RGU: RGU Module: Construction Contracts In Context (BSM613)

Module Title
Construction Contracts In Context

Keywords
Construction Contracts; Standard Forms of Contract;

Reference

BSM613

SCQF Level

SCQF 11

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

May 2003

Approved

November 2006

Amended

March 2013

Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

None in addition to SCQF 11 entry qualifications or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To enable students to develop a knowledge and understanding of contractual arrangements commonly encountered in the construction sector.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Develop an awareness of the content and effect of key provisions of contractual arrangements commonly encountered in the construction sector which may include mechanisms, such as statutory adjudication, which apply by operation of law.
2.	Critically assess key problem issues relating to contractual arrangements commonly encountered in the construction industry.

Indicative Module Content

Old and new standard forms of construction contracts; suspension and termination; delay and causation; retention, liquidated damages and set-off; adjudication; sub-contracting; bonds and guarantees; assignment and novation; procurement, partnering and alliancing.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time	Distance Learning
Lectures/Seminars	25	25
Other Assessments	15	15
Supervised Assessments	0	0
Directed Study
Student Centred Learning	75	75
Private Study
Private Study	35	35

Mode of Delivery

This course will be taught via online lecture notes, online tutorials, assigned reading, case studies and directed research.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Coursework	1,2

Assessment will be entirely by the submission of one coursework assignment comprising a legal problem scenario question and an essay.

Indicative Bibliography

1.	STEPHEN FURST et al, Keating on Construction Contracts, 9th (or current) Edition, Sweet & Maxwell, 2012.
2.	MACROBERTS, 2008. MacRoberts on Scottish building contracts. 2nd (or current) Edition, Oxford: Blackwell.
3.	UFF, J., 2009. Construction law: law and practice relating to the construction industry . 10th (or current) Edition, London: Sweet & Maxwell.
4.	WALLACE, I.D., 2004. Hudson's building and engineering contracts. 11th (or current) Edition, London: Sweet & Maxwell.