Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C4G02
Module Title: Built Environment Law
Title: Built Environment Law
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: John Foley
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the subject is to develop a knowledge of the legal issues associated with the management of the buildings process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 outline the legal implications of management decisions in relation to employment, regulatory issues, and health and safety
LO2 recognise the role of company law in relation to management and administration of a company
LO3 describe the key principles of law of property, law of tort and the role of insurance
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) Employment Law and Regulatory Issues
(a) Legal requirements (b) Contracts of Employment (c) Building Control / Building Regulations
(2) Company Law
(a) Characteristics and formation of a company (b) Capital and finances (c) Legal requirements for management and administration of a company (d) Principles of the different insolvency procedures
(3) Law of Property and Tort
(a) Basics of Law of Property (b) Basics of Law of Tort (c) Nuisance (d) Trespass (e) Occupier's liability (f) Negligence (g) Liabilities of public authorities (h) Construction insurances (including Professional Indemnity)
(4) Safety Management
(a) Project health and safety documentation (b) Management of health and safety (c) Designers and contractors health and safety systems
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Project60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentations, Short Answer Questions
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 6.67 80
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.50 30
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Áine Keenan. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 7th. Gill Education, [ISBN: 9780717152612].
  • Eavan Murphy. (2015), Make That Grade: Irish Company Law 5th Ed, Gill Education, p.176, [ISBN: 9780717168828].
  • Anthony Thuillier and Catherine MacDaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 978-1-905536].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: