Construction Contracts and Dispute Management

SHE level M
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMK226177
Module Leader Gibril Njie
School School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment
Subject Construction and Surveying
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

This module operates an overall 50% pass rate.

In-depth understanding of contract administration in a modern international commercial environment based on the main standard form contracts. Examine the various methods of resolving disputes arising under construction contracts at law, through statutory legislation and by agreement: Litigation Arbitration Adjudication ADR including Mediation, Negotiation and Dispute Boards. Comparison of cross border/international methods of dispute resolution particularly in relation to Arbitration and Adjudication.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Seminars 20.00
Independent Learning 100.00
Assessment 30.00

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 80 45 Coursework on Contracts and Disputes (3500 words)
Course Work002 20 45 Online assessment