Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C2G03
Module Title: Construction Law Introduction
Title: Construction Law Introduction
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: John Foley
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop a knowledge of the Irish legal framework and of the legal issues associated with the construction and management of buildings
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 to describe the basis of law and legislation associated with construction, property and buildings
LO2 explain the role and functions of construction contracts
LO3 recognise basic contractual and regulatory procedures applied at various stages of the contract
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
(1) Basic Law
(a) Categories of Law (b) Sources of Irish Law (c) Outline of legislation associated with construction, property and buildings (d) Formation, Contents and Validity of a Contract (e) Discharge of Contract and Breach of Contract
(2) Law of Contract
(a) Contract legislation (b) Contract Documentation and Strategy (c) Offer & acceptance (d) Express & Implied terms
(3) Construction Contract Law
(a) Introduction to Standard Forms of Contract
(4) Regulatory Environment
(a) Environmental impact issues (b) Building Control / Building Regulations (c) Planning Authority / Development Plans / Planning Permission
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentations and Reflection, Short Answer Questions
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.75 45
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00 60
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Wright. (2004), Law for project managers, Aldershot; Gower.
  • Aine Keenan. Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th Ed. Gill & Macmillan Ltd.
  • Brian Doolan. Principles of Irish Law, 8th Ed.. Gill & Macmillan.
  • John Adriaanse. (2012), Construction Contract Law, 4th Ed. Gill & Macmillan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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