BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET

Program

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Module Number

77-6966-00S

Assessment

Assessment
General quantity surveying practice, global understanding, ethics and standard c

Assignment Title
Lecturer

Sri Lanka Batch 10

Quantity Surveying Practice

Ms. Indra Rajapakse

SHU Ref NO

Student Name
Date Handed Over

Module
Title

&

th

28 of March 2016

Date Submitted

ICBT Ref NO
Due Date
30th of April 2016
Pass/
ReSubmission

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Final Grade
Assessors Name
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Date Assessed :

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International College of Business and Technology

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

International College of Business and Technology

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

This assignment constitutes 100% of total module.

Word count 3- 4000
Brief
Concept of condominiums is fast catching up among the community in Sri Lanka. It is considered
as an easy and economical mode of acquiring property within city limits and also as a mode of
fashion. Catering to this, large numbers of property developers have started various projects, known
as apartment complexes or condominiums. Most are constructed in areas where land prices are very
high, and therefore, have increased total project costs. In order to reduce total costs of a project and
earn quick profits, many developers are obtaining services from inexperienced contractors and
resorting to unsuitable, illegal and wrongful practices. In this context, it is necessary for there to be
an authority to effectively control developers and contractors, to ensure safe and well-constructed
condominiums.
In a condominium project, when the construction started, the contractor had found that there is a
discrepancy in approved site plan and actual plan. Thus the actual commencement was delay. Also,
the site fallen within a congested city center and third party person damage due to a sub-contractors
faulty.
1. Describe the responsibilities and roles of the parties in pre contact stage and post contact
stage to enhance value for money to and users or owners.
2. In half the way of post contact a new in-charge (QS) arrives on site, he finds that a number
of his key staff have close personal connections with contactors/sub contactors. Evaluate the
ethical behaviors of new in-charge.
3. Analyses the contractual procedures according to the JCT, NEC and PAM.
4. Make advice to client to build the contractual relationship to avoid dispute and the process
of the time claim.
5. Explain the procedure of health and safety legalization with consideration of the time and
cost implications to the above mention project.
6. Assuming that you are the consultant Quantity Surveyor and how you advise the
procurement selection criteria for this project.

International College of Business and Technology

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

International College of Business and Technology

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Develop a global understanding, and evaluate the services and roles of the parties to the
contract within the construction markets, organizations and the professions.

Analyze, evaluate and apply ethics for the Quantity Surveyor in a global market.

Understand and apply Health and Safety legislation to construction projects with
consideration of the time and cost implications

Review and critically evaluate the issues related to non-standard project procurement.

Analyze, evaluate and apply contractual procedures and practices within the construction
industry with particular reference to standard contracts.

International College of Business and Technology

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

Grading Matrix
Level
6

Presentation

Integrated Knowledge
base

Analysis of project
material and
conclusions

Calculations and
quantitative analysis

>80
first

A very high academic

and professional
standard, with creativity
in the use of language.
Accurate and well
presented data.
Comprehensive and
appropriate referencing
accurately presented.

Broad and deep

knowledge of theory and
concepts, with creative
and imaginative
application to the subject
and integration of previous
knowledge. Relevance of
the theory and concepts
are fully evaluated. Draws
on a wide range of
sources which are
evaluated.

Work carried out innovatively.

Appropriate formulae applied,
coherent and logically
structured. Accurate appropriate
methodology identified and
followed. Clear application of
measured results. Errors
identified, reflected upon and
discussed quantitatively and
qualitatively. Can apply the work
to broader contexts.

70-79
first

Appropriate academic
and professional
standard, with accurate
and well presented data.
Comprehensive and
appropriate referencing
accurately presented

Broad and deep

knowledge of theory and
concepts, with well
explained, relevant
application to the subject.
Theory and concepts are
fully evaluated. Draws on
a wide range of sources.

60-69
2.1

Generally of an
appropriate academic
and professional
standard. Data accurate and clearly
presented. Referencing
is accurate and related
to the text
English is clear and
appropriate. Data accurate and clearly
presented. Referencing
is accurate and related
to the text

A broad knowledge of
theory and concepts, with
well explained, relevant
application to the subject.
Draws on a wide range of
sources.

Original, innovative,
convincing, thorough
analysis of the issues or
other material under
consideration. Demonstrates
flair and independent
thinking going beyond ideas
presented by staff. A
thorough understanding of
the subject in the way that
arguments, analysis and
conclusions support each
other.
Convincing, thorough
analysis of the issues/other
material under
consideration. Demonstrates
flair and independent
thinking going beyond ideas
presented by staff.
Thorough understanding of
the subject in the way that
arguments, analysis and
conclusions support each
other.
Thorough analysis of the
material under
consideration, clear and
orderly. Relationships
between ideas, analysis and
conclusions indicate a sound
understanding of the topic.

Competent application of correct

formulae follows basic
methodology. Clear presentation
of results. Provides solutions to
problems.

40-49
3rd

English is clear and

understandable in away
which helps the 'user'
understand. Data accurate and clearly
presented. Referencing
is accurate and related
to the text

Accurate description of
subject area. Limited
scope, indication of
relevance and application
of theory and concepts to
the subject. Adequate
sources of information.

35-39
comp
fail

English may be
confused. Data - largely
inaccurate. Referencing
is inaccurate and
unrelated to the text

<35
fail

English is generally
confused. Data Inaccurate, Referencing
is inaccurate and
unrelated to the text

Largely accurate,
descriptive knowledge.
Little indication of
relevance of theory and
concepts and confused
application to the subject.
Limited sources of
information.
Inaccurate and irrelevant
knowledge of theory and
concepts. Confused
application to the subject.
Very limited sources of
information.

Analytical treatment, ideas,

analysis and conclusions
support each other and
show understanding of the
topic. Key points clearly
identified inaccuracy and / or
bias acknowledged.
Coherent conclusions.
Mainly descriptive, evidence
of analytical and critical skill.
Solutions show
understanding but not fully
supported by valid reasons.
Relationship between ideas,
analysis and conclusions
has limitations but are
coherent. Key points
identified inaccuracy and / or
bias acknowledged.
Heavy dependence on
description and/or
paraphrasing. No evidence
of analytical skill although
some understanding may
occasionally be shown.
Inadequate and often
inaccurate descriptions.

Completely incorrect work, no

definable train of thought,
inappropriate methodology,
confused presentation of results.
Substantial and/or obvious
errors not considered.

50-59
2.2

A broad knowledge of
theory and concepts
explained and applied to
the subject. Draws on a
range of sources.

Appropriate formulae applied,

coherent and logically
structured. Accurate appropriate
methodology identified and
followed. Clear application of
measured results. Errors
identified, reflected upon and
discussed quantitatively and
qualitatively.

Appropriate formulae applied,

coherent and logically
structured. Accurate appropriate
methodology identified and
followed. Clear application of
measured results. Errors
identified or quantified.

Application of formulae, a basic

understanding of purpose of
formulae, follows correct
methodology. Accurate
presentation of results in a style
expected of professional
surveyors. Provides solutions to
problems.

Basic application of formulae,

inconsistent, incoherent or
illogically structured,
inappropriate methodology,
confused presentation of results.
Substantial and/or obvious
errors not considered.

International College of Business and Technology

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

International College of Business and Technology

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

REPORT STRUCTUREFOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Paper Size
Word Count
Printing Margins
Binding Margin
Header and Footer
Printing
Basic Font Size
Line Spacing
Font Style
Presentation

: A4
: 3-4000 words
: LHS; RHS: 1 Inch 25 mm
: Inch 12 mm
: 1 Inch
: Single Sided
: 12
: 1.5
: Arial/Times New Roman
: Bound Document

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

The assignment should be submitted as a SOFT COPY in a word format ONLY to the
TURNITINas well as HARD COPY on or before the due date.

Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you
produce must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances
(Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard referencing where a

reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment

Introduce the facts in reports under decimal notations. .

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can
hand over the assignment. No late submissions are allowed. (Please refer to the Student
Handbook on Assessments - Late Submissions).

Please refer to Student Handbook on Assignments Re-submission.

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