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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Legal Issues In Construction | |||
| Reference | LL4175 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to obtain an in depth knowledge and understanding of: standard forms of construction contracts in common use; key contractual obligations of principal parties to a construction contract; the liability of a builder in respect of defective construction works under the law of delict; collateral warranties in use in the construction industry; and the legal implications of time, contract variations and certification in the context of construction contracts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply general and specific principles of contract law, and principles of contractual interpretation, towards solving legal problems arising under construction contracts, taking account of statutory and common law rights, duties and liabilities conferred or imposed upon the parties to a construction contract. |
| 2 | Explain and critically evaluate or determine the significance of: the basis of the liability of a builder in respect of defective construction works under the law of delict. |
| 3 | Explain and critically evaluate or determine the significance of: the legal implications of time under a construction contract; contact variations an certification in the context of construction contracts. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Standard forms of construction contracts in common use; key obligations of principal parties to a construction contract; the delictual liability of a builder in respect of defective construction works; collateral warranties in use in the construction industry; the legal implications of time under construction contracts;contract variations; and certification in the context of construction contracts. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and seminar based module. Lectures provide core module content. Seminars develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module a D grade or above is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | ARNOTT, J.M. and WOLFE, W.J., 1994. Building contracts. In: The laws of Scotland: Stair memorial encyclopedia volume 3. [online]. London: LexisLibrary. |
| 2 | JOINT CONTRACTS TRIBUNAL, 2011. Standard form of building contract: private with quantities. [online]. London: Riba Publications. |
| 3 | MACROBERTS SOLICITORS, 2015. MacRoberts on Scottish building contracts. 3rd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd. ebook |
| 4 | UFF, J., 2013. Construction law. 11th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell. |