Pearson

Higher Nationals in
Construction and the Built Environment
PEARSON-SET ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
UNIT 22 Group Project
:
For use with the
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Issue 1
Group Project Brief
1. Define your project type and scope. This may be stated as a research question, objectives or a
hypothesis.

2. Provide a Project Statement that includes:

a. Clear description of the type of project and the scope of work

b. Provide a review of literature and precedents (existing projects) to give background and
context for your proposal. These should provide evidence of existing knowledge and
benchmarks; against which your work may be evaluated.

3. Within your collaborative team, define clear roles and responsibilities. These should support a
project methodology; leading to clear bodies of work and information to be produced by each
member of the team.

4. By bringing together points 1-3 (above), prepare a Project Proposal to be reviewed, discussed
and agreed with your tutor.

5. Carry-out the research and work, as defined in your Project Proposal.

6. Ensure that you are recording both individual and team activities. These should be clearly
logged.

7. Prepare all necessary documentation, information and presentation material necessary to

communicate your project outcomes in a professional manner.

8. Reflect on the success of your project, as a team, and your performance at the end of the
project with the inclusion of a project evaluation and recommendations.

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Templates
Project Proposal Form
Student Team
Student Name Student Number Date 17/10/2021
Oakar Min HND - 1819
Yoon Mie Mie Zin HND - 1810
Lae Yee Win Zaw HND - 1803
Shoon Wutt Hlwar HND - 1804

Chindwin Technological University (Taunggyi

Centre Name Campus)
Tutor Dr. Hla Myo Aung
Proposed Title Three Storey Residential Building Project

Section One: Title, aims, objectives

Three Storey Residential Building Project
Aims & Objectives
 To have a successful project, assess each members skills and allocate roles within a collaborative
team.
 To determine the most suitable location for the project.
 To produce building designs and obtain advise.
 To consult with a structural engineer, for information on the reinforcements and other
specifications.
 To produce an abstract sheet which shows the estimation & scheduling of the building project.
 To produce HR plan and material management plan
 To produce tender documentation.

Section Two: Reasons for choosing this project

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We chose to do the project since our university provides us with the possibility to get educational
requirements by completing it. Our team members have also learnt what it takes to successfully manage a
construction project after completing the project. Our skills and experiences enable us to see a project
through from start to finish.
Section Three: Precedents and Sources

 Review books and also examine the literature from the internet to obtain the reference source.
 AUTOCAD software has been used for the drawing plans and elevations of our building.
 ETABs is used to analysis the structure of the building.
 Microsoft Excel has been used for the estimation of cost.
 Microsoft Project will be used for the scheduling.

Section Four: Roles and responsibilities

Name Role Responsibilities
Oakar Min Project Manager Literature Reviewing
Yoon Mie Mie Zin
- Search for relevant literature
Lae Yee Win Zaw
Shoon Wutt Hlwar - Evaluate sources

- Identify themes and gaps

- Outline the structure

- Write the literature review

Oakar Min Project Leader Assess individual and group skills in order to allocate
roles within a collaborative team
- Overview the roles of each member

- Figure out the talents and skills of member

- Select the appropriate roles & responsibilities

- Produce Organization Chart

Oakar Min Architect Design and plan the project

- Create the framework of our building as an

architect

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 - Design and supervise the construction work over
which he has complete authority

Yoon Mie Mie Zin Structural Analysis Analyse the structure loads and stress
- Calculate the structural integrity of a proposed
structure and ensuring that it complies with
standards such as health and safety.

- Utilized computer modeling (ETAB) simulations to

anticipate how structures would behave in different
situations, such as severe winds, flooding, or
earthquakes

Oakar Min Structural Drawings Draw the details of the structural building

- Create detailed drawings by hand as well as using

specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Ensures that these constructions are functional,
safe, and cost-effective

Lae Yee Win Zaw Estimation Produce detail data and estimation cost of the work

- Provide reports with comprehensive calculations

and cost estimates for structural integrity of load-
bearing components.
- Calculating BE and BQ

Lae Yee Win Zaw Scheduling Monitors job progress and adjusts schedules
- Analyzes developments and finds solutions to
problems

- Provides project management and engineering staff

with scheduling and schedule updates guidance,
training, and mentoring.

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 - Use CPM scheduling strategies

Shoon Wutt Hlwar HSE Provide HSE plan

- Identify and assess the hazardous environment and

practices
- Keep track of how well safety plans are being
implemented in accordance with the goals and
objectives.

Shoon Wutt Hlwar Tendering Produce Tender Documentation

- Identify risk and opportunity in proposal pricing so
that inherent risk can be mitigated at the tender
submission stage.

- reviewed tender materials, scope of work,

feasibility for qualifying, financial criteria, created
presentations, risk matrix, and information for
senior management to gain bidding permission

Section Five: Activities and timescales

1. Study the relevant literature review - 10.7.2021 to 15.7.2021

2. Suitable area has chosen - 16.7.2021
3. Roles are decided by determining the skills and talents of each
- 17.7.2021 to 18.7.2021
member.
4. Establish the project management plan. - 19.72021 to 23.7.2021

5. Produce design, plan and develop concepts. - 24.7.2021 to 30.7.2021

6. Evaluate the building structural drawings, analysis and specifications. - 2.8.2021 to 24.8.2021
7. Generate preliminary cost estimates for the project and assess - 25.8.2021 to 31.8.2021
quantities.

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 8. Provides project management and engineering staff with scheduling
and schedule updates guidance, training, and mentoring. - 1.9.2021 to 7.9.2021

9. Prepare health & safety management plan

- 10.9.2021 to 16.9.2021
10. Produce tender documentation - 19.9.2021 to 25.9.2021

11. Produce a report and start prepare for the presentation - 26.9.2021 to 7.10.2021

12. Present the project scheme. - 9.10.201

Milestone one: Specification of architectural plans and drawings

Target date (set by tutor):1.8.2021
Milestone two: Specification of structural analysis and drawings
Target date (set by tutor): 24.8.2021
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):

I confirm that the project is not work that has been or will be submitted for another qualification and
is appropriate:
Agreed: (name) (date)

Comments and agreement from project proposal checker (if applicable)

Comments (optional):

I confirm that the project is not work that has been or will be submitted for another qualification and
is appropriate:
Agreed: (name) (date)

Research Ethics Approval Form

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All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data collected
from human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their research.
Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor.
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research fully with your
Unit Tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your research project is due to
commence.
Section One: Basic Details
Project title: Three Storey Residential Building Project
Student Details
Student Name Student ID
Oakar Min HND - 1819
Yoon Mie Mie Zin HND - 1810
Lae Yee Win Zaw HND - 1803
Shoon Wutt Hlwar HND - 1804

Programme: Three Storey Residential Building

School: Chindwin Technological University
Intended research start date: 1.9.2021
Intended research end date: 9.10.2022

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Section Two: Project Summary

Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project
Interviews

Questionnaires

Observations

Use of Personal Records

Data Analysis

Action Research

Focus Groups

Other (please specify)

Section Three: Participants

Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants? Yes, it will
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply
Ages 12-16: Young people aged 17-18: Adults:

How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?

Describe the process you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:

How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear
to participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?

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Studies involving questionnaires: Will participants be given the option of omitting questions they
do not wish to answer?
Yes: No:

If No, please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this:

Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed
consent to be approved.
Yes: No:

Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation? (eg. give them a brief explanation
of the study)
Yes: No:

Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This could be a
summary of your finding generally)
Yes: No:

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Section Four: Data Storage and Security

Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection
Act (1998)
Yes: No:

Who will have access to the data and personal information? Lecturer
During the Research
Where will the data be stored? In the Laptops

Will mobile devices, such as USB storage and laptops, be used?

Yes: No:

If yes, please provide further details:

After the Research

Where will the data be stored? In the Laptops

How long will the data and records be kept, and it what format?

Will the data be kept for use by other researchers?

Yes: No:

If yes, please provide further details:

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Section Five: Ethical Issues

Are there any particular features of your proposed work which may raise ethical concerns? If so,
please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise as a result of
your research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include, but
are not limited to the following:
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics.
 Risks to participants and/or researchers.
 Confidentiality/anonymity.
 Disclosures/limits to confidentiality.
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection).
 Reporting.
 Dissemination and use of your findings.

Section Six: Declaration

I have read, understood and will abide by the Pearson College Research Ethics Policy:
Yes: No:

I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Tutor:

Yes: No:

I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct and that this is
a full description of the ethical issues that may arise in the course of my/our research.

Student Name(s) Date

Oakar Min 17.10.2021
Yoon Mie Mie Zin 17.10.2021
Lae Yee Win Zaw 17.10.2021
Shoon Wutt Hlwar 17.10.2021

Please submit your completed form to:

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Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Assess individual and group skills in order to allocate roles within a
collaborative team

P1 Evaluate own skills and the skills of
others through skills auditing and
review.
P2 Develop role descriptions and
responsibilities within a team.
M1 Discuss the allocation of roles D1 Justify the allocation of roles and
within a collaborative team to meet responsibilities within a team,
overall project needs. recognising individual skills and
ambitions vs project requirements.

LO2 Plan a construction project, based on the Pearson-set theme, in

collaboration with others to ensure good practice in resource management,
staffing and project scheduling

P3 Develop a project plan to ensure
successful achievement of completed
project.
P4 Illustrate resource planning (both
physical and human) as well as time
planning.
LO3 Prepare tender documentation; undertaking work appropriate to a
defined role within a team
M2 Interpret events and activities in a
project plan in order to indicate
milestones, and risks.
LO2 LO3
D2 Critically evaluate the
relationships between project
planning and tender documentation,
highlighting ways in which tender
information responds to project
planning.

P5 Develop construction drawings M3 Evaluate the ways in which

and specifications.
P6 Prepare a cost plan.
P7 Produce a pre-construction health
& safety method statement.
Building Information Modelling can
provide greater efficiency in
collaborative preparation of tender
documentation.

LO4 Evaluate own work, and the work of others, in a collaborative team

P8 Undertake a continual review of M4 Evaluate their own personality D3 Critically evaluate the success of a
their own work, recording this profile in relation to your working project by considering individual and
throughout the project. practices. group working practices in relation to
assigned roles and personality
P9 Evaluate their own working
profiles.
practices in relation to that of other
members of the team, identifying
areas of good practice.

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