Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

4342BEUG-JAN-CTY

Aims

To provide students with an appreciation of the basic principles of English law with particular reference to the built environment. To develop an understanding of the principles of health & safety legislation with particular reference to the built environment.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to the English legal system; the nature and significance of the principles and procedures of law and legislation as applied to the construction and built environment sector. Introduction to the Law of Contract: liabilities and responsibilities of parties to a contract and breach of contract. Construction contracts; types of procurement arrangements used within the construction and built environment sector. Current issues and best practice associated with the procurement of construction projects through reference to government and industry sponsored reports and recommendations. Introduction to Tort Law; principles of negligence and duty of care, and application to the built environment. Introduction to Land Law; land and property ownership and legal rights. Main health & safety legislation and approved codes of practice applicable to the construction and built environment sector, including the CDM Regulations. The main requirements of an effective health and safety policy, procedures and the organisational arrangements necessary for its implementation. Hazard and risk identification; risk assessment and review. Monitoring effectiveness of safety policies and procedures. Health and Safety in Practice
Module Overview:
This module provides you with an appreciation of the basic principles of English law with particular reference to the built environment. It also helps develop an understanding of the principles of health & safety legislation with particular reference to the built environment.

 
Additional Information:
This module will provide students with an appreciation of the basic principles of English law with particular reference to the built environment and will develop an understanding of the principles of health & safety legislation with particular reference to the built environment.

Assessments

Centralised Exam
Report