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Overview
Construction projects bring unique legal and commercial challenges, and a solid understanding of construction law is essential for anyone working in the sector.
This Construction and Infrastructure Law course at BPP University gives you a clear introduction to construction principles, procurement routes, standard forms and dispute resolution processes, all explained through examples drawn from real projects.
You’ll gain the confidence to review construction contracts, understand how risk is allocated and support clients or colleagues more effectively in managing construction‑related issues.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand core construction law principles and how they apply to infrastructure projects
- Apply contract law concepts in the construction context, including risk, time, money and liability
- Recognise key statutory requirements, including the HGCRA 1996, Building Safety Act 2022 and UCTA 1977
- Identify and evaluate different procurement routes and choose an appropriate fo rm of contract
- Understand the structure and purpose of JCT, NEC, FIDIC and consultancy/appointment contracts
- Analyse common construction contract terms, such as design obligations, defects, liquidated damages and payment mechanisms
- Navigate the main construction dispute resolution routes, including adjudication, litigation and ADR
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Construction law: key principles & risk allocation
- Contract law in construction: time, money, design, defects & LDs
- Key legislation: HGCRA 1996, Building Safety Act 2022, UCTA
- Procurement routes: traditional, design & build, management contracting, framework agreements
- Standard forms: JCT, NEC, FIDIC, consultancy appointments, subcontracts, letters of intent
- Collateral warranties, novation agreements & performance security (bonds)
- Common construction contract clauses: payment, design responsibility, extensions of time
- Dispute resolution: adjudication, litigation & ADR
- Practical exercises using real‑life construction scenarios
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Legal Studies View 71 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is suitable for lawyers at all levels, including trainees and students, who want a grounding in construction and infrastructure law.
- It will also benefit non‑lawyers who work closely with construction contracts, including architects, engineers, surveyors, accountants and HR professionals and who need a clearer understanding of the legal and commercial principles involved.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents630 GBP / full≈ 630 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents630 GBP / full≈ 630 GBP / full
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