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Written Assignment Brief 2020/21

Written Assignment Brief (85% of Module mark)

You are a consultant engineer with TB Solutions Ltd (TBS). TBS is a large firm of consultants (similar to ARUP –
see www.arup.com) who are often asked to give an opinion on business solutions in general areas of the built
environment.

You have been asked by an English Premier League football club, Diamond Castle FC (DCFC), to give an
opinion on the advantages of using modern BIM techniques throughout the various development phases for their
new stadium from inception through to post occupancy. In particular, your clients wish to know if it is normal,
safe and secure to have no traditional plans as a back-up system.

The new stadium is located close to a business park, which has recently been developed on the outskirts of a
small town just outside the London ring road, the M25. The only unusual aspect in relation to this development is
a large decorative arch, which will rise high above the closing roof. The initial ideas for the stadium have been
compared by many in concept to Wembley Stadium London – this may therefore be a useful comparable for
professional purposes.

DCFC are keen to benefit from modern digital development systems and tools that they have been told will help
create a more cost effective long-term environment for fans and staff. They also wish the new premises to be
more environmentally friendly.

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You have been asked to give an opinion in report form (but fully referenced) on the advantages and
disadvantages of adopting BIM in the development. Whilst your report should deal with the design and
construction phases, DCFC are particularly keen to establish the long-term value of the BIM model in the
management of the stadium as an asset and in its operation as a facility.

You should make such other assumptions as are necessary to effectively address the brief. You are limited to
2000 words and the work should be fully referenced. See Moodle for deadline and submission details.

Marks (see attached marking scheme) – these total to 100% of the 85% attainable for the written assignment
Outline of problem: 20
Discussion and analysis: 50
Conclusions: 20
Overall quality: 10

MSc in Digital Innovation in the Built asset Management

Institute for Digital Innovation in the Built Environment
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PRINCIPLES OF BIM - DIBAM MSC PROGRAMME

Marking scheme 2019-2020

Section Wgts. A B
70% plus
Outline of 20% Evidence of significant reading
problem followed by original
interpretation of the
assignment brief within a
focused conceptual
framework and context. Clear
and challenging position
statement that addresses the
module learning outcomes.
Discussion 50% An excellent selection of
and analysis information, theory, principles
and concepts used to address
the learning outcomes.
Depth of understanding,
original and critical thought
clearly demonstrated.
Discussion arguments based
on sound evidence applied in
an imaginative way.
Conclusions 20% Conclusion provides concrete
points that have the potential
to make a significant
contribution to field.
C D E
60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 39% and less
Evidence of wide reading Some evidence of extra- Very little evidence Little or no
and excellent understanding curricular reading. Main of reading with no evidence of
of literature. Some original objectives of the clear focus to the reading. Little
interpretation of the assignment brief covered assignment and understanding of
assignment brief that to a competent standard. poorly developed what was
addresses the module Generally descriptive in context. required.
learning outcomes. Clear approach with a limited
position statement and position statement.
context.
Good grasp of the key issues Good familiarity with A general All aspects of the
and concepts related to the concepts underpinning the understanding of project have been
learning outcomes. Depth of learning outcomes, but concepts with handled badly,
understanding and good little evidence of original general descriptive with no
evidence of original thought thought. Correct analysis of material and little understanding or
demonstrated. A good the problem evaluated to a evidence of critical confusion of
critical approach to the competent standard, but thought. techniques used
question, argued from a little critical reflection.
number of points of view.
Conclusion provides Conclusion provides Conclusion Conclusions
concrete points supported in generic points that lack provides less absent or
the discussion and analysis. clear focus. developed points unformed.
from discussion.

Overall 10% Excellent write up – structure, Good project write up with Write up is not fully Write up is poor, Major failure in
quality grammar and references – very clear logical structure coherent, rushed, and unstructured, some write up structure
with only minor faults, highly and good presentation of contains some errors or parts missing, and with missing

MSc in Digital Innovation in the Built asset Management

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readable, extremely clear with data with good and accurate irrelevant material with writing needing parts, very poor
excellent structure Excellent use of reference material general references. significant readability, not at
use of reference material improvement. all clear.
correctly and consistently
cited.

MSc in Digital Innovation in the Built asset Management

Institute for Digital Innovation in the Built Environment