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Module 1: Introduction to Construction Law Framework in Iraq
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Why Iraq follows multiple laws instead of a single building law
Role of civil law, public law, and municipal rules
How laws affect daily construction activities
Module 2: Legal Hierarchy Applicable to Construction Projects
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Constitution and national laws
Ministerial instructions and circulars
Local authority regulations
Contract documents and their legal weight
Module 3: Overview of Iraqi Civil Code No. 40 of 1951
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Scope of the Civil Code in construction works
Applicability to public and private projects
Key principles relevant to construction contracts
Module 4: Contract Formation Under Iraqi Civil Code
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Offer and acceptance in construction agreements
Validity of written and implied contracts
Conditions for enforceable construction contracts
Module 5: Obligations of the Employer Under Civil Law
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Site handover obligations
Payment responsibilities
Approval and decision timelines
Employer liabilities
Module 6: Obligations of the Contractor Under Civil Law
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Execution as per drawings and specifications
Duty of care and workmanship standards
Liability for defects and errors
Module 7: Liability for Defects and Structural Failures
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Latent and apparent defects
Defect responsibility period
Shared liability between designer and contractor
Module 8: Delay and Time Obligations in Civil Contracts
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Definition of delay under Iraqi law
Contractor delays vs employer delays
Legal consequences of late completion
Module 9: Termination of Contracts Under Civil Code
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Termination for default
Termination for convenience
Legal process and consequences
Module 10: Introduction to Public Contracts Law No. 87 of 2004
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Purpose of public procurement law
Applicability to ministries and state entities
Differences from private contracts
Module 11: Tendering and Bidding Procedures
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Public announcement requirements
Bid submission rules
Bid security and guarantees
Module 12: Contractor Qualification and Registration
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Legal eligibility to bid
Classification of contractors
Grounds for rejection or disqualification
Module 13: Award of Contract and Legal Acceptance
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Evaluation criteria
Letter of award
Contract signing procedures
Module 14: Contract Price, Payments, and Certifications
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Lump sum and unit rate contracts
Interim payments
Final payment provisions
Module 15: Variations and Change Orders
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Legal definition of variation
Authority to instruct changes
Valuation principles under Iraqi law
Module 16: Extension of Time Provisions
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Grounds for time extension
Documentation requirements
Approval authority
Module 17: Suspension of Works
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Employer-initiated suspension
Contractor rights during suspension
Cost and time implications
Module 18: Penalties and Liquidated Damages
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Legal basis of penalties
Difference between penalty and compensation
Enforceability under Iraqi law
Module 19: Performance Guarantees and Retention
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Performance bonds
Advance payment guarantees
Retention money rules
Module 20: Termination Under Public Contracts Law
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Termination for contractor default
Termination due to public interest
Financial settlement after termination
Module 21: Role of Ministry of Construction and Housing Instructions
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Binding nature of ministerial instructions
Common circulars affecting projects
Compliance responsibilities
Module 22: Municipal Building Regulations
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Building permits and approvals
Zoning and height restrictions
Local compliance requirements
Module 23: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
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Negotiation and administrative review
Court jurisdiction
Role of Iraqi civil courts
Module 24: Claims Management Under Iraqi Law
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Legal basis of claims
Time limits for claims
Evidence and documentation
Module 25: Practical Application and Legal Risk Management
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Common legal mistakes on Iraqi projects
How to protect employer and contractor interests
Best practices for contract compliance