CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND PRE CONTRACT STUDIES

Pre-contractual studies and construction management
Marking Standards:
Marks will be given based on how well a student performs at University Level 4, as described by the performance descriptors listed below: evidence of a logical and professional approach; technically correct calculations; an accurate methodology and approach to basic cost estimates and measurements supported by all quantities, cost data, and calculations. View the more thorough instructions provided for each task.

L4 90-100%

Outstanding involvement with the matter that is thorough and focused and demonstrates a deep comprehension of the problems. Extremely well organized, showing continuity of thought throughout.
Proof of extensive, independent reading.
No glaring problems in syntax, grammar, or referencing, where appropriate.
80-89%

Excellently clear and detailed assessment of the problems with supporting evidence.
Well-organized, with independent reading evidence to support the topic.
Very few mistakes in syntax, grammar, or other applicable areas.
70-79%

Excellent issue identification and comprehension in the evaluation. Complete responses to all questions and tasks. Very concise lecture with the use of pertinent examples to demonstrate response. Unambiguous proof of reading outside the list of modules.
Few mistakes in syntax, grammar, or referencing, as necessary.
60-69%

Good
good comprehension of the problems. Directly addresses the query. Clear explanation supported by useful examples.
The task’s primary elements and significant concerns are all handled. a few signs that you read anything not on the module list
Several minor, persistent faults in the usage of references, grammar, or syntax
50-59%

Sound solid knowledge of fundamental theory and ideas. Content that relates to the task or query. Competently addresses the key topics. Reading that is based on primary texts or materials but is sometimes underutilized in discussion assistance.
Several recurring grammatical, syntactic, or referencing mistakes.
40-49%
Basic Some indication that you comprehend fundamental ideas or problems. Content that is generally relevant but with little to no theory application. Nearly all of it is descriptive.
30-39%

Recoverable failure: Some evaluation criteria and/or learning outcomes weren’t met.
Superficial handling of problems. Some of it relates to the chosen topic. Materials only reiterate what has been taught. Lacks knowledge of fundamental theories or concepts. The use of lengthy quotations and classroom examples is conceivable.
Evidence of a thorough understanding of the learning objectives suggests the participant will be able to access the module upon resubmitting.
20-29% No educational goal was entirely achieved. There is not much proof of attempts to interact with the module materials.
10-19% There was little effort to follow the task brief, and the learning objectives were not satisfied. Inadequate demonstration of crucial concept, theory, or practice knowledge or understanding.
0-9% No significant effort was made to address the assignment’s learning objectives or brief.

To receive an excellent or outstanding grade (the highest pass), the student must submit coursework in the appropriate professional format, demonstrating thorough subject-matter knowledge based on thorough study, expressing qualified opinions, and using a method that is supported by the work. Technical accuracy and a connection to the provided project scenarios are requirements for submission. In order to show further investigation and an overall level of in-depth expertise, it must also include pertinent, appropriately cited sources of data. All resources, calculations, and expenditures incurred during the work must be taken into account when calculating the quantities.

You should be very transparent about the sources of information used and should clarify ALL assumptions. The Harvard Referencing System must be used to cite any content or information taken from these sources. (Details can be found on University Web Site Learning Centres).

Additional information on the indicative marking scheme divided down by task:
The marking system serves as a guide for how much time and effort should be put into finishing the assignment. The grade for this coursework will be published in e: Vision as a single grade, which will be added to the grade for coursework 2 to determine the overall average grade.
Task 1’s academic essay (LO1) examines the pre-contractual stage of a conventional building project.

Case study for Task 1

Establishing a project budget estimate is one of the key pre-contract steps undertaken by both the client and the contractor. Additionally, this needs to be stable enough to be managed and modified during the project. Each member of the construction professional team modifies, disseminates, and breaks down the budget cost data to represent their contributions to the estimations. The final agreed-upon costs for all professional services, construction costs, and financing charges are subsequently produced as a result of this. The customer anticipates that all of the totals for the different budgets will stay within the overall estimate. This is a crucial procedure, and the RIBA Plan of Works 2013 is a crucial industry document that aids in outlining the crucial tasks and milestones necessary for any project.

Components for Task 1 submission

In order to complete this job, you must conduct literature research using the RIBA Plan of Works as a starting point. You next must create a word-processed essay with in-text citations to respond to the question below. Even if you read a textbook or article but did not use any quotes from it in your final essay, make sure to retain a proper record of all the sources you have utilized. The recommended word count ranges from 600 to 1000 words:

1. Discuss the various cost estimating techniques that might be used from conception to mobilization in relation to the proper RIBA Plan of Works 2013 appropriate for a traditionally constructed and procured housing project using a minimum of six academic sources of literature. You must briefly list the main duties, the practitioners engaged, and an in-depth description of the format(s) of the estimate chosen under each of the mandatory RIBA work stage topics. Finish with a brief paragraph that expresses your opinion on who should determine the budget cost: the client or the architectural design.
The academic essay for Task 1 is graded.
1a A general presentation with proper language, a logical framework, and well-written, precise sentences. Accuracy and suitability of the cost estimation methodology described, which is contextualized to the project scenario and uses the applicable RIBA work categories
1b Well-informed conclusion that organizes the discussion and uses in-text citations to support it
1c Using a least six published sources from a variety of fields, proper Harvard referencing must be used, along with in-text citations. Lists of references and/or bibliographies should be distinct for Tasks 1 and 2.
• IMPORTANT: DO NOT MENTION YOUR LECTURE NOTES.
35%
10% 5%
Total 50%

Task 2: Using and manipulating cost data (LO2)

Case study for Task 2

The client or their representative will give the contractor’s site team the project paperwork during the site immobilization. Drawings, specifications, a pricing document (excerpt below measured in accordance with NRM2), a contract type, and a health and safety plan are usually included. The initial responsibility for the site team is to understand all the design and cost data, assess the design’s constructability, and ensure that measurements are taken accurately. In order to break down and transform the material quantities into the precise quantities of materials requested, they will also need to extrapolate and manipulate the cost data.
Extract from the bill of materials
14 Block or brick masonry walls
Block or brick walls
A brick wall with hollow walls and multicolored facings costs, delivered to the site, £650/1000. As work progresses, a stretcher bond that is laid in cm (1/3) is pointed with a bucket handle joint.

thick by 102.5 mm

150

m2

440 x 100 x 215 mm in c:m (1/3) B Block wall in skins of a hollow wall made of 3.5 N concrete blocks

100 millimeters thick
150 m2 C Form 5 Nr. 250 mm long galvanized twist ties per m2, spaced at 900 mm horizontally and 450 mm vertically, are included in the 100 mm wide cavity.
150 m2

B4/1 To recap: $

components for Task 2 submission

This activity entails converting and calculating the total quantities of materials to be acquired from a bill of quantities project document, as well as manipulating and adjusting cost estimations. Your grades will suffer if you fail to demonstrate all of your work properly. Since this is a technical calculation, there is no word count, however, the challenge is equal to 1,000 words. Calculate the following from the bill’s above excerpt:

1. In April 2014, the contractor offered £156,000 for the construction of a four-bedroom, two-story house. However, the project was delayed for two years; therefore, the price should be calculated and adjusted to reflect a start date of December 2016. All sources of information and presumptions must be annexed.
2. Determine the number of brick pallets (1000 bricks/pallet) and the total cost, allowing for 5% waste. 3. Determine the number of concrete blocks and the total cost, allowing for 5% waste. You must obtain the price of a block from the website of a building merchant and add the price information utilized;
4. The amounts and overall cost per bag of cement and sand needed to build the brick and block wall, allowing for 10% waste. You must obtain the material cost from a building merchant’s website and include the cost information used;
5. The price of labor to build the cavity wall. You must obtain the cost information from a price book.

If you don’t, it will negatively impact your grade. You MUST include all supporting notes, researched production data/assumptions (such as pages used from the website), a material schedule list and quantities, material cost, and calculation sheets (such as material conversions) for each item of work.
Grading system 2 Marks Task specialized computations:
Technical presentation and correctness of modified cost estimate utilizing suitable cost indices and formulas derived from relevant sources
2b Technical organization and accuracy of numbers, conversions, and material costs
2c Technical layout and accuracy of amounts, conversions, and material costs using the proper source of cost information that MUST be attached
2d Technical presentation and accuracy of amounts, conversions, and material costs utilizing the proper source of cost data and assumptions, which MUST be attached
Using the correct sources of cost data and assumptions, which MUST be attached, the technical layout and correctness of costs must be considered.
2f Appropriate Harvard referencing style and depth of reading applied.
10%

10% 10%

10%

5%

5% TOTAL: 50%