Core Module Information
Module title: Contract Administration (GA)

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BSV08404
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 as per the key provisions within the JCT .

LO3: Identify and evaluate legal remedies , including damages, collateral warranties, and subcontracting within the context of 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 SBC with emphasis on their provisions and applications, assessing differences in structure, risk management and selecting appropriate contract types for project scenarios.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mike Thomson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 8 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 36 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Groupwork (Scheduled) 3 Contact Module Leader
Other Work based learning 135 Contact Module Leader
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 1-5 11 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1500 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Contract Administration (GA)