Programme HND in Quantity Surveying Unit 01 JACS Code K430

Construction Project Planning and

Module Number QS 400 Module Title
Design Management

Credit Value 15 Module Level H1 Module Value 1.0

Assessment Analytical Report Assessment Weighting 40%

Evaluation of various procedures of design Brief and understanding of design and
Assignment Title
management Regulations for effective project planning
Lecturer (Qs)Mrs. Harshi Madubashini

Student Name Student Number NG/HNDQTS/13/

Handed Over on 08/09/2018 Due Date 28/10/2018

Date Submitted Pass/ Re-Submission

(Qs)Mrs. Harshi Madubashini Date

Assessor
Assessed

Date
Internal Mrs. Fathina Yusra Internal 7/9/17
verifier
Verified

Learner
Date
signature

Task Marks Assessment comments

01
1.1
1.2
1.3
Total
General comments
ASSESSMENT

Task 1
Mr. Perera bought a 30 perch Land in Rajagiriya with Electricity and Water facilities. He wants
to build a semi luxury house. (Refer Figure 1)

6m
Public road

3m
m
Ground
Floor Plinth
area 7.5
Perches.

Figure 01

Since he is new to this area he has several issues regarding the construction of this project such as
ground conditions, government rules and regulations and suitable design and construction methods
etc. You are working as a Consultant QS in Unique Consultant Services and he has requested your
advice regarding following matters.

1.1 What are the types of designs used in the construction project and purpose of using different
design types?

1.2 Evaluate the elements to consider when developing a design brief before starting a
construction project and develop a design brief for the above project.

1.3 Identify the design and management aregulations to be managed in the above construction
project. Consider the Design and management regulations regarding following elements.

- Plot size
- Road frontage
- Road Access
- Plot Coverage
- Rear Space
- Side Space

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 - Natural Light and Ventilation

Note: Students are advised to make clear assumptions as necessary and mention them clearly
within the report.

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF ASSESSMENT

(1). Identify various factors affecting effective project planning, evaluation and decision making,
(2). Demonstrate skills to carry out project feasibility and environmental studies at project planning
and appraisal phases,
(3). Evaluate various procedures to produce effective design briefs for different complex nature
projects,
(4). Understand the application of various design and management regulations for effective
project planning, evaluation and decision making,
(5). Appraise various ways to incorporate planning studies to develop production information and
obtain essential statutory approvals to construct various types of projects in different contexts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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The assessment should be prepared in an Analytical Report format and the preparation of the
report requires the student to undertake a process of investigative nature and present in a report of
3000 words (10% +/-). Autonomy of this process shall be reflected by the structured use of
referencing using Harvard Referencing.

Content / coverage of the topic

Design Types and Brief 25
Application of design and management regulations 25
Recommendations for scenario 25
Assumptions made 05
Structure of the Report 10
References 10
Total 100 Marks
Pass mark of the assessment is 40%

REPORT STRUCTURE FOR ASSESSMENT - 01

 Paper Size : A4
 Word Count : 3000 words (10% +/-)
 Printing Margins : LHS; RHS: 1 Inch 25 mm
 Binding Margin : ½ Inch 12 mm
 Header and Footer : 1 Inch
 Basic Font Size : 12
 Line Spacing : 1.5
 Font Style : Times New Roman
 Submission : Soft copy submission

GRADING METRIX

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 Learning Objective 01 02 03 04 05

Assessment 01 X X

Assessment 02 X X X

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

 The assignment should be submitted as a SOFT COPY in a word format via ICBT SIS
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.
 All sources of information must be referenced using “Harvard referencing” where a
reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment.
 Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can
hand over the assignment.
 Retrieval of module failure shall be by re-submission of a revised course work.

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