Topic: Construction Law

Order Description Assessment breakdown: Assessment criteria is given above Course Title BSc(Hons) Surveying (Quantity Surveying) BSc(Hons) Surveying (Building Surveying) BSc(Hons) Construction Project Management Module Title Construction Law and Regulatory Framework Module Code TFA1010 Module Credit 20 Assessment Number 2 % weight 60% Tutors TBA Learning outcomes (to be assessed) Knowledge and understanding A. Apply appropriate contractual principles to a range of problem scenarios and provide articulate and logical solutions; B. Recognise the context within which planning, building control and the CDM regulations occur, the design/construction issues/aspects with which each is concerned, and the roles and responsibilities of the relevant parties; Abilities E. Develop competence in the use of a range of legal (and sometimes non-legal) and statutory research sources, in both paper and electronic format; F. Demonstrate the ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, in a professional, ethical and unambiguous fashion, and to present illustrated presentation material/reports; G. Solve practical problems through the application of authoritative rules of law, both substantive and procedural; Submission Date 12/12/16 Submission location Turnitin – via Unilearn Return Date to Students (3 term time weeks after date of submission) 02/01/2016 Return method Unilearn Internal moderator Prof Song Wu Date the assessment brief was moderated by the External Examiner Project synopsis Understanding the overall regulatory framework and current regulatory requirements to manage construction projects is vital for construction managers and surveyors. Project/Assessment requirements: You are required a write a 2500 words essay addressing the tasks noted below: Project/Assessment Task: You are tasked to write a report to evaluate the role of planning regulation, building control and CDM regulations (including conservations) within the UK construction industry. You are expected to discuss current provisions, their importance on issues such as typical management of construction activities, health and safety, environmental protection and any notable shortcomings, by researching and referencing relevant sources. Assessment breakdown: Coursework 2 (Final) – An essey to evaluate the role of planning regulation, building control and CDM regulations (including conservations) within the UK construction industry (60%) – (2500 words) (learning outcomes C, D, E-G) A 2500 words report to be prepared based on task explained above. Following criteria will be used when evaluating the essays. • Basic understanding planning regulations, building control and CDM regulations – 40% • In depth discussion about the current provisions to cover issues such as typical management of construction activities, health and safety, environmental protection within the above – 50% • Language, clarity of presentation. – 10% Ethics: If a student has ethical concerns regarding teaching and learning, it is their responsibility to bring it to the attention of the module/course leader. University and school ethical guidelines are available from http://goo.gl/RrH6ZH. The school of Art Design and Architecture has adopted an ethical framework involving a low and high risk approach to ethics. Students should ensure any activity associated with the assessment or module complies with the University and schools ethical guidelines. Please use the flowchart (http://goo.gl/6F5qf) to determine if you are required to complete the ethics approval forms (low risk approval form http://goo.gl/gQPaH3; high risk approval form http://goo.gl/iCl8h). A copy of the signed approval form should be submitted with the associated assessment. Guidance regarding participants consent can be found at http://goo.gl/Ns7Mim and http://goo.gl/6o6aBq Reading List: • Galbraith A. et al, (2010) Galbraith's Building and Land Management Law for Students, 6th Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann. • The Aqua Group (2002) Pre-contract Practice and Contract Administration • for the Building Team (New Edition). Blackwell Science. • Speaight, A. and Stone, G. (2010) Architect’s Legal Handbook; The Law for Architects. 9th Edition. Architectural Press. • Stephenson, J. (2004) Building Regulations Explained (7th Edition), E.& F.N. Spon, London. • Card, R., Murdoch, J. & Murdoch, S. (2011) Estate Management Law, 7th Edition, LexisNexis UK. • Cullingworth, J.B. and Nadin, V. (2014) Town and Country Planning in the UK. (15th Edition). Routledge. • Health and Safety Commission, (2007) Managing health and safety in construction: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 Approved Code of Practice. HSE Books. Referencing: Referencing is required to comply with APA6 standards: www.hud.ac.uk/library/finding- information/apa-referencing/ Other Information Students must keep a copy of the work whether or not any receipt is issued for the submission. Assessment Criteria: As provided above