Course syllabus

Construction Process and Construction Law
Byggprocessen med entreprenadrätt

VBEA25, 7.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: IBYA2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The purpose of the course is to provide the students with knowledge and understanding about actors, regulation and processes that needs to considered in the planning, production and running of a facility. Furthermore the aim of the course is to give basic knowledge about metods and analysis needed in construction project management and knowledge about legislation and practises in Swedish construction law.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course intends to provide a orientation about thoses activities carried out in the construction process and deals with these issues from a client perspective. Deepened analysis is made in the stages of conceptual design, design and production, and in addition issues concerning health and safety and running and maintenance. Furthermore the course covers general legislative conditions and deepening understanding of construction law and construction procurement. The course is based on a number of lectures and excersises.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Approved written exam. The exam will be a home exam with open books.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Construction Process and Construction Law.
Credits: 7.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: VBEA20 VFR601 VBEA10

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Stefan Olander, stefan.olander@construction.lth.se
Course administrator: Kolbrun Arnadottir, kolbrun.arnadottir@construction.lth.se

Further information

Course information on Canvas