Client , builders and proffesionals are constantly trying to avoid risk within the industry.
Critically examine the use of exclusion/limitation clauses in the Irish Construction
Industry/ Contracts (origin, need, purpose, limits, pitfalls, etc)
Briefly present the general law that relates to exclusion/limitation clauses. maybe look at
other jurisdictions
Can concentrate on the construction industry in general or specifically in relation to
construction contracts or arrangements.
Maximum word count 3000 words excluding reference/biblio.
Marking scheme:
40% Research/Case Law/Legislation/ Contracts
10% Writing style/presentation
40% discussion/argument/examples
10% Summary & Conclusion
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3. Adriaanse, J. (2016) Construction Contract Law. 4th Edition, Basingstoke, Palgrave MacMillan.
4. Baster, J., Minogue, A., O'Reilly, M., Ramsey, V. eds. (2011) Construction Law Handbook. 7th ed.
London, Thomas Telford Journals.
5. Uff, J. (2017) Construction Law. 12 th ed. London, Sweet and Maxwell.
6. Hewitt, A (2016) Construction Claims and Responses, 2nd Edition, LOndon, Wiley Blackwell
7. Klee, L, (2015) International Construction Contract Law, London, Wiley Blackwell