Process management

 

Assessment Information/Brief 2021-22

To be used for all types of assessment and provided to students at the start of the module.

Information provided should be compatible with the detail contained in the approved module specification although may contain more information for clarity.

Module title

Process Management in Construction
CRN 55422/55615(Jan)/ 55618/55619
Level 7
Assessment title Process Management in Construction Coursework – Research oriented report
Weighting within module This assessment is worth 100% of the overall module mark.
Re-sit/reassessment Submission deadline date and time

4:00pm (UK Time), 19th August 2022

 

For coursework assessments only: students with a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) should check their RAP to see if an extension to this submission date has been agreed.
How to submit

 

 Your report should be in Microsoft Word format. The Microsoft Word file MUST be submitted electronically through Turnitin®. The final version of the completed assignment must be submitted to the correct Assessment Submission folder when it is ready for marking. The Microsoft Word filename should have the following format your student roll number_PMiC (e.g., @979613422_PMiC.docx).

 

For submission advice and guidance (including help using Turnitin), please see your Assessment Support Module listed under your modules in Blackboard. This module contains the draft submission area for using Turnitin for text matching and originality report. Originality reports highlight where text matches against sources in Turnitin giving you a chance to make sure you have referenced your work appropriately.

 

 

As the University will mark assessments anonymously where this is possible, please use your student roll number and not your name on your submission.
Assessment task details and instructions

 

 Working individually, you are required to select and investigate a recent ‘iconic’ construction project completed in the last 10 years or currently progressing. The project can be located in any part of the world. Considering your selected iconic project, you should write a 3000-word research oriented report covering the following two tasks:

TASKS

  1. Introduce your selected project. The selected project should be named, and a brief background should be provided to introduce/describe the chosen project and to justify its iconic nature. Project key information and start and completion dates should be clearly specified by including relevant tables/figures.
  2. Describe and map, by creating two IDEFO diagrams, the main processes in the pre-construction phase (i.e. all the key processes preceding the construction phase) of the selected project. The two IDEF0 diagrams should consist of a single Level 0 diagram (i.e., Context diagram) and a single Level 1 diagram. You should also select four processes, from your Level 1 IDEF0 diagram, and describe the flow of activities within these processes by using four UML Activity diagrams.

The RIBA Plan of Work or CIOB Code of Practice for Project Management frameworks must be investigated and used to identify and map the main processes/activities and other relevant information to be included in your own diagrams. The selected framework should be clearly named in the report.

Each diagram should be introduced and discussed in the report by clearly describing the processes/activities depicted in the diagram in the context of the selected project and of the selected project life cycle framework (i.e. RIBA Plan of Work or CIOB Code of Practice for Project Management). The description of the illustrated processes and activities is expected to be effectively supported by references to the selected project life cycle framework and relevant literature.  You should also make appropriate assumptions as necessary and state them accordingly. The description of the four UML Activity diagrams is expected to be more detailed than the description of the IDEF0 diagrams.

 

Please note the following:

(i)       The report should focus on analysing theory and relevant publications. It should include a combination of synthesis of knowledge gained from relevant sources, your own diagrams and descriptions based on facts and theory.

(ii)     Students are required to acknowledge all sources from which they obtain information, by including in-text citations and references in the APA 7th (Harvard) Style of referencing (see guidance on blackboard).

(iii)   The main emphasis in referencing should be on good quality secondary sources such as official reports, journal/conference articles, books. Students can also cite relevant websites.

FORMAT

Students should submit an individual 3000 word Microsoft Word report. All submissions should have a cover/title page and should be clearly structured by using relevant numbered chapters and sections.

The cover/title page should include the following information: your programme (PMC/QS/ QSME), your study mode (FT/PT) the module name, the date, your roll number, and the total number of words included in the main body of the report (I.e., word count).

A table of contents and a reference list should also be included in the report.

 

Report basic structure example:

–          Report cover/title page with all requested information

–          Table of contents

–          Chapter 1 Introduction

–          Chapter 2 Project Background: brief background to describe the chosen project and justification of its iconic nature.

–          Chapter 3 Process Analysis: description of the main processes in the pre-construction phase: including the requested two IDEF0 diagrams, four UML Activity diagrams, and relevant descriptions of the processes/activities included in the diagrams.

–          Chapter 4 Conclusion

–          Reference List (APA 7th Harvard Style)

Informative headings/subheadings should be used to clearly present your material

 

Checklist:

The following checklist will help you to better organise your work.

 

·         Understand the assessment tasks and requirements – contact the tutor to clarify unclear aspects

 

·         Review the relevant module material

 

·         Research and review relevant literature to ensure you can proficiently analyse and discuss the requested topics in your report

 

·         Investigate the RIBA Plan of Work and CIOB Code of practice and use one of these frameworks to guide the creation of your diagrams and to inform your discussion

 

·         Ensure that the report is well presented and focused on the requested topics/tasks

 

·         Ensure that the report includes all requested diagrams and that each diagram is readable/clearly presented and  proficiently discussed to demonstrate your knowledge of relevant processes

 

·         Check clarity of discussion and use of citations to appropriately reference your sources

 

·         Use the APA 7th referencing style for in-text citations (in the main body of your report) and in the reference list at the end of the report

 

·         Submit your report in the draft submission area of the Assessment Support module (in Blackboard), to produce the originality report and ensure that the report does not contain a large amount of text copied from other sources

 

·         Adjust the length of the report to meet the word limit requirements (3000-3300 words) and include the word count in the cover page of the report

 

 

Note: The final version of the completed assignment must be submitted to the correct Assessment Submission folder in the Process Management in Construction Blackboard module space.

 
 

 

Knowledge and Understanding

 

 

 

 

Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills

 

 Assessed intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:

 

1.      Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of process thinking/ process modelling and analysis in the construction sector

2.      Develop process maps to effectively analyse and describe construction projects.

3.      Use alternative planning/modelling tools

4.      Develop ability to critically analyse construction processes and process management techniques

 

1.      Use alternative modelling/planning tools and techniques.

2.      Analyse and model construction processes.

3.      Ability to collect, analyse and present data.

4.      Ability to critically reflect on current practices.

5.      Develop critical awareness of planning/modelling approaches.

 
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.

 
Word count/ duration (if applicable)

 

 You should submit a 3000 word Microsoft Word report. Cover page, table of contents, tables, reference list, bibliography (optional) and appendices (optional) are not considered in the word count.

 

Proportion of the word count that should be allocated to each task

Task 1: minimum 500 maximum 800 words

Task 2: minimum 2000 maximum 2300 words

Conclusion: approximately 200 words

 

Note: Assessment length is set for guidance of effort and to control marking load. If you submit a report which exceeds the number of words stated above by more than 10% the exceeding words/content will not be considered for the purpose of grading and feedback. Content beyond this point will not contribute to the determination of the awarded mark and you may receive comments on your ability to appropriately summarise information, focus on relevant issues, etc.

 
Feedback arrangements

 

 Marks and feedback will be available on Blackboard 15 working days after the submission deadline. You will receive an email as soon as the marks and feedback will be available on Blackboard.

 

Formative feedback

The module tutor will be available during the sessions and via email to clarify doubts related to the coursework and the module in general.

 

Note: Drafts submitted in the draft submission area of the Assessment Support module (in Blackboard) are not reviewed by the tutor.

 
Support arrangements

 
askUS

 

Good Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct

 

 The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS.

 

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 need

 

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.

 
Assessment Information

 

Personal Mitigating Circumstances

 

Personal Tutor/Student Progression Administrator

 If you have any questions about assessment rules, you can find further information in Blackboard in the Assessment Support module/area.

 

If personal mitigating circumstances may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about personal mitigating circumstances procedure here.

 

If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator.

 
Assessment Criteria

 

 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.

 

1.      Description of the project and its iconic nature 25%

 
2.    Knowledge and understanding or appropriate theories of process analysis and modelling as applicable

 

 60%

 
3.      Presentation of the report and appropriate use of APA 7th (Harvard) referencing style (Layout, structure, referencing style within text and reference list)

 

Please contact the module tutor If you need more information on the above assessment criteria

 15%

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%

 

 

 

MARKING SCHEME

 

Outstanding 90% – 100% Assignments in this mark range will demonstrate outstanding clarity of focus, include what is important, and exclude irrelevant issues.

Outstanding understanding of the topics requested in each task with critical awareness of relevance of issues will be evident as well as exceptional expression of ideas and originality.

Outstanding ability to structure the report and to successfully allocate the available words to the specified tasks.

Outstanding levels of communication and contextualisation of the discussed information as well as outstanding levels of independent secondary research, which reflect knowledge of current practices and relevant theory.  Discussion will be conveyed lucidly. Outstanding structure, compelling and persuasive argument will be evident. The report will be exceptionally presented and structured by using effective layouts, relevant chapters and sections, informative titles/headings, relevant tables and figures.

Appropriate assumptions will be clearly stated. Outstanding and effective use of good quality citations to support discussion and correct use of the required reference style.
Excellent 80% – 89% Assignments in this mark range will demonstrate excellent clarity of focus, include what is important, and exclude irrelevant issues.

Excellent understanding of the topics requested in each task with critical awareness of relevance of issues will be evident as well as excellent expression of ideas and originality.

Excellent ability to structure the report and to successfully allocate the available words to the specified tasks.

Excellent levels of communication and contextualisation of the discussed information as well as very high levels of independent secondary research, which reflect knowledge of current practices and theory.  Discussion will be conveyed lucidly. Excellent structure, compelling and persuasive argument will be evident. The report will be exceptionally presented and structured by using effective layouts, relevant chapters and sections, informative titles/headings, relevant tables and figures.

Appropriate assumptions will be clearly stated. Excellent and effective use of good quality citations to support discussion and correct use of the required reference style.
Very good 70% – 79% Assignments in this mark range will demonstrate very good clarity of focus and include most of what is important.

Very good understanding of the topics requested in each task will be evident. The level of critical analysis might need improvements.  Very good expression of ideas, potential for originality.

Very good ability to structure the report and to allocate the available words to the specified tasks. Very good levels of communication and contextualisation of the discussed information will be demonstrated, with possible minor limitations.  Discussion will be conveyed lucidly. Very good structure and generally persuasive argument will be evident. The report will be very well presented and structured by using very good layouts, relevant chapters and sections, informative titles/headings, relevant tables and figures.  Very good independent secondary research will be expected. A range of relevant sources will be evaluated and synthesized. Very good and effective use of good quality citations to support discussion and correct use of the required reference style, with possible minor limitations. Appropriate assumptions will be clearly stated.
Good 60% – 69% Assignments in this mark range will demonstrate clear scope and focus, with some minor omissions or unnecessary issues.

Good understanding of the topics requested in each task, with good awareness of relevance of issues. The level of critical analysis/contextualisation will need improvements.  Generally good expression of ideas, with some possible limitations.

Good ability to structure the report and to allocate the available words to the specified tasks.

Good levels of communication and contextualisation of the discussed information, with possible limitations.  Discussion will be generally clearly conveyed. Good structure and convincing argument will be evident. The report will be well presented and structured by using good layouts, relevant chapters and sections, informative titles/headings, some relevant tables and figures.

Good independent secondary research will be expected, with possible deficiencies in choice and synthesis of secondary sources. Good use of citations to support discussion and generally correct use of the required reference style. Assumptions will be generally clearly stated.
Satisfactory 50% – 59% Assignments in this mark range will demonstrate evident and satisfactory scope, with some omissions and unnecessary issues.

Satisfactory understanding of the topics specified in each task, with some awareness of relevance of issues. The level of analysis will need improvements.  Generally adequate expression of ideas and satisfactory levels of communication, with possible limitations in terms of contextualisation and clarity of discussion.

Adequate ability to structure the report and to allocate the available words to the specified tasks. The report will be adequately presented and structured. Although, some deficiencies in terms of layouts, relevant chapters and sections,  titles/headings, relevant tables and figures might be evident.

Limited independent secondary research, with deficiencies in choice and synthesis of secondary sources. The use of citations to support discussion and/or reference style will need improvements. Some assumptions will be stated.
Unsatisfactory 40% – 49% Assignments in this mark range will not be appropriately scoped, with significant omissions and/or unnecessary issues.

Unsatisfactory knowledge and understanding of the requested topics, with little awareness of relevance of issues will be evident.  The level of analysis will need major improvements.  Lack of adequate expression of ideas and/or unsatisfactory levels of communication, with limitations in terms of contextualisation and clarity of discussion. Discussion will not show adequate awareness of relevance of issues. Vague discussion displaying lack of focus. Although some relevant elements discernible

The report will show evidence that structure as well as clarity and precision of communication need to be strengthened.  Insufficient ability to allocate the available words to the specified tasks might be demonstrated. The presentation and structure of the report will need major improvements. Deficiencies in terms of layouts, relevant chapters and sections, titles/headings or relevant tables and figures might be demonstrated.

The report will demonstrate lack of satisfactory independent secondary research, with major deficiencies in choice and synthesis of secondary sources. The use of citations to support discussion and/or reference style will need major improvements. Relevant assumptions might be missing or not clearly stated.
Inadequate 30% – 39% Assignments in this mark range will be inadequately scoped and focused, with major omissions and unnecessary issues.

Relevant discussion will tend to be very brief with no adequate analysis. Inadequate knowledge and understanding of the discussed topics, lack of awareness of relevance of issues will be evident.

Unsatisfactory levels of communication will be demonstrated, discussion will lack clarity and adequate contextualisation. Discussion will be generally vague, displaying lack of focus. Although, some relevant elements might be discernible. The report will show evidence that structure as well as clarity and precision of communication need to be strengthened.

Lack of ability to allocate the available words to the specified tasks will be generally demonstrated. The presentation and structure of the repost will need major improvements. Deficiencies in terms of layouts, relevant chapters and sections, titles/headings, relevant tables and figures might be demonstrated.

The report will show inadequate levels of secondary research, with major deficiencies in number, choice and synthesis of secondary sources. Inadequate use of citations and/or reference style will be evident as well as major omissions or unnecessary issues.
Poor 20%– 29% Assignments in this mark range will demonstrate poor knowledge and understanding of the requested topics, with no awareness of relevance of issues.

Relevant discussion will be very brief with some significant misunderstandings which prevent coherent discussion. Extremely limited and largely unsuccessful attempt at analysis. Poor levels of communication will be demonstrated, discussion will lack clarity and contextualisation. Discussion will be generally vague, displaying lack of focus.

The report will be poorly structured and will demonstrate lack of ability to cover all requested tasks. Major deficiencies in terms of layouts, relevant chapters and sections, titles/headings, relevant tables and figures will be evident.

The report will demonstrate poor/no research or inclusion of irrelevant/inappropriate sources. Poor use of citations and/or reference style. Major omissions or unnecessary issues will be evident.
Very poor 10%– 19% Assignments in this mark range will show significant misunderstandings which prevent coherent discussion and analysis of relevant topics. Discussion will be irrelevant or extremely brief and vague with various contradictions/errors/omissions. Very poor knowledge and understanding of the discussed topics, with relevant elements omitted.

The report will be very poorly structured and will demonstrate lack of ability to cover all specified tasks. Extremely limited communication skills will be demonstrated. Discussion will be difficult to understand and will demonstrate no meaningful use of any secondary source material. The report will be very poorly organized and presented.
Extremely poor 0% –   9% Assignments in this mark range will show no awareness of scope of topic or any relevant issues. The report will show significant misunderstandings which prevent coherent discussion and analysis of the requested topics. Extremely poor knowledge and understanding of the requested topics, with major relevant elements omitted will be evident.

No ability to discuss all the specified tasks will be demonstrated. Lack of communication skills. Discussion will be extremely brief or difficult to understand and will demonstrate no meaningful use of any secondary source material. No attempt to present work in acceptable format.
In Year Retrieval Scheme

 

 In Year Retrieval Scheme

Your assessment is not eligible for in year retrieval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example of what to include in task 2 if you use the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 framework

If you use the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 to identify your processes, you’ll have the following two IDEF0 diagrams

  • IDEF0 Context diagram, you will haveone big process box named something like Preconstruction phase. 

See the following example of an IDEF0 Context diagram as discussed in our sessions, as you can see there is only one big process box named Project Development. You should instead have a process called Project Preconstruction Phase and you should correctly use the IDEF0 arrows. The position of the arrows indicate different roles/meaning (see our slides on Blackboard)

 

Create Four UML Activity diagrams

  • Once you have completed the IDEF0 diagrams, you should select 4 processesfrom your IDEF0 Level 1 diagram and describe the flow of activities within each process by using 4 UML Activity diagrams (e.g. one UML Activity diagram to describe the flow of activities in the process Strategic Definition, one UML Activity diagram for Preparation and Briefing, one UML Activity diagram for Concept Design, one UML Activity diagram for Spatial Coordination).

E.g. in the Strategic Definition UML Activity diagram you will illustrate the flow of the main activities carried out during the Strategic Definition process, such as: Prepare client requirement, Develop Business Case, Review Project Risks, Review Project Budget, etc

 

For example, you can see the activities that you should include in the for Strategic Definition UML Activity diagram in the Core Tasks row in the following picture (taken from https://riba-prd-assets.azureedge.net/-/media/GatherContent/Business-Benchmarking/Additional-Documents/2020RIBAPlanofWorktemplatepdf.pdf?rev=6f995f6f39d2414daf50889b00a7ecb4). As previously mentioned, you have the activities Prepare client requirement, Develop Business Case, Review Project Risks, Review Project Budget, etc

 

 

You might find some extra useful information for your UML Activity diagrams and for your discussion in Task 2 in the following links.

0 – Strategic definition.

1 – Preparation and brief.

2 – Concept design.

3 – Developed design.

4 – Technical design.

You can also find a clear description of the pre-construction stages that you need to discuss in your task 2 at  https://riba-prd-assets.azureedge.net/-/media/GatherContent/Business-Benchmarking/Additional-Documents/2020RIBAPlanofWorkoverviewpdf.pdf?rev=4fb72169b1fd4e52a164bdd5f9aa202a

 

The following is an example of an adequate UML Activity diagram (with correct notation) for the Concept Design process created by another student. I am attaching this example so that you better understand how your UML activity diagrams should be and the notation you should use – You should not copy this diagram.

 

 

Also note that the processes in each diagram should be discussed as specified in the assignment brief and, as explained during the Coursework Consultation session and in the Announcements on Blackboard, before submitting the final version of your assignment, you should also submit a draft of your report in the Draft Submission area of the Assessment Support Module to create an Originality Report and check the similarity score of your work. Generally, the similarity score should be less than 30%-35%. Please note that draft submitted in this area are not reviewed by lecturers. The Draft Submission area of the Assessment Support Module is just for students to check how much of their work is copied from other authors. https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills/skills-e-learning/university-assessments. The similarity of diagrams with other submission might be checked by the lecturer during the marking process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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