Module code: BSV07104
Module title: Property and Construction Business Law
Examples of equivalent learning: Legal studies to a level equivalent to SCQF level 7 in Commercial Law

Types of contract, applications and principal features.
Standard Forms of Contract - availability and applications; relationship to common and statute law and ordinary contracts.
Provisions of current JCT SBC in regard to:
Obligations of the Parties; Instructions; Variations; Completion; Practical Completion and Making Good Defects; Payments, Retention and Final Accounts; Insurances; Damages and Contractual Claims; Sub Contracting; Determination.
NEC4 contract conditions and how they differ from the JCT SBC conditions.
Relevant Case Law.

On completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: demonstrate an understanding of the legal framework and procedures associated with the administration of the construction process;
LO2: explain and apply the general principles of construction contract procedures;
LO3: demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of construction professionals in the administration of construction contracts;
LO4: investigate, analyse and resolve contractual problems;