Ashworth, A (2001) Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 4th Edition Longman ISBN 0582432235
Wills, CJ & Willis, J (1997) Specification Writing for Architects and Surveyors 11th Edition Blackwell Science ISBN 0632042060
The Aqua Group (1992) Pre-Contract Practice for the Building Team 8th Edition Blackwell Science ISBN 0632028173
JC Tribunal (2001) Practice Note 5 (Series 2) Deciding on the Appropriate Form of JCT Contract RIBA Publications

Standard forms of contract, ICT and library resources, Internet, previously prepared Bills of Quantities and Specifications.
Building Project Information Committee (1987) Common Arrangement of Work Sections for Building Work Building Project Information Committee, ISBN 0951266209
National Building Specification - online
Internet information sources can be accessed through the Learning Resource Centre.

Delivery will comprise lectures (12 hours) and workshops (12 hours) which will include student centred exercises and independent study.

Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 24 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.

This module provides an introduction to the preparation and application of contract documents within the construction industry. It will look at the following aspects:
Taking the client's brief and proceeding with developing the following documents:-
Contract documents: drawings, forms of contract, bills of quantities, specification, schedules, master programme, Co-ordinated Project Information (CPI).
Specification: Purpose and use, contents and drafting.
Issues relating to contractual documents and contractual requirements.
Application of contractual documents to construction project.

Individual coursework 2,500 words (100%) (Learning Outcomes 1 ? 4)
The coursework will assess the understanding of contract documentation and the preparation of materials and workmanship specification clauses appropriate to a case study.