ARCT40140 Construction Legislation

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module includes areas of law and practice related to construction in Ireland, including- the legal framework (national and EU as it relates to construction and development); Planning & Development legislation (law, procedure and practice); Health & Safety legislation (law, procedure & practice); Building Control legislation (law, procedure and practice); building conservation (international treaties and national policy); sustainability, environmental, safety and other legislation relating to construction/ built environment, building procurement and architectural practice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this Module the student should be able to:
-Demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of all current relevant legislation and regulations relating to Planning & Development legislation and practice, Health & Safety legislation and practice, Building Control legislation and practice, building conservation, sustainability, environmental , and other legislation relating to construction/ built environment, procurement and architectural practice.
-Demonstrate an ability to identify the appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to a project and an ability to professionally advise a client in relation to compliance and statutory requirements.
-Demonstrate an ability to apply all relevant legislation, regulations and `best practice' standards throughout the design and construction of a project.
-Demonstrate an ability to implement effective quality control and audit procedures in relation to compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements.
-Demonstrate an ability to recognise his/her own limitations and an ability to identify other sources of information and expertise where required.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

24

Autonomous Student Learning

70

Online Learning

24

Total

118

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered online/ blended in 2022/23 in the Spring Trimester. Lecture recordings, learning material and readings will be available to students for flexible learning, supported by group tutorials. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Construction Legislation (O/L) (ARCT40770)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Written Examination (2 hours) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

80

Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Multi choice examination (1 hour) 1 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

20


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students have an opportunity to review their examination scripts. Written feedback is available on request.