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851-0703-03L 2 Credits BSC , MSC D-BAUG
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Private Construction Law

Privates Baurecht

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Erich Rüegg, Dr. Thomas Ender
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:33

Abstract

This class introduces to practice-relevant basics of construction and real estate law.

Objective

As future construction practitioners, students are able to recognise legal problems independently and in good time in their daily work and to initiate the right measures.

Content

Introduction (most important sources of construction and real estate law), SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects) Design Engineering Services Contract, SIA-Norm 118 (SIA General Terms and Conditions for Construction Services), liability of designers/civil engineers, construction insurance, property law for civil engineers, sale of land, contaminated sites, statutory mortgage for contractors, public procurement, litigation in construction and real estate, the civil engineer as expert, What else to know ...

Resources

Lecture Notes

There are 'Lecture Notes' (in German) for this course.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Zu der Prüfung sind keine Hilfsmittel (also keine Gesetzestexte, Bücher oder ähnliches) zugelassen. Ausgenommen davon sind Wörterbücher für Studierende, deren Muttersprache nicht deutsch ist.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Multiple-choice Prüfung

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Privates Baurecht
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (HG D 1.2)
2 h weekly

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