Proposal 1: Site A

Criteria Sub criteria with Rating Justification for each sub- Total Rating Total Criteria Total Score
weights for each criterion rating weight
sub
criterion
Stakeholders Government – 0.3 3 Government liaison necessary 2.6 0.3 0.78
to close roads
Client – 0.25 2 Un-even terrain requires more
investment for excavation
Community – 0.3 3 Close to residential area so
noise levels will need to be
assessed
Media – 0.15 2 Complaints from residents may
alert media
Logistics Site Access - 0.4 4 On a main road, but next to 3.6 0.3 1.08
residential area so traffic issues
may arise
River Freight – 0.2 0 -
Land Available – 0.4 5 Large, unused site space
Environment Wildlife – 0.3 3 Large area occupied by wildlife 2.5 0.2 0.5
meaning care will be necessary
to not destroy habitats
Plant-life – 0.4 4 Many plant habitats will need to
either replaced or maintained
when construction begins
River pollution – 0.3 0 Not near the river to pollute
Cost Construction Time – 3 Site is close to city and road, 3.3 0.2 0.66
0.3 meaning tunnelling will not need
to be diverted as much and thus
reduce construction time
Construction 4 More materials required to
Resources – 0.3 excavate awkward terrain
Environmental – 0.4 3 Only motor vehicles can be used
to transport thus larger overall
carbon footprint
Total Options Score: 3.02
 Proposal 2: Site B

Criteria Sub criteria with Rating Justification for each sub- Total Rating Total Criteria Total Score
weights for each criterion rating weight
sub
criterion
Stakeholders Government – 0.3 3 Government liaison necessary 2.3 0.3 0.69
to close roads as well as
businesses if necessary
Client – 0.25 2 Client will need to invest in
demolishing current standing
structures for a clear site space
Community – 0.3 2 Close to residential and retail
area so noise levels will need to
be assessed
Media – 0.15 2 Complaints from residents may
alert media
Logistics Site Access - 0.4 4 Plenty of road access for 3.6 0.3 1.08
transport of vehicles
River Freight – 0.2 0 -
Land Available – 0.4 5 Plenty of land available on site
albeit obstructed by structures
Environment Wildlife – 0.3 2 Barely populated by wildlife 1.4 0.2 0.28
Plant-life – 0.4 2 Some plant ecosystems
River pollution – 0.3 0 Not near the river to pollute
Cost Construction Time – 3 Site is close to city and road, 3.4 0.2 0.68
0.3 meaning tunnelling will not need
to be diverted as much and thus
reduce construction time
Construction 3 More resources needed to clear
Resources – 0.3 current structures off site
Environmental – 0.4 4 Only motor vehicles can be used
to transport thus larger overall
carbon footprint
Total Options Score: 2.73

Proposal 3: Site C
 Criteria Sub criteria with Rating Justification for each sub-criterion rating Total Total Total Score
weights for each Rating Criteria (Multiply
sub weight total rating
criterion by total
weight)
Stakeholders Government – 0.3 3 Planning permissions and other government liaisons 3.35 0.3 1.005
required for construction as it’s near a river.
Client – 0.25 2 Client may have to spend more for the project due to poor
terrain.
Community – 0.3 5 The site is away from residential homes, therefore less
disruptions. The dock used for receiving materials can be
made more tourist friendly after the project is over.
Media – 0.15 3 The media may show concerns about the local wildlife and
how the construction may affect it.
Logistics Site Access - 0.4 2 The site must be accessed through small roads which 3.8 0.3 1.14
could be an issue for big vehicles.
River Freight – 0.2 5 The river is located very close to the site, materials can be
transported through the river for construction.
Land Available – 0.4 5 There is enough space for infrastructure, big vehicles, and
the workers. However, there is also water in the site
Environment Wildlife – 0.3 3 There could be potential wildlife in the pond in the site. 2.7 0.2 0.54
Plant-life – 0.4 3 There is vegetation around the site but it’s mainly shrubs
and grass.
River pollution – 0.3 2 There could be potential river pollution due to river freight
and construction.
Cost Construction Time – 5 Materials can be transported all the time through the river 4.4 0.2 0.88
0.3 without causing disruptions.
Construction 3 More materials may need to be bought to improve
Resources – 0.3 foundation or soil quality.
Environmental – 0.4 5 Reduced carbon footprint as lorry’s is not used as much
due to transport of materials using river freight vessels.
Total Options Score: 3.57
 Proposal 4: Site D

Criteria Sub criteria Rating Justification for each sub-criterion rating Total Total Total
with for each Rating Criteria Score
weights sub weight (Multiply
criterion total
rating by
total
weight)
Stakeholders Government – 3 The site is located near a river which means additional planning 3.9 0.3 1.17
0.3 permissions may be required for construction.
Client – 0.25 3 Other buildings are already present, so a demolition is required.
Community – 5 The site is away from residential homes, therefore less disruptions
0.3 The dock used for receiving materials can be made more tourist
friendly after the project is over.
Media – 0.15 5 -
Logistics Site Access - 2 The site must be accessed through small roads which could be an 2.2 0.3 0.66
0.4 issue for big vehicles.
River Freight 5 The river is located very close to the site, materials can be
– 0.2 transported using a barge and received at a dock.
Land 1 There is limited space for infrastructure, big vehicles, and the
Available – workers.
0.4
Environment Wildlife – 0.3 5 - 3.8 0.2 0.76
Plant-life – 0.4 5 There is no vegetation or plant life around the site.
River pollution 1 There could be potential river pollution due to river freight and
– 0.3 construction.
Cost Construction 4 Materials can be transported all the time through the river without 4 0.2 0.8
Stakeholders Time – 0.3 causing disruptions. Which could save time due to no traffic
congestions
Construction 4 The site has previous had building which means the soil may be
Resources – ideal for building.
0.3
Environmenta 4 Reduced carbon footprint as lorry’s is not used as much due to
l – 0.4 transport of materials using river freight vessels.
Total Options Score: 3.39