The innovative Diploma in Construction Law from the Law Society of Ireland provides professionals from across the industry with a comprehensive examination 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, and this course bridges that skills gap.
Across four detailed modules, students are guided through the complex issues that arise from the multiparty nature of the construction process. Students scrutinise the standard forms of construction contracts, with particular focus on the public works and RIAI contracts.
What key skills will you come away with?
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Professionally communicate with a wide range of diverse construction-management stakeholders, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the principles of construction contracts and the rationale for amending standard form contracts;
- Explain and identify the impact and interaction of contract law and tort in the construction process;
- Advise on compliance with statutory obligations, including health and safety and building control legislation;
- Critically assess and report on the implications of important case law developments and legislative changes;
- Develop skills to evaluate and critically analyse how a contract is discharged and identify how a contract is performed and breached; and
- Describe how alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (such as adjudication and arbitration) operate and provide advice to clients on the merits and suitability of these different mechanisms.
Hear from past students:
As a mechanical engineer with 20 years’ experience in the construction business, the Diploma delivered precisely the skills and knowledge that I need to progress my profession. It encompasses many of the legal and contractual elements that are found in construction projects. The lessons are provided by top specialists in the construction business. Their experience in the field is the added value that one receives from this course. I highly recommend the Diploma in Construction Law – it is worth the investment — Daniel Speich, project engineer manager, Siemens Energy
As a civil engineer working in higher education, the diploma was a fantastic opportunity for further professional development. The course covers a wide range of topics relevant to construction professionals. I found the course activities and construction law lecturers very engaging. Other learners on the course came from both legal and construction backgrounds, so the workshops and group assignments were a great way to share practice and learn from each other. The online course Hub was a great resource for reviewing lectures and accessing reading materials, and the technical support from the course administrators was excellent. I would recommend the Diploma to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge in the area. — Eleanor Diver, civil engineering & construction lecturer, Atlantic Technological University
The course starts on October 11 and is delivered primarily online, with some sessions taking place at the Law Society of Ireland.
Find out more: https://www.lawsociety.ie/A25-Diploma-in-Construction-Law