MGMT07043 2019 Contract Administration

Identify and describe how various types of Civil Engineering Contract distribute Construction risks between the parties to a contract.

Define the applications of Contract Law and their implications to the Construction process

Compile and report on a Student selected Civil Engineering project in relation to the contract details, claims, costs and time of completion of the project

Select and Evaluate the processes of Project Management and their applications in a Civil Engineering Context.

Describe the procedures in European Public Procurement Directives

The teaching and learning strategy is based on the use of both direct verbal and visual instruction (theory lectures, presentations and practical and project briefings), and aural learning by giving instruction and guidance during project work and assignments. 

Group interaction and enquiry-based learning is encouraged during project and laboratory work using group feedback to review progress and facilitate group discussion and collaboration.

The learning is also supplemented by independent learning with library, on-line and digital resources available for learners to research publications and knowledge for assignments, project work and to complement theory from lectures.

This strategy is accommodated by providing two hours per week of theory lectures and two hours per week of laboratory and project work classes.

The module is assessed using a blended mix of final semester examination (60%), Summative Moodle Quizes (10%) and project report work (30%).

Each learner must achieve a mark of at least 40% to pass the module and meet the learning outcomes.

Assessment of the examination and submitted project reports shall be summative in form. Formative assessment will also be used continuously during the laboratory, project and site visit report work to guide and provide feedback on progress to the learner.

Group work, where appropriate, is assessed by determining the individual contribution of each learner using group meetings, discussion and feedback

Learners shall repeat only the failed elements. The learner must then achieve an overall mark of 40% to pass the module, including repeat assessments, which will be determined from the combination of assessment elements as per the assessment strategy.

1. Contract Law

2. Public Procurement Under European Directives

3. Standard forms of Contract

4. Dispute resolution in the construction industry

5. Risk and Insurance in the construction industry