School of Computing and

Engineering
Academic year: 2020-21

MSc Construction Project Management

Construction Risk Management (A2)

TC70021E
Module Semester: Assignme Lev Assignment format:
Code: nt No: el
TC70021E 2 A1 7 a) Individual 5 min
b) Report Word count:
2500 (+/-
10%)
TC70021E 2 A2 7 Report Word count:
3000 (+/-
10%)

Module Assignmen Module Course Leader:

Leader: t setter Moderator

Dr. M. A. Dr. M. A. Dr Dr. Mahtab A Farshchi

Farshchi Farshchi EfcharisBalodimo Mahtab.Farshchi@uwl.ac.uk
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Issue Date: Submission Late Submission Feedback Date:

Date: Instructions
A1 - Week 2 A1a- Week See UWL late 3 weeks after normal
5 submission policy submission date
A1b- Week Online feedback and
9 group/one to one in special
cases
A2 Week 7 A2 – Week See UWL late 3 weeks after normal
15 submission policy submission date
Online feedback and
group/one to one in special
cases

Online submission: Submission link will be provided by your tutor on

Blackboard.

FEEDBACK:

Formative assessment is designed to provide students with feedback on

progress and inform development. It does not contribute to the overall
assessment;
Summative assessment provides a measure of achievement or failure made in
respect of a student's performance in relation to the intended learning outcomes.

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Contents
1. Module’s Learning Outcomes.............................................................................3
2. Map of assessments.............................................................................................3
3. Introduction - The scenario..................................................................................4
4. Marking scheme for report (A2)..........................................................................5
5. Report Writing (week 15).....................................................................................5
6. Interim online Feedback.......................................................................................5
7. Additional References..........................................................................................6

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1. Module’s Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes Report (A1) Report

and (A2)
presentation
LO1 To understand the role of risk management X X
and complexity of projects in construction.
LO3 To be able to analyse risks of projects   X
through qualitative and quantitative
approaches
LO6 To understand the contributions of risk   X
management in BIM

2. Map of assessments

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3. Introduction - The scenario

You have been appointed as Head of Risk by ABC Contractors to undertake a

full risk assessment for a project at the final design andconstruction stages.

The proposed project is considered complex due to its size, novel design and
unique site characteristics thatjustify specialist technologies and services.State
the specific parameters for your selected project.

In your role as the Head of Risk unit, you are expected to provide an
assessment of the qualitative and quantitative methods of risk identification, risk
assessment and evaluation and write a well-reasoned report to recommend
specific methodsto help identify the risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

The client, who has a low appetite for risk is encouraging the use of BIM in the
project and is seeking your advice relatingto the associated risks in the project.

The client has instructed you that the submitted report must focus on the
following;

1. Evaluation of complexity issues which may affect risk exposure in the

project;

2. Criticalevaluation ofqualitative and quantitative methods of risk

identification in design and construction stages of the project;

3. Recommendation of the most relevant techniques and processes to

minimise exposure to risk (e.g. Monte Carlo simulation, Brain Storming,
Interviews, Historic Data, etc.);

4. Critical identification of risk factors in collaborative projects using Building

Information Modelling.

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4. Marking scheme for report (A2)

Criteria Issues Mark Learning

out of outcomes
100
Relevant Evaluation of complexity issues 30
knowledge of key which may affect risk exposure in the LO1; LO3;
concepts project LO6
(90 marks)
Critical evaluation of methods of risk 30
identification in design and
construction stages of the project
Recommendation of the most 10
relevant techniques and processes;
Critical identification of risk factors in 20
collaborative projects using Building
Information Modelling.
Documentation Order, structure and coherence 10
(10 marks) Quality and the number of references

5. Report Writing (week 15)

This assignment is expected to be a professionally written report of 3000 (+/-

10%) words. The marking scheme indicates how different learning outcomes will
be assessed. Your report must aim to directly respond to the brief provided in
this document using logical reasoning and evidence. The data that you use in
your report must be derived from reliable sources, be factual and up-to-date.
This report is also perceived as an academic report and therefore the use of
proper referencing and adequate citation of sources in Harvard style is
compulsory.
The report must be checked for English grammar and spelling before final
submission on Blackboard as a .docx file. When submitting your file please
follow the saving instructions below:

Student_ID_Module Code_A2_Day.Month.Year.docx

Note:It is important to avoid direct speech including writing in the first person
(e.g. I, we, you, etc.). Any abbreviations used in your report must be fully
explained.

6. Interim online Feedback

Please use Blackboard Ultra for tutorial sessions and email further queries to the
module leader.

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7. Additional References
 http://www.rubenfavie.com/media/1669/cib2008_ranking%20construction
%20project%20characteristics.pdf
 https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC24048.pdf
 http://ieg.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/~aigner/projects/planninglines/evaluation/Project_Mana
gement/papers/baccarini96complexity.pdf
 https://www.cmu.edu/cee/projects/PMbook/09_Construction_Planning.html
 http://www.chantier.net/europe/europe/fasc1/b11_05.htm
 www.rics.org/globalassets/rics-website/media/upholding-professional-
standards/sector-standards/construction/black-book/management-of-risk-1st-
edition-rics.pdf
 www.ICMS-coalition.org
 www.IES-coalition.org
 www.IPMSC.org/Standard/Industrial/

 Darnall, R. and Preston, J.M. (2010) Project management from simple to

complex. Washington, D.C
 ICMS. (2017). International construction measurement standards: Global
Consistency in Presenting Construction Costs. ICMS.
 IES. (2016). International ethics standards. IES.
 IPMS. (2014). International property measurement standards: Office buildings.
IPMS.
 IPMS. (2018). International Property Measurement Standards: Industrial
Buildings. IPMSC.
 JayasudhaK. , B. V. (2016, June). Analysis of Major Risks in Construction
Projects. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 11(11).
Zavadskas E. K., Z. T. (2010). Risk management of construction projects.
Journal of Civil Engineering and Management,
16(1), 33-46.
 Li Y., X. L. (2007). Decision Support For Risk Analysis on Dynamic alliance.
Xian: School of management, Xian Jiaotong University.
HM Treasury. (2004). The Orange Book. Management of risk – Principles and
Concepts. London.
 Patric X. W. Zou, G. Z. (2007). Understanding the key risks in construction
projects in China. International Journal of Project Management, 601-614.
RICS. (2015). Management of Risk. London: Royal Institute of Chartered
Surveyors.
 RICS. (2012). RICS new rules of measurement: detailed measurement for
building works. London: RICS.
 Smith, N. J. (2014). Managing risk in construction projects (Third edition).
Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
 Smith, N. J. Merna, T and Jobling, P. (2006). Managing risk in construction
project. Oxford: Blackwell
 The Orange Book Management of Risk – Principles and Concepts, HM Treasury
(2004).

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