| CODE | CPM1110 | ||||||||
| TITLE | The Regulatory Processes in Construction | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Construction and Property Management | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit offers a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory processes that oversee the construction sector. It encompasses fundamental legislative frameworks, planning policies, health and safety requirements, environmental compliance, and professional standards. Students will gain an understanding of how regulations impact construction projects, the role of regulatory bodies, and the importance of compliance in ensuring safety, sustainability, and efficiency in the built environment. Through case studies and practical applications, students will develop the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements within construction management. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory frameworks that govern the construction industry. It will cover legal requirements, planning policies, health and safety regulations, environmental considerations, and professional standards. The unit will also explore the roles of various regulatory bodies, compliance procedures, and the implications of non-compliance. By the end of the study-unit, students will have developed an in-depth awareness of the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in construction management. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Apply concepts, rules or procedures related to legal and regulatory frameworks governing the construction industry, to locally-based case scenarios; • Explain the roles and responsibilities of regulatory bodies in construction management oversight; • Create strategies to organize and examine the implementation of new enforcement in construction sites; • Evaluate impact of negligence and explain the significance of health and safety regulations in construction projects, in the context of factual events. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Identifying potential issues: Proactively anticipate regulatory challenges and developing solutions before they arise; • Analysing information: Evaluate regulatory changes and determining their impact on projects and finding innovative ways to comply with regulations while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness; • Staying current on regulations: Discuss changes to laws, codes, and standards and learning from mistakes through identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practice, thus preventing future errors; • Critically discuss regulatory construction materials and methods, to be applied and understood for site practice; • Demonstrate awareness of construction practices, critical for applying regulations effectively, and used for on-site practices; • Thorough inspections and documentation: Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and properly documented for on-site application. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Core Texts: - Chappell, D. (2021). Construction Contracts: Questions and Answers. 4th ed. Routledge. - Hughes, P., & Ferrett, E. (2016). Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction. Routledge. Supplementary Readings - Murray, M., & Dainty, A. (2009). Corporate Social Responsibility in the Construction Industry. Routledge. - Furst, S., & Ramsey, V. (2023). Keating on Construction Contracts. 11th ed. Sweet & Maxwell. - Relevant Maltese and EU regulatory documents and policies from the Planning Authority (PA), the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA), and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Maria McKenna |
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