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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Requirements
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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