International Contract Management
Component code / course code: BP 6.2-2
Semester: winter / summer
ECTS credits: 2
Lecture hours per week (SWS): 2
Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Glock
Course language: English
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the contents of the course PB05-3 Fundamentals of private construction law. Basic knowledge of VOB B and VOB C, acquisition of the necessary admission to written examinations in the second stage of studies in accordance with SPO § 28 (3) Structure of the degree programme.
Objectives (Learning Outcome): The students know the tasks of a contract manager and how to deal with Anglo-American international contracts. Students are aware of the contractual risks of international projects and are able to adequately discuss them with a specialist lawyer.
Lecture topics (content):
- What is Contract Management and Contract Administration for a contractor (to the client and to subcontractors)?
- What are the differences in the international Anglo-American project environment compared to German contract management?
- Procurement process
- Introduction of different contract models (FIDIC, NEC, ICE, etc.)
- Special features in Anglo-American contracts
- Applicable law for international projects
- Claim management from the perspective of the construction company
- Cultural differences between the contractual partners
- Negotiation strategies
- Compliance
- Current international topics
Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Lecture, tutorials, group work
Examination: Module assessment
