After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• explain the scope and limits of the authority of engineering consultants,
• describe the procedure for obtaining that authority,
• enumerate the circumstances of the loss of authority,
• explain relevant legal terms and regulations, and
• explain economic concepts relevant to engineering firms (business forms, taxes, accounting, bidding, etc.).

Legal framework for civil engineers in Austria: general job description fields of experience educational and acceptance requirements lobbying body jobs in Austria and abroad Legal and economical company constructs for civil engineers: independent (single) entrepreneur types of companies reasons for different types founding requirements Basics of busines economics: aspects of private and contract law with relevance for civil engineers types of contracts, invitation to tender, bid creation calculation cost estimation, liability, risk insurance, finances, accounting tax law, balance sheet fees and rates office organization Extracts from work law: employee law, vacation law, constitutional work law general contract for civil engineers

Presentations based on a script supplemented with practical examples

Held in German language

oral exam

A script is available in the dowload area (requires registration for the course)

Knowledge about a profession from civil engineering (surveying, spatial planning, ...)