Assessment Information/Brief 2023-24

Module title Construction Scheduling and Control

CRN 54070/ 54074 (Jan)

Level 7

Assessment title Construction Scheduling and Control Portfolio

Weighting within module This assessment is worth 100% of the overall module mark.

Zeeshan Aziz, School of Science, Engineering and Environment, SEE

Module
Building, University of Salford M5 4WT
Leader/Assessment set by
[email protected]

4pm, 26th April 2023

Submission deadline date
The submission deadline is 26th April, by no later than 16:00. Any
and time
submission received after 16:00 (even if only by a few seconds will be
considered as late).

For coursework assessments only: students with a Reasonable Adjustment

Plan (RAP) or Carer Support Plan should check your plan to see if an
extension to this submission date has been agreed.

You should submit your assignment electronically through Turnitin® in

How to submit
Construction Scheduling and Control module in blackboard. Further
information and support for students using Turnitin® can be found at
http://www.salford.ac.uk/library/help/blackboard-and-collaborate

As the University will mark assessments anonymously where this is

possible, please use your student roll number and not your name on your
submission.

Students will work in a team of 2 to complete Task 1 & 2. Task 3 is an

Assessment task details
individual activity.
and instructions
Task 1: Group Activity (60% Assessment Weightage)

In this task, students will simulate a design and production planning

submission of a small to medium sized construction project, to a UK
planning authority. You are expected to identify a new build residential,
commercial, or mixed-use project or a major extension to an existing
building. You are expected to adapt or use available drawings (i.e.,
Drawings production is beyond scope of this assignment). Task 1
submission will have the following 2 components:

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 Component A: Design and Planning Statement (2,500 words)
This section will address the following suggested topics as relevant to the
chosen project:
A1: Description of features of the proposed construction site
• Details about the location and context of the site, including the
existing use and any site constraints.
• Adjacencies analysis and interfaces with adjoining buildings e.g.,
size, age, style, condition. Explanation of how the proposed
development fits into the surrounding area.
• Scale and appearance of proposed development. Discussion on
how project addresses potential adverse concerns related to
overbearing impact or neighbours’/occupant amenities.
• Description of key considerations about site layout, relationship to
site boundaries, car parking arrangements and approaches to and
around the site.

A2: Design and Planning Considerations

• Explanation of the key elements of design thinking and
demonstration of commitment to key design guidelines (e.g.,
Secure by Design, Building for Life) and alignment with local and
national policies (e.g., NPFF);
• Description of the architectural style, materials, and other design
features. Consideration of the impact on the local character and
settings.
• Space considerations within the building including natural light,
horizontal and vertical circulation within the building and
compliance with space standards.
• Information about how people, vehicles, and services will access
the site, including pedestrian and cyclists’ access.
• Details about parking facilities and any proposed changes to
existing access points.
• Consideration of any visual, noise, or other environmental impacts
of proposed development. Review of any mitigation measures to
address any identified issues.
• Any soft (e.g., trees or shrubs to be planted) or hard landscaping
(e.g., lighting) features.
• Details of refuse storage and collection.
• Explanation of how the design promotes accessibility for people
with disabilities. Review of how inclusive design principles have
been incorporated.
• Information on any sustainable design features or technologies
incorporated into the selected project, including consideration of
energy efficiency, water conservation, and other environmental
factors.

Component B: Construction Management and Offsite Construction Plan

(2500 words)
B1: Construction management plan will cover some of the following topics
(1500 words):
• Construction schedule showing key project stages.
• Parking arrangements for vehicles of site operatives and visitors.
• Site waste management plan indicating waste minimisation and
recycling strategies.
• Arrangement of loading and unloading of plant and materials.

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 • Storage of plant and materials during production.
• Construction methods to be used, including any use of cranes or
heavy equipment, and impact mitigation.
• The erection and maintenance of security hoarding.
• Measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during
construction.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
• Temporary traffic management measures.
• Neighbourhood impact management plan.

B2: Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and Circular Economy

Considerations (1000 words)
Your local authority is particularly encouraging use of Modern
Methods of Construction approaches to achieve better social,
economic, and environmental outcomes. In context of chosen
project or project category, discuss the following:

• Potential of using MMC or DfMA approaches,

• Identification of suitable MMC for the project with
consideration for the whole building life cycle from digital
design to management & integration.
• Strategy for transportation of offsite components from the
factory to the site, transport strategy, supply chain
management for materials.
• Manufacturing process showing key equipment used at each
stage (substructure, superstructure, internal and external
works), and onsite works and offsite components de-
construction process (circular economy).

Note:
There is an expectation that students will demonstrate their
understanding, critical analysis and interpretation by good visual
illustrations supported by succinctly written explanation. A formal report
will be submitted via Turnitin as a single document, including the following
components:
• Cover sheet identifying the module, the date and the student’s
number.
• Table of Contents
• Component A: Design and Access Statement
o Site Introduction
o Design and Planning Considerations
• Component B: Construction Management and Offsite
Construction Plan
• Conclusions
• References (in Harvard Style)
• Appendices (if required).

Task 2: Group Presentation (Assessment Weightage 20%)

As part of the activity assessment, you will need to present your work to
the class, in the allocated class time (tbc- likely to be on 19th April, 2024 for
FT Students & 30th April, 2024 for DL Students). Your presentation must
not exceed the maximum allotted time of 10 minutes, followed by 5

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 minutes for Q&A session. Failure to attend and present at the designated
presentation time will result in a loss of 20 marks for this sub-task (i.e., 20
marks out of the total of 100 marks for this assignment). Prior to
presentation, you could share draft reports with the tutor. This will
provide an opportunity for formative assessment.

Task 3: Practical Production Managements Skills Demonstration-

Individual Task (Assessment Weightage 20%):
During teaching, students will be handed out 5 construction management
problem sets. These will focus on practical skills in areas of:
1. Problem Set (PS1): Construction planning and Scheduling
Fundamentals.
2. PS2: Project Scheduling Case Studies
3. PS3: Computer Integrated Planning and Scheduling
4. PS4: Project Resource Management
5. PS5: Project Monitoring and Control
Students are expected to provide evidence of solving only 4 problem sets
and add links to solutions through Turnitin as part of individual report
submission.

Assessment criteria are as below.

Assessment Criteria
Item Marks

Task 1- Component A: Design and Planning Statement 30%

Content that addresses the brief requirements &
evidence of research and appropriate conclusions. To
include:
• A1: Description of features of the proposed
construction site
• A2: Design and Planning Considerations

Clarity of writing style in the appropriate format (third

person) and referencing in accordance with Harvard
APA. Quality and consistency of grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

Task 1- Construction Management and MMC 30%

Incorporation Plan

Content that addresses the brief requirements as

outlined in Section B.1 and B.2. Capacity for original
and critical thought, including professional and
commercial awareness.

Task 2: Individual Presentation (20%) 20%

Content that addresses the brief requirements &
demonstration of good presentation skills

Task 3: Practical Skills Demonstration (Assessment 20%

Weightage 20%):
Demonstration of awareness of practical skills in

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 construction scheduling and control by solving 4
problem sets to be handed out in the class.

Total 100%

Post-graduate Level 7, the following marking scale will 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% – 09%

You should look at the assessment criteria to find out what we are
specifically looking at during the assessment.

Assessed intended learning outcomes.

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

Knowledge and
Task 1,2 & 3
Understanding
1. Critically analyse the concepts of scheduling and resource
management in construction
2. projects,
3. Critically analyse the construction activities with a focus on time
management in projects,
4. Critically analyse the construction activities with a focus on resource
management in projects,
5. Critically analyse the construction scheduling and resource estimate
techniques.

Practical, Professional or
Task 1, 2 and 3
Subject Specific Skills
• Assess current construction project programme management
practice in the industry.
• Apply construction programme scheduling techniques and
methods in projects,
• Apply the resource estimate methods to control measures,
• Develop critical thinking, creativity and innovation related to
project schedule and resource management in the construction
industry.
• Develop communication and presentation skills,
• Develop IT skills and skills of data and information,
Develop critical and creative thinking skills.

Communication YES
Employability Skills

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developed / demonstrated Critical Thinking and Problem Solving YES
Data Literacy NO
Digital Literacy YES
Industry Awareness YES
Innovation and Creativity YES
Proactive Leadership YES
Reflection and Life-Long Learning YES
Self-management and Organisation YES
Team Working YES

Word count/ duration (if • Your assessment should be typed and in the region of 5000 words
applicable) in length exclusive of summary/abstract, list of contents, list of
figures, list of tables, list of references and any appendices.
• You will incur a penalty if you submit an assignment that exceeds
5000-word count, e.g., for every 500 words exceeding, 5% penalty
will be applied.

You can submit drafts for formative feedback within the 2nd week of April,
Feedback arrangements
2024 and expect to receive feedback prior to presentations scheduled for
17th April, 2024. The feedback on drafts will help you to develop and
improve your assignment prior to final submission. Formal feedback on
final submission will be available w/c 20th May 2024. All marks and grades
issued to students are provisional until ratified by examination boards.

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Referencing
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Referencing

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Reassessment
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with accepted personal mitigating circumstances for absence/non
submission, this will be your replacement assessment attempt. The
reassessment task is the same as the original task as set out above.

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