| CODE | CPM1131 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Other Statutory Requirements | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Construction and Property Management | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Malta's building and construction laws differ between construction regulation, which refers to the control of the process of erection and fabrication of buildings and structures, and building regulation, which refers to the building as a product and needs to achieve specific performance characteristics in order to fulfil the expectations of the consumer. In this study-unit, students will have an in-depth understanding of statutory requirements the industry adheres to, throughout the project life cycle. Comparatively, European regulatory policies create a base and key to this knowledge is the availability of benchmarking for implemention in Malta. Students will learn that every stage of the building process belongs to the corresponding players in terms of duty and this calls for the performers for every element of the trade to be suitably licensed and sufficiently trained.Students will also engage with global environmental challenges and trends, and their implications on construction management practices. Emphasis will be placed on practical solutions to achieve sustainabile practices and compliance within the construction sector. Study-unit Aims: This unit aims to familiarise students with building rules, construction requirements, and performance attributes of local building trade. This will provide the control mechanism involved in local construction methods for achieving standards in building and other precast fabrication. Students will be assisted in reviewing Malta's building and construction regulations and other legal duties within the industry to review best practices in meeting local requirements. The understanding of implementation processes within regulatory frameworks, locally, will allow students to develop an awareness of the rationale for the need of proper licensing and qualifications for tradespersons. Students will engage with trends in meeting global environmental challenges and the implications for including such standards into building management practice. The industry led by the local building authority establishes and informs the construction-related ecosystem that incorporates effective governance, rules, and customised practices to facilitate networking platforms. In this case, case study practice will inform students on emerging methods to advocate for supporting compliant and sustainable building. The emphasis will be on feasible methods to achieve compliance within the construction sector and promote sustainable practices. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of building regulations, construction needs and specific performance characteristics; - Identify and explain relevant environmental legislation, standards, and certifications that govern the construction industry, both locally and globally; - Summarise the principles of benchmarking exercises for implemention of regulatory frameworks in Malta; - Discuss the concept of licencing, standardisations and building certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM) and how they contribute to construction; - Recognize the importance of building management techniques and the implications of non-compliance. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply construction principles and practices in real-world construction scenarios in adhering to legislation, standards, and certifications; - Develop and present reports or assessments on the legal compliance and regulatory status of construction projects; - Communicate effectively with stakeholders about legal requirements, compliance and best practice in construction projects. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Building regulation Act Chapter 513 - Development Planning Act, 2016 - Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act, 2015 - Code of Police Laws - Development Planning (Health and Sanitary) Regulations, 2016 - Environment and Planning Development Planning Act (EPDA) - Policy 38, Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA), Development Control Design Policy, Guidance and Standards 2015 (2015) - PR191338 Public Consultation on Legal Notice 72 of 2013 – Regulations Concerning the Avoidance of Damages - Building Regulation Act, Chapter 513 of the Laws of Malta - Building and Construction Authority Act, Act XIV of 2021 - Building and Construction Agency (Establishment) Order, Chapter 595 of the Laws of Malta - Civil Code, Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta - Code of Police Laws, Chapter 10 of the Laws of Malta - Development Planning Act, Chapter 552 of the Laws of Malta - Development Planning (Procedure for Applications and their Determination) - Regulations, Subsidiary Legislation 552.13 - Engineering Profession Act, Chapter 321 of the Laws of Malta. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | George Dimech |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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