See attached It is 3 papers 3000 words eachAssessment Information/Brief 2019 20
Module title
BIM for the Built Environment
CRN
55624 I2
55625 I5
Level
7
Assessment title
Business Report
Weighting within module
This assessment is worth 100% of the overall module mark.
Submission deadline date and time
7th May 2020 16.00 UK time
Module Leader/Assessment set by
Vitalij Tetervov/Christine Gausden/Professor Jason Underwood
How to submit
You should submit your assessment through the link provided in the Assessments section of Blackboard
Assessment task details and instructions
Across the international construction sector there continues to be momentum to transform. This is often driven by the Government’s commitment to facilitate digital information delivery enabled through Building Information Modelling (BIM) on public procured projects to derive better outcomes from their built assets. This commitment to working with the industry in facilitating the transformation has led to the provision of a set of supporting standards, protocols, classification system, documentation, etc.; defined in the BIM mandate of the UK for example, which are now beginning to be developed for the international market.
In this context, this assessment has two options, which you are required to read through both before deciding on one of the options:
Option 1
You have been appointed by a Government Department as a project management consultant for the procurement of a new project. The design and construction consultants (architects, engineers, contractors etc.) for the project have not yet been appointed. You may choose any project type that is normally procured by a Government. For reference, a list of the UK Government Departments and what they do is available at the following link
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https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations.
As part of your role, you have been asked to define the BIM related documents and amendments to existing documentation that would be necessary to manage and control this project in line with the Government’s current BIM recommendations. You should consider the standards, protocols, documentation, etc. necessary and explain their purpose, contents and requirements specifically to the delivery of the project in line with their requirements.
Content lists of major BIM documents should be provided as an Appendix to demonstrate your understanding of the purpose of these documents and the categories of information and decisions necessary to complete them.
You should also provide a flowchart of the sequence of the documents and the interactions required in support of your discussion –– 25% of the marks will be related to the flowchart provided.
Option 2
You have been appointed to review one of a private organisation’s existing projects against the current standards. This maybe a project you have worked on or have access to information on. You are required to indicate what has been instigated to meet the BIM requirements and where the project falls short with complying to the requirements. You should consider the standards, protocols, documentation, etc. necessary and explain their purpose, contents and requirements specifically to the delivery of the project in line with that defined by local BIM requirements.
A list of the relevant BIM documents with a brief description should be provided as an Appendix to demonstrate your understanding of the purpose of these documents and the categories of information and decisions necessary to complete them.
You should also provide a flowchart of the sequence of the documents and the interactions required in support of your discussion — 25% of the marks will be related to the flowchart provided.
Assessed intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
1. Recognise and critically appraise the role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in collaborative built environment processes and practices.
2. Interpret benefits in adopting BIM in projects and critically appraise the deployment of BIM on the collaborative project level.
3. Critically describe how BIM supports collaboration and sustainability during integrated construction processes.
Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills
1. Understand your role on a collaborative BIM project.
2. Demonstrate critical awareness of the key theories, principles and concepts of BIM and the digital built environment to deliver whole life value.
3. Demonstrate a high level competence in the critical appraisal of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in relation to delivering whole life value of the
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digital built environment.
Transferable Skills and other Attributes
1. A high standard of appreciation and understanding of collaborative BIM and produce new solutions to project problems.
2. A high level of competence in the critical appraisal and methodological ramifications of collaborative BIM.
3. A high level of independent research, design and problem solving skills.
4. A competence in applying theoretical and methodological concepts in integrated design projects.
5. Self–management and learning to analyse own personal strengths and weaknesses and formulating strategies for improvement.
Module Aims
The aims of this module are:
1. To develop a critical awareness of how BIM affects different roles on a sustainable collaborative project.
2. To provide a systematic and critical understanding of data structures and standards, to inform data exchange needs in different use cases.
3. To provide a systematic and critical understanding of various technological tools to facilitate the construction of sustainable buildings including communication with all project stakeholders.
Word count/ duration (if applicable)
Your assessment should not exceed 3000 words and represent appropriately up to 40 hours of research application and writing. Only the first 3000 words (as defined above) will be marked. Any words you write in excess of this word count will be ignored.
Feedback arrangements
You can expect to receive feedback within 15 working days of your submission and will be loaded into Blackboard. All marks and grades issued to students are provisional until ratified by examination boards.
Support arrangements
You can obtain support for this assessment from your module tutors. In addition, time will be allocated during lectures throughout the duration of the module for discussion and further support.
Further support can be gained from:
askUS
The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS.
Good Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct
Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students require http://www.salford.ac.uk/skills–for–learning.
Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously. You can find out how to avoid
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academic misconduct here https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills–for–learning.
Assessment Information
If you have any questions about assessment rules, you can find out more here.
Personal Mitigating Circumstances
If personal mitigating circumstances may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about personal mitigating circumstances procedure here.
Personal Tutor/Student Progression Administrator
If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator.
Assessment Criteria
You should look at the assessment criteria to find out what we are specifically looking at during the assessment.
Below is a summary of how you will be assessed. Please read it carefully taking into consideration the weighting of the different sections. This will give you an idea of where to concentrate your efforts.
The 3000 word report will make up 75% of the marks. Below is a summary of how this will be assessed:
Demonstration of appropriate knowledge and understanding of the subject area (15%)
Comprehensiveness of the report in covering the essential requirements of the task (15%)
Level of critical analysis, reflection and standpoints (15%)
Ability to develop recommendations for different circumstances (10%)
Quality of conclusions and recommendations (10%)
Use of the citation of quality references and quality of writing (10%)
A detailed breakdown and marking sheet can be found on the Blackboard site.
The flowchart will make up 25% of the marks. See description above for more details on this.
MARKING SCALE
At Postgraduate Level 7 the following marking scale shall be used:
Outstanding 90% –– 100%
Excellent 80% –– 89%
Very good 70% –– 79%
Good 60% –– 69%
Satisfactory 50% –– 59%
Unsatisfactory 40% –– 49%
Inadequate 30% –– 39%
Poor 20% –– 29%
Very poor 10% –– 19%
Extremely poor 0% –– 9%
In Year Retrieval Scheme
Your assessment is not eligible for in year retrieval.
Reassessment
If you fail your assessment, and are eligible for reassessment, you will need to
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resubmit on or before 4pm, Friday 26th July 2020. For students with accepted personal mitigating circumstances, this will be your replacement assessment attempt. Students should be aware that there is no late submission period at reassessment (this includes those students who have an accepted PMC request from a previous attempt).
If you failed the coursework and are eligible for reassessment, you will need to resubmit an improved version of the same coursework (i.e. same tasks and requirements – see information hereafter).
For students with accepted personal mitigating circumstances, this will be your replacement assessment attempt.
| Module title | Process Management in Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CRN | 55422/55615 (Jan) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment title | Process Management in Construction Coursework | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighting within module | This assessment is worth 100% of the overall module mark. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Submission deadline date and time | 4pm (UK Time), Wednesday 19th August 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Module Leader/Assessment set by Dr Simona Barresi should be contacted via email for questions and support related to this coursework. Students should use their University email account for correspondence.
Contact details: Dr Simona Barresi Email: s.barresi@salford.ac.uk Office: Maxwell 505b
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| How to submit The Microsoft Word or PDF file MUST be submitted electronically through Turnitin®. The final version of the completed assignment must be submitted to the correct Turnitin FINAL submissions folder when it is ready for marking. Files mistakenly submitted to the DRAFT folder will not be marked. The Microsoft Word/PDF filename should have the following format YourSurname_YourName (e.g. Smith_John.docx). Further information and support on Turnitin submission can be found here: http://www.salford.ac.uk/library/help/blackboard-and-collaborate
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| Assessment task details and instructions Working individually, you are required to select and investigate a recent ‘iconic’ construction project completed in the last ten years or currently progressing at site. The project could be located in any part of the world.
Considering your selected iconic project, you should write a 3000 word report covering the following two tasks: TASKS
Each diagram should be introduced and discussed in the report by clearly describing the processes/subprocesses depicted in the diagram in the context of the selected project. The description of the illustrated processes, subprocesses and activities is expected to be effectively supported by references to relevant literature. You should also make appropriate assumptions as necessary and state them accordingly.
FORMAT Students shall work individually to produce an individual Microsoft Word or PDF report. All submissions should have a cover sheet (identifying the module, the date, the student’s name and roll number, and the total number of words included in the main body of the report) and should be clearly structured by using relevant chapters and sections. A table of contents and a reference list should be included in the report. In-text citations and the APA 6th (Harvard) Style of referencing must be used (see guidance on blackboard). The main emphasis in referencing should be on good quality reference material such as reports, journal/conference articles and relevant books.
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| Assessed intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of process thinking 2. Develop process maps to effectively analyse and describe construction projects. 3. Evaluate alternative planning/modelling tools 4. Critically analyse construction processes in projects
Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills 1. Use alternative modelling/planning tools and techniques. 2. Analyse and model construction processes
Transferable Skills and other Attributes 1. Time management and personal organizational skills 2. Ability to research, analyse and critically evaluate information 3. Prepare written reports for senior management consideration 4. Ability to critically reflect on current practices
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| Module Aims The aims of the module are: 1. To develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of process thinking in the management of construction projects. 2. To develop knowledge and practical understanding of process modelling and analysis. 3. To develop knowledge and understanding of process improvement and innovation/redesign. 4. To introduce tools and techniques used in process and project management. 5. To develop practical knowledge of planning and modelling software.
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| Word count/ duration (if applicable) You should submit a 3000 word Microsoft Word/PDF report. Cover sheet, table of contents, reference list, bibliography (optional) and appendices (optional) are not considered in the word count. Students are expected to decide for themselves the appropriate word length of each chapter by considering the assessment criteria specified in this assignment brief.
If you submit a report which exceeds the maximum number of words stated above the exceeding words will not be marked and you may receive comments on your ability to appropriately summarise information, focus on relevant issues, etc.
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| Feedback arrangements Marks and feedback forms will be available on Blackboard 15 working days after the submission deadline. You will receive an email as soon as the marks and feedback forms will be available on Blackboard. In case you do not receive/cannot open the feedback form, you should contact the module tutor via email to request a copy of your feedback form.
Please remember that feedback is about far more than the mark you receive. The mark reflects the quality of your assignment. The comments in the feedback form, however, are designed to help you reflect upon and improve your performance more generally. Please take the time to consider your feedback carefully.
The module tutor will be available via email to review one assignment draft per student and to clarify any doubt related to the coursework and the module in general. Students should send their draft to the module tutor via email at least 2 weeks before the submission deadline.
Further information is available under Assessment on Blackboard (e.g. referencing guidelines). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| askUS The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS.
Good Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students require http://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning. Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously. You can find out how to avoid academic misconduct here https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning.
Assessment Information If you have any questions about assessment rules, you can find out more here.
Personal Mitigating Circumstances If personal mitigating circumstances may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about personal mitigating circumstances procedure here.
Personal Tutor/Student Progression Administrator If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator.
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| Assessment Criteria
You should look at the assessment criteria to find out what we are specifically looking at during the assessment. Marks for your assessment will be allocated based on the following assessment marking criteria.
MARKING SCALE At Postgraduate Level 7 the following marking scale shall be used:
Outstanding 90% – 100% Excellent 80% – 89% Very good 70% – 79% Good 60% – 69% Satisfactory 50% – 59% Unsatisfactory 40% – 49% Inadequate 30% – 39% Poor 20% – 29% Very poor 10% – 19% Extremely poor 0% – 9%
GRADE DESCRIPTORS
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| In Year Retrieval Scheme Your assessment is not eligible for in year retrieval.
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| Module title | Process Management in Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CRN | 55422/55615 (Jan) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment title | Process Management in Construction Coursework | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighting within module | This assessment is worth 100% of the overall module mark. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Submission deadline date and time | 4pm (UK Time), Thursday 7th May 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Module Leader/Assessment set by Dr Simona Barresi should be contacted via email (DL students) or during the drop-in sessions/office hours (On-campus students) for questions and support related to this coursework. On campus drop-in sessions are specified on Blackboard.
Contact details: Dr Simona Barresi Email: s.barresi@salford.ac.uk Office: Maxwell 505b
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| How to submit The Microsoft Word or PDF file MUST be submitted electronically through Turnitin®. The final version of the completed assignment must be submitted to the correct Turnitin FINAL submissions folder when it is ready for marking. Files mistakenly submitted to the DRAFT folder will not be marked. The Microsoft Word/PDF filename should have the following format YourSurname_YourName (e.g. Smith_John.docx). Further information and support on Turnitin submission can be found here: http://www.salford.ac.uk/library/help/blackboard-and-collaborate
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| Assessment task details and instructions Working individually, you are required to select and investigate a recent ‘iconic’ construction project completed in the last ten years or currently progressing at site. The project could be located in any part of the world.
Considering your selected iconic project, you should write a report covering the following two tasks: TASKS
Each diagram should be introduced and discussed in the report by clearly describing the processes/subprocesses depicted in the diagram in the context of the selected project. The description of the illustrated processes, subprocesses and activities is expected to be effectively supported by references to relevant literature. You should also make appropriate assumptions as necessary and state them accordingly.
FORMAT Students shall work individually to produce an individual Microsoft Word or PDF report. All submissions should have a cover sheet (identifying the module, the date, the student’s name and roll number, and the total number of words included in the main body of the report) and should be clearly structured by using relevant chapters and sections. A table of contents and a reference list should be included in the report. In-text citations and the APA 6th (Harvard) Style of referencing must be used (see guidance on blackboard). The main emphasis in referencing should be on good quality reference material such as reports, journal/conference articles and relevant books. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessed intended learning outcomes On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of process thinking 2. Develop process maps to effectively analyse and describe construction projects. 3. Evaluate alternative planning/modelling tools 4. Critically analyse construction processes in projects
Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills 1. Use alternative modelling/planning tools and techniques. 2. Analyse and model construction processes
Transferable Skills and other Attributes 1. Time management and personal organizational skills 2. Ability to research, analyse and critically evaluate information 3. Prepare written reports for senior management consideration 4. Ability to critically reflect on current practices
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| Module Aims The aims of the module are: 1. To develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of process thinking in the management of construction projects. 2. To develop knowledge and practical understanding of process modelling and analysis. 3. To develop knowledge and understanding of process improvement and innovation/redesign. 4. To introduce tools and techniques used in process and project management. 5. To develop practical knowledge of planning and modelling software.
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| Word count/ duration (if applicable) Your assessment should be a Microsoft Word/PDF report of maximum 3000 words. Cover sheet, table of contents, reference list, bibliography (optional) and appendices (optional) are not considered in the word count. Students are expected to decide for themselves the appropriate word length of each chapter by considering the assessment criteria specified in this assignment brief.
If you submit a report which exceeds the maximum number of words stated above the exceeding words will not be marked and you may receive comments on your ability to appropriately summarise information, focus on relevant issues, etc.
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| Feedback arrangements Marks and feedback forms will be available on Blackboard 15 working days after the submission deadline. You will receive an email as soon as the marks and feedback forms will be available on Blackboard. In case you do not receive/cannot open the feedback form, you should contact the module tutor via email to request a copy of your feedback form.
Please remember that feedback is about far more than the mark you receive. The mark reflects the quality of your assignment. The comments in the feedback form, however, are designed to help you reflect upon and improve your performance more generally. Please take the time to consider your feedback carefully.
The module tutor will be available to review one assignment draft per student and to clarify any doubt related to the coursework and the module in general. On-campus students can show a draft of their work during the Coursework Consultation session, the drop-in sessions and during the module tutors office hours specified on Blackboard. Distance learning students should send their draft to the module tutor via email at least 2 weeks before the submission deadline.
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| Support arrangements On-campus students can obtain support during the Coursework Consultation session, drop-in sessions and during the module tutor office hours specified on Blackboard. Distance learning students can receive support at the end of online sessions, during the Coursework Consultation session and by sending an email to the module tutor. A reply can be expected within three working days. As mentioned, one draft can be sent via email (distance learning students only) at least 2 weeks before the submission deadline. Please note that, depending on the number of drafts received, feedback on drafts might take longer. It is therefore suggested to send your draft well in advance of the submission deadline. More information and time for questions related to the assignment will be provided during the online sessions.
Further information is available under Assessment on Blackboard (e.g. referencing guidelines).
askUS The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS.
Good Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students require http://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning. Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously. You can find out how to avoid academic misconduct here https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning.
Assessment Information If you have any questions about assessment rules, you can find out more here.
Personal Mitigating Circumstances If personal mitigating circumstances may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about personal mitigating circumstances procedure here.
Personal Tutor/Student Progression Administrator If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator.
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| Assessment Criteria
You should look at the assessment criteria to find out what we are specifically looking at during the assessment. Marks for your assessment will be allocated based on the following assessment marking criteria.
MARKING SCALE At Postgraduate Level 7 the following marking scale shall be used:
Outstanding 90% – 100% Excellent 80% – 89% Very good 70% – 79% Good 60% – 69% Satisfactory 50% – 59% Unsatisfactory 40% – 49% Inadequate 30% – 39% Poor 20% – 29% Very poor 10% – 19% Extremely poor 0% – 9%
GRADE DESCRIPTORS
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| In Year Retrieval Scheme Your assessment is not eligible for in year retrieval.
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| Reassessment If you fail your assessment, and are eligible for reassessment, you will need to resubmit by 4pm, Friday 14th August 2020. You will need to resubmit an improved version of the same coursework brief (i.e. same tasks and requirements). For students with accepted personal mitigating circumstances, this will be your replacement assessment attempt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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