period defined in the contract (3.1.2) generally after completion (3.5.23), during which the contractor (3.7.6) has an obligation to make good inadequacies and shortcomings in the materials and workmanship covered by the contract that are indicated by the client (3.7.2) or his representative
Mandamus
Mandamus: (Latin: we command) High Court order commanding an individual, organisation, administrative tribunal or court to perform a certain action – usually to correct an earlier illegal action or failure to fulfil some statutory duty.
Manual Handling Operations
Tasks that require a person to exert bodily force to transport a load by lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying an object.
Market Surveillance
The local Building Control Authority is the relevant authority for market surveillance in Ireland. They can use their powers of enforcement where products are not in compliance with the Construction Products Regulations CPR.
Material Alteration
“material alteration” means an alteration (other than a repair or renewal), where the work, or any part of the work, carried out by itself would be subject to a requirement of Part A or B of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations.
Material Change of Use
Material Change of Use Section 3(3) of the Ac( a ) a building, being a building which was not originally constructed for occupation as a dwelling, or which, though so constructed, has been appropriated to other purposes, becomes used as a dwelling,
Material Considerations
A matter that should be taken into account in deciding a planning application or on an appeal against a planning decision.
Material Data Safety Sheet
A document that details information on potentially hazardous substances, along with guidance on how to handle them safely.
Mediation
Mediation: Form of alternative dispute resolution involving an agreed mediator acting as a facilitator to help the parties negotiate an agreement. The mediator does not adjudicate on the issues or force a compromise only the parties involved can resolve the dispute. The result of a successful mediation is called a settlement.
Mens rea
Mens rea: (Latin: guilty mind) Most crimes require proof of guilty intention before a person can be convicted. The prosecution must prove either that the accused knew his action was illegal or that he was reckless or grossly negligent. Some offences (such as drunken driving) are matters of strict liability, which means that the intention or state of mind of the person committing the offence is irrelevant.
