MODULE GUIDE

School School of Architecture and Built Environment

Module Code 6CN019

Module Title Group Project Evaluation and Development

Module Leader Dr. David OlokeDr. Hamid Pouran h.pouran@wlv.ac.uk

(d.a.oloke@wlv.ac.uk)

Credits 20

Level of Module NQF LEVEL 6 (previously level 3)

Mark Scheme UGPM1

Brief Module Description

The principal aim of this module is to enable you to develop a wide ranging understanding of the
development process within the economic, legal, political and social environment.

Prerequisite Modules

Not Applicable

Prohibitive Module Combinations

Not Applicable

Reference Points

Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)

This module forms part of the range of professionally accredited courses offered within the Built
Environment department.
Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1
You will communicate effectively demonstrating the ability to
maintain a meaningful discussion including listening and
receiving; be able to make a presentation, to read and write.

You will work with others demonstrate the ability to identify

Learning Outcome 2 project objectives, plan work, work towards objectives and
review work relating to your award title.

You will be able to Identify key project stages including the

Learning Outcome 3 ability to identify key project personnel, structures and stages
and address key project influences including key decisions on
finance, statutory control, feasibility, project mobilisation and
completion, project disposal in the context of project initiation,
risk identification, feasibility, construction, operation and
disposal.
Module Content

Session Date Indicative Module Programme Duration

1 24-Mar- Introduction to module, module guide 3 Group

9-12 18 and lecture programme, Assessment Formation
Sat Regime, Introduction to Property Site Visit
Development and Investment

2&3 25-Mar- Site Details and Options, Block Plan, 5 Identification

12:45 - 6 18 Round Table Discussion/Presentation of Key Site
Sat Information, Methods of Land Purchase Details and 3
Options for
Development
4 25-Mar- Residential Valuation, Site Layout 3 Presentations
9-12 18
Sun
5&6 25-Mar- Presentation 4 Synopsis
12:45-5pm 18 Checklist
Sun
BCAS 7-Apr- Tutorial work
tutorial 18 Review in Property Development 4 hrs

Review of Investment 2 hrs

BCAS 28-Apr- Review of Site Details and Options, Block 2 hrs

tutorial 18 Plan, Round Table, Completing Synopsis

Review of Methods of Land Purchase 4 hrs

BCAS 14 -Jul- Review of Residential Valuation/ 4 hrs Submission
tutorial 18 Introduction to Unique Selling Point of Synopsis
19th May
Report Preparation 2 hrs 2018

Assignment submitted on or before 2 pm (18th

August 2018
7 28-July- Unique Selling Points and Marketing 3
18
Sat

8&9 28-July- Demolition 5

18
Sat
10 29-July- Rentals 3
18
Sun
11 & 12 29-July- Presentations and Feedback, Module 4
18 Review
Sun
Learning and Teaching Activities

Scheduled 48.00
Study Hours

Independent 152.00
Study Hours

For this module the learning activities will predominantly be a combination of:

• Lectures
• Workshops, Tutorials and Seminars
• In class discussions
• Independent study and research by the student, as directed by the Lecturer

In order to progress on this module students MUST ensure they read the supplementary note and
complete all associated student directed activities.

Blended Learning

The University of Wolverhampton student blended learning entitlements for this module are:

• To have access where possible to an electronic copy of all lecturer produced course
documents - available on Wolf
• Formative assessment/s opportunities - in designated tutorials
• Have opportunities to collaborate with others in their learning cohort - in tutorials.
• Opportunities to engage in interactive learning during all face to face sessions – indicated
by module guide e.g. workshops and class debates

Additional Resources

You are also expected to purchase and use a scale ruler and calculator.
Specialist Equipment/Resources

Students are likely to carry out their developer's budget using Microsoft Excel. Alternatively,
students may wish to use their own specialist property development software to carry out their own
calculations.

Book Resources

Author Year Title Publisher Compulsory/Recommended

REED R & 2014 PROPERTY ROUTLEDGE Recommended Reading

SIMS S DEVELOPMENT. 6TH
EDITION, OXFORD:
ROUTLEDGE

SHAPIRO, 2013 MODERN METHODS OF ESTATES Compulsory Text

MACKMIN VALUATION. 10TH GAZETTE
AND SAMS EDITION

ISAAC D 2002 PROPERTY VALUATION PALGRAVE Compulsory Text

PRINCIPLES MACM

ASHWORTH A 2002 PRE-CONTRACT BLACKWELL Recommended Reading

STUDIES: PUB
DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMICS,
TENDERING AND
ESTIMATING. 2ND
EDITION

HACKETT M, 2007 PROCUREMENT, BLACKWELL Compulsory Text

ROBINSON I & TENDERING AND
STATHAM G CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION
JOWSEY E 2011 REAL ESTATE PALGRAVE Recommended Reading
ECONOMICS MACM

Journal Resources for this Module

Author Year Name Article Journal Volume Issue Page

Title Title (or Numbers
part)

Various University Learning Centres Various

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib

Website Resources for this Module

Website address (URL)

University Learning Centres http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib

www.estatesgazette.com

www.egi.co.uk

Module Assessments

Assessment Number: 1

Assessment Type: Presentation

Learning Outcomes (LO) Covered: LO1, LO2

Weighting: 30 %
Length in hours of Assessment: 00.10

Number of Words of Assessment: To be advised

Assessment Number: 2

Assessment Type: Groupwork

Learning Outcomes (LO) Covered: LO3

Weighting: 70 %

Length in hours of Assessment:

Number of Words of Assessment: 4500 3500

Assessment Criteria

As per Assessment brief issued during week 1 and available from the WOLF topic.

Performance descriptors

The University has provided performance descriptors for Levels 3-7 to assist student
understanding, marking and feedback. This information can be found in Appendix 1 of the
University Assessment Handbook
Response to student feedback

As a result of student feedback the following updates have been made to this module:

eSubmission/Computer Assisted Assessment

Assessment Number:1 Computer Assisted Assessment

Assessment Number:2 Computer Assisted Assessment

Assessment Due Dates

Occurrence Period Assessment No. Assessment Type Due Date

UM1 YEAR 001 Presentation 14/Nov/2016

UM1 YEAR 002 Groupwork 28/Apr/2017

Module Assessment Submission Information

Location Code Occurrence Period Tutor Arrangements Arrangement for

for Submission Feedback

BCAS, Sri Lanka HK1 OSEA David

Hamid
Pouran
Oloke

Assessment
Description

Contact/Additional
Information
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