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:
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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
(a) Environmental impact issues
(b) Building Control / Building Regulations
(c) Planning Authority / Development Plans / Planning Permission
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
20.00%
Project
20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
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