BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET

Program
Module Number
Assessment
Assignment Title

BSc in Quantity Surveying & March 2016

Construction Management
Intake
77-6966-00S
Module
Quantity Surveying Practice
Title
Assessment
General quantity surveying practice, construction claims, dispute resolution & p

Lecturer
Student
Number

Student Name
Date Handed Over

Due Date
Pass/
ReSubmission

Date Submitted
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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.

Assignment Brief

(Abstract from: http://www.zippe.de/batch-house-technology-cullet-plant.html )

Contract was signed between Unique glass Factory as Employer and Ranaweera Construction
Company as Contractor for the construction of plant building, batch house and warehouse.
Unique glass factory wanted to build the plant, batch house and ware house within a shorter period.
(10 months). Therefore, they decided to use traditional procurement method. Later on, they
(Ranaweera Construction) found out problems in the project.
The Contractor commenced work on the project on 15 th February and by 15th of March dispute and
differences arose because the Employer was unable to provide additional information, possession of
construction site on agreed date. Addition to this, the Employer wanted to build a tank farm within
the same contract period. So the Contractor raised an objection in the ground that he is not entitle to
do it within the agreed contract period and he want more time. But employer disagreed. Now
contractor want to terminate the contract and Health & Safety has been compromised due to
negligence of contractor. While scaffolding Three children faced to the accidents who play near by
the site. Neighbors bought an Injunction to prevent continuing the construction project claiming for
damages.

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1. Evaluate the services and roles of the parties to the contract within the construction to
markets, organization and the professions.
2. Assume you are the Contractors Quantity surveyor and apply ethics.
3. Assume you are the Consultant Qs in the above project
3.1 Advice client to build the contractual relationship to avoid dispute and the process of
the time claim.
3.2 Determine a suitable procurement method to enable the contract to continue with a clear
rationale and critically evaluate your choice to standard vs. non-standard contract
choice.
4. Analyse the contractual procedures and practices within the industry with particular
reference to standard contracts. (JCT,NEC,PAM)
5. Explain the procedure of health and safety legalization with consideration of the time and
cost implications to the above mention project.

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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 to markets, organization and the professions.

Analyse, 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.

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

Grading Matrix

Level
6

Presentation

Integrated
Knowledge base

Analysis of project material and conclusions

>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.

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.

70-79
first

Appropriate
academic and

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.
Broad and deep
knowledge of

Convincing, thorough analysis of the issues/other

material under consideration. Demonstrates flair

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60-69
2.1

50-59
2.2

40-49
3rd

35-39
comp
fail

professional
standard, with
accurate and well
presented data.
Comprehensive
and appropriate
referencing
accurately
presented
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
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
English may be
confused. Data largely
inaccurate.
Referencing is

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Thorough analysis of the material under

consideration, clear and orderly. Relationships
between ideas, analysis and conclusions indicate a
sound understanding of the topic.

Heavy dependence on description and/or

paraphrasing. No evidence of analytical skill
although some understanding may occasionally
be shown.

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inaccurate and
unrelated to the
text

<35
fail

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

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.

Inadequate and often inaccurate descriptions.

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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

REPORT STRUCTURE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

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

: A4
: 5000 words
: LHS; RHS: 1 Inch 25 mm
: Inch 12 mm
: 1 Inch
: Single Sided
: 12
: 1.5
: Arial/Times New Roman
: Bound Document
: SHU Reference Style

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

The assignment should be submitted as a SOFT COPY in a word format ONLY (CD
ONLY) as 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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