects/Designer, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Town Planners, Consultants

List some key roles on a construction project.

Safety Manager, Project Manager/Project Director, Traffic Controller, Environment Manager, Hygienist, Surveyor

Name three types of authorities involved in construction projects.

Federal government, State government, Local government

Name some types of organizations that are not directly on the project but important.

Unions, Insurance companies

Why is construction law important?

Understanding construction law helps manage risks, ensure compliance, and resolve disputes effectively.