Module Code and Name

CMA3005 - Introduction to Construction Management

Module Leader

Evan Matsuyama

Cohort

October 2023

Level

3

Assessment component(s)

Group Work (PowerPoint Presentation)

Report 2,500 words

Restrictions on time/word count

Presentation 10 minutes

Report - 2500 words

Individual/group

Presentation Group

Report - Individual

Assessment weighting(s)

30% presentation Your submission format for this assessment via Turnitin MUST be .ppt or .pdf.

70% report - Your submission format for this assessment via Turnitin MUST be .doc, .docx., .odt, or .pdf.

Hand in date(s)

Presentation: Week 4

PowerPoint submission deadline:Tuesday 2^ndJuly, 2024 at 23:59.

Presenting:W/C: Tuesday 2^ndJuly, 2024.

(For presentation times, please refer to the schedule available in the lecture and via Moodle the week before the presentation)

Report: Week 5

Submission deadline:Wednesday 3^rdJuly, 2024 at 23:59

The assignment for this module includes two components:

Component 1 (Part 1)

Overview of task:Group Presentation - 30%

In groups of 3 or less, prepare and present a 10-minutegroup PowerPoint presentationby selectingonemethod/technique of communication and discussing its importance and impact in construction management.

Component 2

Overview of task:Report, 2,500 words (70%)

Write a report addressing how key stakeholders can help achieve success in a construction project and how effective management can ensure health & safety risks are minimised.

Component 1

Each group is required to prepare a presentation (approximately 1013 PowerPoint slides) on thechosenmethod/techniques of communication and discuss its importance and impact in construction management.

Presentation Guidance:

You can structure your PowerPoint slides as follow:

1.Slides 1-2:Introduction (What is effective communication? Importance of effective communication etc.)

2.Slides 3-4:Chosen method/technique of communication to be discussed and reason for its selection.

3.Slides 5-6:Why is your chosen method/technique of communication important in construction management?

4.Slides 7-6:Potential consequences of in effective communication (focusing on your selected method/technique).

5.Slides 8-9:Strategies for improving your chosen communication method/technique.

6.Slides 10-11:Conclusion and Reference page.

Additional information/guidance:

1.Remember to access the Presentation Template under Assessments on Moodle.

2.Microsoft PowerPoint software is recommended for creating your presentation template. (You can access this for free via Microsoft 365).

3.Using the presentation template, you must create a presentation to explain and discuss method of communication and discussing its importance and impact in construction management by addressing the titles given on the template.

4.Do not forget to include the names of group members and their contribution as stated on the slide template.

5.Remember to include in-text citations and a reference list according to Harvard Referencing style.

6.Use font size 18 or above and ensure that your font style is easy to read.

7.Write information in bullet points to avoid having too much text.

8.Images relevant to headings/ titles would make the slides more interesting to the audience.

9.All group members should contribute when delivering the presentation.

10.Each student must participate in the delivery of the presentation to receive a passing grade.

11.No of students in each group:3 members or less

12.Time to present in class -10 minutes.

13.Each member of the group is required to speak during the presentation and answer questions from the lecturer and colleagues.

14.Submission: Onlygroup leaderto submit thefull presentationon Moodle.IMPORTANT-Group Leaders must name their file with the words Group Leaderso that it is easy for markers/moderators to locate the presentation slides.

15.The other 2 group members are required to upload only thecover pageof the presentation. Failure to submit the cover page on time means that the student will not pass this assignment (group presentation).

16.You will not be allowed to present if there is no presentation submitted on Moodle within the deadline.

17.All members will be assessed equally in relation to criteria 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 but will receive an individual grade for their verbal presentation skills (criterion 5).

Component 2

Using publicly available materials, journals, and the recommended core texts, address the following areas.

1.Introduction (Approx. 250 words)

2.Select any construction sector of your choice and address the following: (Approx. 1050-words)

i)Explain the different types of projects in the selected construction sector.

ii)Explain the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, such as design professionals and contractors, in achieving any 2 types of construction projects.

iii)Explain the role and responsibility of the construction manager in the effective completion of the selected construction project.

3.Select a Health and Safety regulation of your choice related to the construction industry and address the following components: (Approx. 950-words)

i)Describe the main components of the regulation and how it relates to the construction industry.

ii)Explain the role of a construction manager in ensuring compliance with the chosen regulation and how health and safety risks can be minimised.

4.Conclusion (Approx. 250 words)

You must reference all sources and information used in the report using the Harvard Referencing Guide.

See attached grid for assessment criteria.

Additional information/guidance:

Remember to include in-text citations and a reference list according to Harvard Referencing style.

Always remember to use headings and subheadings, which form your report table of content.

Use any of the following fonts: Arial, Calibri, Sans-Serif or Times Roman for your text.

Use font size 12, with 1.5 or double line spacing.

Remember to access the Report Template via Assessments tab on Moodle.

Dimensions

70 100% (1^st)

60 69% (2:1)

50 59% (2:2)

40 49% (3^rd)

0 39% (Fail)

Criterion (10%)

Introduction and overview of the presentation topic

Excellent:

Excellent introduction of the topic both verbally and through slides highlighting the purpose of the presentation.

Very good:

Very good introduction of the topic both verbally and through slides highlighting the purpose of the presentation.

Satisfactory:

Satisfactory introduction of the topic both verbally and through slides highlighting the purpose of the presentation.

Basic:

Basic introduction of the topic. Disconnect between verbal and visual components of the presentation

Inadequate or not addressed:

Inadequate introduction that does not provide a brief or overview of the topic.

Criterion 2 (20%)

Structure of the presentation: logically organised with clear headings.

Excellent:

Excellently detailed presentation that is logically organised in addressing key contents.

Very good:

Detailed presentation that is logically organised in addressing key contents.

Satisfactory:

Satisfactorily detailed presentation that is logically organised in addressing key contents at most times.

Basic:

Basic detail in all areas of the presentation and disconnected information on slides.

Inadequate or not addressed:

Inadequate information or weak presentation that did not address most areas of the criteria.

Criterion 3 (30%)

Knowledge & Content: Confidence with subject, evidence of research etc

Excellent:

Excellent evidence of in-depth research. Detailed explanations that demonstrate extensive knowledge and confidence in subject area.

Very good:

Very good evidence of in-depth research. Appropriate explanations showing confidence in subject area.

Satisfactory:

Satisfactory evidence of in-depth research. Content could be more relevant and Lack of confidence in explaining key criteria.

Basic:

Minimum use of content and basic evidence of in-depth research. Weak explanations and lack of confidence in subject area.

Inadequate or not addressed:

Inadequate evidence of research. Content not addressed according to key criteria. Explanation of content is missing.

Criterion 4 (10%)

Referencing & presentation of work.

Illustration of a wide range of sources which are formatted according to Harvard referencing style.

Excellent:

Excellent quality of slides clearly and appropriately formatted.

Visuals appropriately added.

Excellent referencing. Insightful and effective use of a carefully selected range of relevant reading. Consistent and accurate application of Harvard referencing.

Very good:

Well-formed presentation of work that is coherently structured and clearly expressed throughout. Visuals appropriately added.

Consistent engagement with a wide range of relevant reading. Consistent and accurate application of Harvard referencing.

Satisfactory:

Satisfactorily ordered presentation in which relevant ideas/ concepts are reasonably expressed. Evidence of reading is largely confined to essential texts, but mainly reliant on taught elements. Referencing may show inaccuracies and/or inconsistencies.

Basic:

Basic or poor engagement with essential texts and no evidence of wider reading. Heavily reliant on taught elements. Inconsistent and weak use of referencing. Work is loosely and at times incoherently structured. Information and ideas are poorly expressed. Referencing show inaccuracies and/or inconsistencies mostly.

Inadequate or not addressed:

Work is poorly presented in a disjointed manner. Information and ideas are poorly expressed, with weak English and/or inappropriate style. No evidence of reading or engagement with taught elements.

Absent or incoherent referencing.

Criterion 5 (20%)

Public speaking skills; including depth of discussion. (Ability to answer questions from the audience and respond appropriately)

Excellent:

Excellent public speaking skills, confident, engaging and extremely clear communication demonstrated throughout the entire presentation.

Very good:

Very good public speaking skills, confident at most times, engaging and clear communication skills demonstrated throughout the entire presentation.

Satisfactory:

Satisfactory public speaking skills and mostly engaged with audience. Weak in-depth discussion and ability to answer questions from audience.

Basic:

Basic public speaking skills Disengaged with audience mostly and read off slides. Poor presentation skills and lack of teamwork throughout delivery of presentation. Weak in-depth discussion and ability to answer questions from audience.

Inadequate or not addressed:

Not presented or poorly always engaged with audience and read off slides. Poor presentation skills and lack of teamwork throughout delivery of presentation.

Criterion 6 (10%)

Good time keeping/ team working

Excellent:

Excellent delivery within given time. Engaged confidently as a team and with the audience.

Very good:

Very good delivery within given time. Engaged confidently as a team and with the audience at most times.

Satisfactory:

Satisfactory delivery within given time. Weak engagement as a team and with the audience.

Basic:

Weak delivery within given time. Disengaged as a team and with the audience mostly.

Inadequate or not addressed:

Did not present within given time / took too long to deliver.

Did not engage at all with both audience and as a team.

Dimensions

70 100% (1^st)

60 69% (2:1)

50 59% (2:2)

40 49% (3^rd)

0 39% (Fail)

Criteria 1 (45%)

Discussion and explanation of different construction projects in a selected construction sector, key stakeholders, and construction manager roles and responsibilities in the project.

Excellent:

Student has excellently discussed and explained different construction projects within a selected construction sector, key stakeholders, and construction manager roles and responsibilities in the project.

Very good:

Student has provided a very good discussion and explanation of different construction projects in a selected construction sector, key stakeholders, and construction manager roles and responsibilities in the project.

Satisfactory:

Student has provided a satisfactory discussion and explanation of different construction projects in a selected construction sector, key stakeholders, and construction manager roles and responsibilities in the project.

Basic:

Student has provided a basic discussion and explanation of different construction projects in a selected construction sector, key stakeholders, and construction manager roles and responsibilities in the project.

Inadequate or not addressed: Student has very poorly discussed and explained different construction projects in a selected construction sector, key stakeholders, and construction manager roles and responsibilities in the project. Discussion on one or more of these subjects may be missing from the students report.

Criteria 2 (35%)

Description and explanation of selected Health and Safety regulations in the construction sector and the role of the Construction Manager in ensuring Health and Safety can be minimised.

Excellent:

Student has excellently described and explained their selected Health and Safety regulations in the construction sector. Student has also provided a comprehensive discussion of the Construction Managers role in ensuring that Health and Safety risks can be minimised.

Very good:

Student has provided a very good description and

and explanation of their selected Health and Safety regulations in the construction sector and the role of the Construction Manager in ensuring Health and Safety risks can be minimised.

Satisfactory:

Student has adequately described and explained their selected Health and Safety regulations in the construction sector, and the role of the Construction Manager in ensuring Health and Safety risks can be minimised.

Basic:

Student has provided a limited description and explanation of their selected Health and Safety regulations in the construction sector and the role of the Construction Manager in ensuring Health and Safety risks can be minimised.

Inadequate or not addressed:

Student has insufficiently described and explained their selected Health and Safety regulations in the construction sector and the role of the Construction Manager in ensuring Health and Safety risks can be minimised.

Criteria 3 (10%)

Reading and referencing:

Illustration of a wide range of sources which are formatted according to Harvard referencing style.

Excellent:

Insightful and effective use of a carefully selected range of relevant reading. Consistent and accurate application of referencing in Harvard format.

Very good:

Very good use of a carefully selected range of relevant reading. Consistent and accurate application of referencing in Harvard format.

Satisfactory:

Effective use of a satisfactory range of relevant reading. Consistently application of referencing in Harvard format.

Basic:

Insightful and effective use of a carefully selected range of relevant reading. Somewhat accurate application of referencing in Harvard format.

Inadequate or not addressed:

Insightful and effective use of a carefully selected range of relevant reading. Insufficient and ineffective application of referencing.

Criteria 4 (10%)

Presentation of work, essay is well structured, formatted and designed.

Excellent:

Excellent presentation of work that is coherently structured and with key topics clearly expressed throughout.

Very good:

Work is structured in a largely coherent manner and for mostly clearly expressed.

Satisfactory:

Work is loosely and at times incoherently structured. Information and ideas are expressed somewhat clearly.

Basic:

Work is poorly presented in a disjointed manner. Information and ideas are poorly expressed, with weak English and/or inappropriate style.

Inadequate or not addressed

Work is extremely disorganised, with much of the content confusingly expressed. Very poor English and/or very inappropriate style.

LO1-Knowledge of principles of construction management and understand effective management techniques.

LO2 -Understanding of the roles, responsibilities, enforcement, penalties for non-compliance and required documentation in construction management.

LO3 -Understanding of the importance of effective communication in managerial positions.