BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction

Management
Sheffield Hallam University


International College of Business and Technology



ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET

Program
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Construction
Management
SHU SL BATCH -06
Module Number 26-6701-00S Module Title INTERGRATED PROJECT Semester-01
Assessment 01 (Revised -01)
Assignment Title Advising the Client, Site and Location Analysis
Student Name Student Number
Date Handed Over 01.11.2013 Due Date 05.01.2014
Date Submitted Pass/ Re-Submission Date Due
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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction
Management
Sheffield Hallam University


International College of Business and Technology



ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

This assessment involves a submission of a professional report which you are required to write
using your knowledge gathered in class lecture sessions and references given by the lecturer. You
need to answer four questions under two sections.

SECTION A

TASK 01

Global Reality Limited, an overseas investment company is planning to invest in a garment
manufacturing factory in a Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is designed to be a green project and
intends to achieve LEED and GBCSL Gold ratings. The site extent is approximately ten acres and
faces the sea. Some of the key concerns are given below.

Efficient and pleasing working environment
Use 100% solar power for the operation
Minimum disturbance to the existing ecology
Waste water treatment and solid waste management
High safety and hygienic environment

You are the green consultant of the above project and ask to prepare a comprehensive report on
what need to be concerned to get above ratings. You can make assumptions where it seems
necessary.


LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon the successful completion of this assignment you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Appreciate how a professional communicate to a client
Be able to self-analyse your writing ability
Understand the process of formulating a report
Understand what format a report should take
Awareness of the Harvard system of Referencing





BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction
Management
Sheffield Hallam University


International College of Business and Technology



TASK 02

A speculative investor is planning to invest in a hospital project (approximately with 650 rooms and
land extent approximately 10 acres) in Western Province of Sri Lanka. Assume that you have
appointed as the consultant for the above project. You are required to identify potential site and
carryout a preliminary site and location analysis on behalf of the client.

You need to identify the potential of the site in terms of capturing potential customers and analyse
their requirements.

In this study you need to consider its vulnerability for flood and other natural hazards. There by you
need to collect Geological Maps and Flood Maps. Yet it is not required to carry out a soil
investigation or an analysis of any subsurface features but should describe any natural surface
features and the topography. For this purpose you can use satellite images or allied data.

Your location analysis should consider the shape and size of the site. You will need to consider the
zoning and planning regulations related to the area and consult the relevant authorities for any
queries. You will need to discuss access to and from the site and indentify the surrounding
economic activities and land uses.

You should briefly describe the condition of the existing buildings and any significant features in
relation to demolition. At the same time you should consider if there are any issues relating to the
visual appearance of any development scheme.





LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon the successful completion of this assignment you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Understand what is meant by a Site Analysis
Appreciate what is involved in undertaking a comprehensive site analysis
Understand the 'situs' concept in relation to property location
Understand how location analysis is carried out in a market study









BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction
Management
Sheffield Hallam University


International College of Business and Technology



SECTION B

TASK 03

1. Using an example of your choice (not necessarily an actual project) illustrate one cost
control system for a building construction project. State all necessary steps and actions.

2. A developer has provided the following details of a proposed speculative commercial
complex development:
Gross floor area
Non-lettable area 25%
Estimated rent 85/m
2
Capitalization of rents 7%

Building contract details
Period 12 months
Professional fees 8%
Short-term finance 15%
Developers profit 17% of GDV
Land cost (including all fees) 150000

You are requested to calculate the allowable building costs. Mention all the assumptions
made. Based on the results you obtain, advise the client on his investment decision.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon the successful completion of this assignment you will be able to demonstrate the
Following:
Understand the general determinants of value
Understand the different methods of valuation
Prepare a developers budget using different methods
Apply different methods of investment appraisal
Appreciate the principles of cost-benefit analysis













BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction
Management
Sheffield Hallam University


International College of Business and Technology



TASKS - 04

1. Using an example of your choice, explain how interim valuations in the post contract phase
were successfully implemented. Identify the difficulties faced during the process.

2. Define Cost and Value in relation to property development. Using appropriate examples
explain three different valuation methods.

3. Using an example of your choice, carryout a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis for a
construction Project (or element). Interpret the results you obtained for practical use

4. Identify S-curve as contractors cost controlling method and explain how decisions are
made.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon the successful completion of this assignment you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Identify the different processes and techniques that are used for cost control
Recognize the principles involved with clients and contractors objectives
Calculate the project cash flows

REPORT:
The report should take the following format:
Title page
Executive summary
Table of contents
Introduction
Main body
Conclusions and recommendations
References

REPORT STRUCTURE:
Paper Size : A4
Word Count : Maximum 6000 words
Printing Margins : LHS; RHS: 25 mm
Binding Margin : 12 mm
Header and Footer : 25mm
Printing : Single Sided
Basic Font Size : 12
Font Style : Arial/Times New Roman
Presentation : Bound Document

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction
Management
Sheffield Hallam University


International College of Business and Technology




A good report will be one that prevents the relevant information requested in the brief, efficiently
structures, is thoroughly referenced throughout in accordance with the Harvard System, and is
communicated in a clear and concise manner
Content / coverage of topic: 60%
Presentation of the Report: 10%
(Spelling / grammar / structure / conclusion etc)
References:
Range and Appropriateness of references 15%
Harvard Referencing 10%
Evaluation of references 5%


Important Information for Students

The assignment should be submitted as a SOFT COPY in a word format on CD and via
Turnitin on SHUspace as well as a HARD COPY on or before the due date.

Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you
produce must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances
(Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard referencing where a
reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment.

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can
hand over the assignment. No late submissions are allowed. (Please refer to the Student
Handbook on Assessments - Late Submissions).

Please refer to Student Handbook on Assignments Re-submission.