Diploma in Construction Law

Programme structure and approach to learning

This advanced-level diploma course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the specialised discipline of construction law and practice in Ireland. The increasing complexity of construction law provides for a proliferation of contracts and conflict and dispute resolution mechanisms. This complexity has led to a demand for professionals with the skills to analyse, manage, and solve intricate problems that often arise on major projects.

Modules

The programme is based on the following module scheme:

Module 1: An introduction to Construction Law

• Specialised stream for lawyers introducing the construction process,
• Specialised introductory stream for non-lawyers introducing the principles of the law of contract,
• An overview of the standard forms of contract,
• Specialists and subcontractors.

Module 2: Construction procurement – the tendering process

• An overview of the Public Procurement Directive,
• The tendering procedure,
• Remedies available to unsuccessful candidates.

Module 3: Construction contracts

• Responsibility for design in construction contracts,
• Lump sum and quantities contracts,
• Supply chain: subcontracting,
• Change,
• Time and completion,
• Security and overall liability,
• Ordinary certification and payment.

Module 4: Construction dispute resolution

• Multiparty construction litigation,
• Conciliation and mediation,
• Dispute resolution through adjudication,
• Arbitration practice and procedure.

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