Module Title:Construction Law Introduction
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 3 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Project Work Private study
Module Aim: 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 should be able to:
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
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

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
(2) Law of Contract
(a) Contract legislation (b) Contract Documentation and Strategy (c) Offer & acceptance (d) Express & Implied terms
(3) Construction Contract Law
(a) Introduction to Standard Forms of Contract
(4) Regulatory Environment
(a) Environmental impact issues (b) Building Control / Building Regulations (c) Planning Authority / Development Plans / Planning Permission
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Presentations and Reflection, Short Answer Questions 1,2 20.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 2,3 20.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,2,3 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Project 12 Weeks per Stage 3.75
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00
Total Hours 153.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMOPT_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 4 Mandatory
CW_CMQSU_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 4 Mandatory
CW_CMBSE_D Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 4 Mandatory