CONFIDENTIAL AP/QSM507/BQS507
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING (HONS)
CONSTRUCTION LAW II (QSM507/BQS507)
COURSEWORK 2 – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Instructions:
a) This is a group assignment consisting of 5 or 6 members.
b) The submission should be in the form stated in the tasks by using good English.
c) Each member of the group shall be part of the group’s written report.
d) Issue: Week 9 and Submission: Week 11
e) Submission of hardcopy or softcopy written report via the platform as required by the respective
lecturer.
Write a REPORT on a Construction Case Law:
1.0 CRITERIA FOR CASE LAW
1. Must be ONE (1) Malaysian construction case law
2. The case must be selected from the period of 2019 to 2024
3. The case must be related to construction disputes on matters regarding the following:
(i) formation of a contract
(ii) validity of the contract
(iii) terms of the contract
(iv) discharge of contract, or
(v) remedies for breach of contract
4. All groups should refer to different case law when discussing the findings.
2.0 WRITTEN REPORT should include the following:
1. Name of case law – i.e., Plaintiff v Defendant
2. Identification of case, e.g., MLJ 1 2024, CLJ…
3. Facts of the case
4. The decision by the court in the context of:
(i) Legal precedent used by the court
(ii) Impacts of the decision on the existing contract terms
(iii) Impact on each disputing party’s contractual responsibilities
5. Lessons learned on how the findings from the case law provide best practices for
construction practitioners when managing construction contracts in the future.
Clauses should be referred from the PWD Standard Form(s) of Contract (Rev.1/2010) / PAM Contract 2018,
Contracts Act 1950 or other contractual reference used in the case law.
END OF TASK
MARKING FORM BQS 507 – CONSTRUCTION LAW II
COURSEWORK 1: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (20%)
CAMPUS : SHAH ALAM/ SERI ISKANDAR / KOTA SAMARAHAN
GROUP : 3A / 3B / 3C / 3D / 3E/ 3F
MEMBERS
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Full Marks
No. Criteria Comments
Marks Given
1 Name and identification of case 10
2 Facts of the case 20
3 Decision by the court 30
4 Lesson learned 30
5 Related references or evidence 10
TOTAL : 100
Reduce to :
20%
ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR COURSE WORK I (CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT)
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement
8 - 10 5-7 3-4 1-2
1. Case
Clearly identifies the case with Mostly accurate Basic identification; some Incomplete or incorrect
Identification
full citation, relevant parties, identification with minor details or context may be identification; significant
(10 marks)
and context. missing details. missing. details missing.
16 – 20
Thorough and clear 11- 15 6 - 10 1-5
2. Facts of the Case presentation of all relevant Clear presentation with Basic presentation; some Incomplete or unclear facts;
(20 marks) facts related to the dispute, most relevant facts, minor important facts or details many important details
including key issues and details omitted. missing. missing.
contract terms.
25 - 30
18 - 24
Detailed and insightful analysis 10 - 17 1 - 10
Good analysis with key
3. Court’s Decision of the court’s decision, Basic analysis; some key Limited or unclear analysis;
aspects covered, though
(30 marks) including its impact on contract aspects or implications may many key aspects or
some details may be less
terms, responsibilities, and be missing. implications missing.
clear.
dispute resolution.
25 - 30
Comprehensive discussion of 18 - 24 10 - 17 1 - 10
practical lessons from the Clear discussion of lessons Basic discussion of lessons; Limited or unclear
4. Lessons Learned
case, including best practices with good practical practical relevance or discussion of lessons;
(30 marks)
for managing construction relevance and recommendations may be practical relevance not well
disputes and avoiding similar recommendations. limited. addressed.
issues.
8 - 10
5-7 3-4 1-2
5. References Excellent use of relevant
Good use of references Basic use of references; Limited or ineffective use of
and Evidence references and evidence to
with minor issues in some issues with integration references; major issues
(10 marks) support the analysis, well-
integration or citation. or citation. with citation
integrated and cited.
