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Core Module Information
Module title: Contract Administration and Practice
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV08127
Module leader: Nirodha Fernando
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module, you will study standard construction contracts, focusing particularly on the conditions of the JCT and NEC contracts. You will examine key contractual provisions for effective cost management, quality assurance, and timely project delivery. You will also develop the ability to apply contractual principles to effectively manage and resolve real-world contractual issues encountered in construction practice.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain the contractual documentation and various types of construction contracts, identifying their principal features and suitability for different project types.

LO2: Prepare and assess payment valuations, contractual claims, and variations per the key provisions within the JCT.

LO3: Identify and evaluate legal remedies, including damages, collateral warranties, and subcontracting within JCT, NEC, and relevant case law.

LO4: Interpret and explain key provisions within the JCT, including obligations of the parties, making good defects, insurance, bonds, and other contractual requirements.

LO5: Compare NEC contract conditions with JCT, emphasising their provisions and applications, assessing differences in structure and risk management, and selecting appropriate contract types for project scenarios.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nirodha Fernando
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Over these 20 hours of lectures, students will be learning about contract documents, types of contracts, and the applications of standard forms of contract JCT and NEC, focusing on payment, time-related, quality-related clauses and legal remedies.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Over these 10-hours of tutorials, the students will be learning to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems, covering key areas such as contract documents, types of contracts, and the applications of standard forms of contract JCT and NEC, payment, time-related, quality-related clauses and legal remedies through activities like case studies.
Online Guided independent study 170 Students will use this time to review what they’ve learnt from lectures to deepen their understanding of course materials, conduct thorough research, analyse relevant case studies, and work on assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 Words This coursework comprises a real-life scenario designed to facilitate the practical application of problem-solving skills in contract documentation, focusing on standard contract forms, including JCT and NEC , emphasis is placed on understanding and applying clauses related to payment, time management, quality assurance, and legal remedies.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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Contract Administration and Practice
 

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