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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Construction Law 2 (Contract Administration) | |||
| Reference | LLM043 | 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 the administration of construction contracts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Recognise, evaluate and discuss the core obligations of the employer, contractor and core professions in a construction project |
| 2 | Appraise and apply important regulatory and/or legislative requirements in the construction industry |
| 3 | Identify evaluate and critically assess key matters arising during the course of a construction contract |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| This module will cover the key legal issues which arise through the administration of a construction contract as it is being developed, including Health and Safety; the Employer s Obligations including payment, Contractor s obligations and Professional team obligations (including certification). |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | This course is based on lecture notes and other learning materials and problem exercises available on the RGU virtual campus | ||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ATKINS CHAMBERS, 2021. Hudson's building and engineering contracts.14th Ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell. ebook |
| 2 | RAMSEY, Sir Vivian and FURST, S., 2020. Keating on construction contracts. 11th ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell |
| 3 | UFF, J., 2020. Construction law. 13th ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell. ebook |