COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: LEGAL ASPECTS IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 413 C 3 3 0 0 3 7.5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Julinda Keçi
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: Overview of basic construction laws on planning, inspection and controlling, construction-related acts and orders, rules and regulations affecting construction and reconstruction, construction contracts, health & safety.
Course Objectives: Overview of basic construction laws, construction-related acts and orders, rules and regulations affecting construction and reconstruction, construction contracts, health & safety.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Classification of construction works based on: technical standards and specifications; real estate valuation; planning-design-monitoring-testing services; Euro-codes; licencing
3 Classification of construction works based on: technical standards and specifications; real estate valuation; planning-design-monitoring-testing services; Euro-codes; licencing
4 Technical specifications of construction works
5 Review of construction, reconstruction and adaptation works, and their functional requirements
6 Legal Structures in Albanian Construction industry
7 Construction Site Planning
8 Procurement, supervision and coordination of construction works
9 Legal aspects on: Urban planning, Inspection & control, Housing, Legalization, Public Services, Transport, Water supply & Water resources, Public procurement, Internal Auditing
10 Legal aspects on: Urban planning, Inspection & control, Housing, Legalization, Public Services, Transport, Water supply & Water resources, Public procurement, Internal Auditing
11 Legal aspects on: Urban planning, Inspection & control, Housing, Legalization, Public Services, Transport, Water supply & Water resources, Public procurement, Internal Auditing
12 Typical Contracts, Agreement Acts and Miscellaneous legal requirements and obligations
13 Health and Safety
14 Health and Safety
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: * Julian KASHARAJ & Niko NASKA ( 2018), “TEKNIKË DHE LEGJISLACION KANTIERI"
Other References: * John MURDOCH & Will HUGHES, “Construcion Contracts Law and Management”, Fourth edition * Kastriot Ponari, Enea Mustafaraj, Ideal Gjoni (2015), "Siguria ne Pune: Manual per punene ne kantier". * Collier, K. (2001). Construction contracts (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-755927-5 * Kelleher Jr., T. J., & Walters, G. S. (2009). Smith, Currie & Hancock’s common sense construction law: a practical guide for the construction professional (4th ed.). New York City: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 classify construction works based on different legal perspectives
2 understand and relate technical documentations in compliance with applicable legal acts
3 interpret and apply miscellaneous legal requirements and obligations in civil engineering
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 2
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 5
6 an ability to communicate effectively 3
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 5
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 4
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 4
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Case Study
5
20
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42
Mid-terms 0
Assignments 5 15 75
Final examination 0
Other 1 22.5 22.5
Total Work Load:
187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):
7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
7.5