Unit of Study PLAN6001 Building Legislation (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

This unit considers the fundamentals of the building legislation, such as the Building Act, Building Regulations, the National Construction Code 2022 Volumes 1 and 2, and their impact on the construction process.

Unit content

1. Introduction to Building Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks

2. Compliance Assessment under Building Codes and Standards

3. Legal Case Analysis and Dispute Resolution in Construction

4. Building Policy Instruments and Legislative Reform

5. Governance, Industry Practice, and Public Interest

6. Ethical Responsibilities and Professional Standards in Construction Management

Availabilities

Not offered in 2025

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

interpret and apply relevant building legislation, codes, and regulatory frameworks to assess compliance across diverse building construction scenarios.

analyse legal case scenarios to identify statutory obligations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and implications for the construction professional.

critically evaluate building policy instruments and legislative reforms in relation to industry practice, governance, and public interest.

reflect on and justify ethical responsibilities and professional standards within the building construction management industry.

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