Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C4G03
Module Title: Contract Law and Public Procurement
Title: Contract Law and Public Procurement
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 construction and management of buildings and of the public procurement process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 participate in the management of legal and contract related issues
LO2 participate effectively in the public procurement process
LO3 demonstrate an understanding of conflict avoidance, management and alternative dispute resolution procedures
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) Law of Contract
(a) Critical Examination & Comparison of Standard Construction Forms of Contract (b) Defects (c) Collateral Warranties (d) Insurance Clauses (e) Extension of Time / Contractual Claims (f) Contract conflict avoidance and management (g) Arbitration, Conciliation and Dispute Resolution (h) Completion & Possession / Liquidated Damages (i) Letters of Intent
(2) Construction Works Procurement
(a) Public procurement overview (b) Codes of procurement practice (c) Public procurement procedures / frameworks (d) Publication and tendering procedures (e) Qualification procedures (f) Evaluation and award of tenders (g) Disclosure of information (h) Electronic tendering
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
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 5.00 60
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.58 43
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • NA. Department of Finance; Public Works Contracts; Department of Finance;.
  • NA. Department of Finance; Public Procurement Guidelines - Competitive Process;.
  • Derek Marshall. Which Form of Building Contract?, Spons Architecture Price Book, p.192, [ISBN: 041524336X].
  • James Howley & Martin Lang. (2018), Public Works Conditions of Contract for Building Works, 2nd. Clarus Press.
  • Enda O'Keeffe and Conor Owens. (2013), Pursuing Entitlements under the Public Works Contract: A Practical Guide for Contractors, Maples.
  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. (2014), eTendering SCSI / RICS Guidance Note, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Dublin.
  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. (2014), Damages for delay to completion, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Dublin.
  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. (2013), Property Management in Multi-Unit Developments, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Dublin.
  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. (2013), A Guide to FM and PM Contracts, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Dublin.
  • Thomas Wren. (2014), Public works in Ireland : procurement and contracting, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905536627].
  • Tomas Murphy. (2013), Public works contract for building works designed by the employer : a working guide, GMIT.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • THE HON SIR VIVIAN. QC RAMSEY (STEPHEN FURST). (2020), KEATING ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, 11TH EDITION., [ISBN: 9780414078253].
  • (2021), Hudson's Building and Engineering Contracts, 14th. Sweet & Maxwell, [ISBN: 978041408871].
  • David Wright. (2017), Law for Project Managers, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781315160757].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: