Module Descriptors
CONTRACTUAL PROCEDURES
STRA50090
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Philip Weston
Email: P.J.Weston@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Ashworth, A (2001) Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry (Longman) ISBN 0582432235
Kwakye, A A (1997) Construction Project Administration in Practice Pearson Education ISBN 0582294614
JCT Tribunal (2001) Practice Note 5 (Series 2) Deciding on the Appropriate Form of JCT Contract RIBA Publications
The Aqua Group (1996) Contract Administration for the Building Team Blackwell Science, ISBN 0632038470
Kwakye, A A (1997) Construction Project Administration in Practice Pearson Education ISBN 0582294614
JCT Tribunal (2001) Practice Note 5 (Series 2) Deciding on the Appropriate Form of JCT Contract RIBA Publications
The Aqua Group (1996) Contract Administration for the Building Team Blackwell Science, ISBN 0632038470
Module Additional Assessment Details
Individual coursework (2,500 words) based on a case study. (100%) All Learning Outcomes.
Module Resources
LRC including library, learning materials, computers, internet and intranet, standard forms of contract.
CIB WG11(1997)Towards a 30% Productivity Improvement in Construction Thomas Telford ISBN 0727725505
CIOB (1997) Construction Success Thomas Telford ISBN 0727725416
CIOB (1997) Partnering the Team Thomas Telford ISBN 0727725513
Egan , J (1998) Rethinking Construction DETR ISBN 1851120947
Latham, M (1994) Constructing the Team Stationery Office Books
ISBN 011752994X
CIB WG11(1997)Towards a 30% Productivity Improvement in Construction Thomas Telford ISBN 0727725505
CIOB (1997) Construction Success Thomas Telford ISBN 0727725416
CIOB (1997) Partnering the Team Thomas Telford ISBN 0727725513
Egan , J (1998) Rethinking Construction DETR ISBN 1851120947
Latham, M (1994) Constructing the Team Stationery Office Books
ISBN 011752994X
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures (12 hours) Workshops (12 hours)
Key issues will be introduced in the lectures and tutorials will develop these points which will involve working in small groups.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 36 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 24 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based enquiry as part of your independent learning.
Key issues will be introduced in the lectures and tutorials will develop these points which will involve working in small groups.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 36 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 24 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based enquiry as part of your independent learning.
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to develop a working knowledge of the nature and purpose of legal requirements and the type of procurement arrangements that are used in the construction industry. The following areas will be covered:
Investigate procurement systems and contractual arrangements: Clients requirements, briefing, time, value, quality and risk. Select appropriate procurement route and form of contract. Examine the roles and responsibilities of parties and organisations involved in the project: during pre-contract and post-contract stages i.e., planning, programming and monitoring, on site/off-site communications. Roles of professional bodies, trade associations and statutory bodies. Investigate contractual classes: interim certificates, retention, liquidated damages, variations, dayworks, provisional and prime cost sums, domestic and nominated sub contractors, final claims account, workmanship, statutory obligations, CDM regulations, quality, supply chain management: Nominated/named subcontractors/suppliers, domestic subcontractors.
Investigate procurement systems and contractual arrangements: Clients requirements, briefing, time, value, quality and risk. Select appropriate procurement route and form of contract. Examine the roles and responsibilities of parties and organisations involved in the project: during pre-contract and post-contract stages i.e., planning, programming and monitoring, on site/off-site communications. Roles of professional bodies, trade associations and statutory bodies. Investigate contractual classes: interim certificates, retention, liquidated damages, variations, dayworks, provisional and prime cost sums, domestic and nominated sub contractors, final claims account, workmanship, statutory obligations, CDM regulations, quality, supply chain management: Nominated/named subcontractors/suppliers, domestic subcontractors.