Module Details

Module Code: LAWS
Module Title: Practice and Legislation 2
Title: Practice and Legislation 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Margaret Doyle-Hughes
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of this module are :

• To familiarise students with the implications of the Building Control Act and the Building Regulations, so that they can incorporate these requirements into Studio 2 projects and demonstrate compliance.
• To familiarise students with’ legal minimum’ and ‘best practice’ approaches to their Studio 2 projects
• To familiarizse learners with the Project Team and the role and responsibilities of the Architectural Technologist, with reference to the RIAI Knowledge, Skill and Competence for Practice as an Architectural Technologists 2010 and the CIAT Code of Conduct
• To introduce learners to the construction procurement process, including alternative construction procurement methods; and to construction costing and project procedure.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the Building Regulations to a small or medium scale concrete construction project
LO2 Undertake a FSC/Fire Safety audit of an existing building and prepare documentation for a DAC Application for a small to medium scale construction project
LO3 Demonstrate familiarity with basic construction procurement methods, project stages and project procedures
LO4 Demonstrate familiarity with the Construction Project Team and the role and responsibilities of the Architectural Technologist as a member of this team, as required under current legislation and professional standard
LO5 Demonstrate familiarity with basic construction cost planning & the factors influencing construction cost
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
6670 BUIL H2503 Technical Design & Detailing II
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Overview
The Building Control Act & Regulations and the Technical Guidance Documents, both in general and as they apply to Studio II projects. The Building Control Processes, as established under current legislation, e.g. SI 9/BC(A)R 2014, and with reference to Fire Safety Certificate applications. The Construction Procurement process; alternative construction procurement methods. Introduction to construction cost. The role and responsibilities of the Architectural Technologist, with reference to the RIAI Knowledge, Skill and Competence for Practice as an Architectural Technologist and the CIAT Code of Conduct. The Construction Project Team, including construction project procedures and project stages.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment Projects: 40%

• Legislation Project assignments:
to assess general understanding of Building Regulations as applied to Studio 2 buildings
• Practice Project assignments: to assess general understanding of Architectural Practice
Overall breakdown:
Building Legislation/Regulations (2/3)
Architectural Practice (1/3)
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Examination : 60%
Overall breakdown:
Building Legislation/Regulations (2/3)
Architectural Practice (1/3)
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
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.50 78
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Butler, John Trevor.. (1988), Elements of Administration for Building Students Stanley Thornes Cheltenham.
  • BS 5588. BS 5588 Fire Precautions in the Design, Construction and use of B Part 1 1990: Code Of Practice for Residential Buildings Part 3 1983:Code of Practice for Office Buildings Part 6 1991: Code of Practice for Places of Assembly Part 10: Code of practice fo.
  • Approved Documents. AD 'E' Sound, England & Wales.
  • Chappell, David and Willis, Andrew. (2010), : The Architect in Practice, 10th edition. Wiley and Blackwell.
  • Walker, Andrew. (2007), Project Management in Construction, 5th. Blackwell Publishing.
  • Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, tendering and Contract Administration, : Blackwell Publishing,.
  • Chappell, David. (2008), Standard letters in Architectural Practice, Architectural Press.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • BS. BS 9999, BS.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • RIAI. Standard of Knowledge, Skill and Competence for Practice as an Architectural Technologist 2010.
  • CIAT. Code of Conduct.
Other Resources
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