Lectures
Private study
Individual & group projects
Module Aim:
The aim of the subject is to develop a knowledge of the legal issues associated with the management of the buildings process.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
outline the legal implications of management decisions in relation to employment, regulatory issues, and health and safety
LO2
recognise the role of company law in relation to management and administration of a company
LO3
describe the key principles of law of property, law of tort and the role of insurance
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
(1) Employment Law and Regulatory Issues
(a) Legal requirements
(b) Contracts of Employment
(c) Building Control / Building Regulations
(2) Company Law
(a) Characteristics and formation of a company
(b) Capital and finances
(c) Legal requirements for management and administration of a company
(d) Principles of the different insolvency procedures
(3) Law of Property and Tort
(a) Basics of Law of Property
(b) Basics of Law of Tort
(c) Nuisance
(d) Trespass
(e) Occupier's liability
(f) Negligence
(g) Liabilities of public authorities
(h) Construction insurances (including Professional Indemnity)
(4) Safety Management
(a) Project health and safety documentation (b) Management of health and safety (c) Designers and contractors health and safety systems
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
40.00%
Project
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Presentations, Short Answer Questions
1,2,3
40.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
No Description
1,2,3
60.00
n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment