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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Construction Law 1 (Procurement) | |||
| Reference | LLM042 | Version | 3 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of the legal issues which arise and are dealt with at the initial procurement stage of construction contracts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Recognise, identify and discuss the general principles of contract law and the law of obligations applicable within the construction industry |
| 2 | Identify, evaluate and critically assess key issues relating to the contractual arrangements commonly encountered in the construction industry |
| 3 | Appraise the various types and standard forms of construction contracts in common use in the construction industry demonstrating a critical awareness of: (i) the main contractual framework established in the main standard form of construction contract and (ii) the significance of specific contractual terms within a construction contract. |
| 4 | Demonstrate an awareness of the content and application of contractual arrangements commonly encountered in the construction sector |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The legal issues arising at the procurement and commencement of construction projects such as Principles of Contract Law/Building Contracts in general; an introduction to the Standard forms of construction contract. Issues around procurement routes and particular procurement issues such as subcontracting, bonds and guarantees, novation and assignation and insurance. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This course is based on lecture notes and other learning materials and problem exercises available on the RGU virtual campus |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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, 4 |
| Description: | One written coursework exercise comprising legal problem and essay question | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade 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 | UFF, J., 2021. Construction law. 13th ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell. ebook |
| 2 | MACROBERTS SOLICITORS, 2015. MacRoberts on Scottish Construction contracts. 3rd ed. Chichester:Wiley Blackwell |
| 3 | JOINT CONTRACTS TRIBUNAL, 2016. Standard form of building contract: private with quantities. |