Coursework specification

Instructions on Assessment:

The focus of this piece of coursework will be a review, comparison, and evaluation of the 2025 Construction Strategy report; how it can and may impact and influence the performance and productivity of the sector as a whole. You must review and compare historic strategic reports that have highlighted the need for change within the sector and identify what improvements if any have arisen due to them. You should also analyze and review the likelihood that the sector will embrace the need for change and what if anything will improve as a direct result of implementing the key drivers of the strategy.

A reflective commentary and evaluation will be required synthesizing, where applicable, any work-based evidence, experiences, appropriate academic study, or additional reading that you have included or undertaken in the research and compilation of this assignment.

Appropriate referencing and bibliography are a key aspect of this assignment.

Task:

Produce a report of 2,700 words in total that consists of the following items:

TASK 1

1. An executive summary including your advice and recommendations for the adoption of proposed improvements to the performance of the sector (approx. 300 words)

TASK 2

2. The main sections of your report should be an analysis of the main strategic drivers contained within the 2025 Construction strategy and its potential impact. (approx. 2400 words)

This should include:

1. a) A review of the 2025 Construction Strategy document, highlighting the most important aspects contained within it that will affect individual companies and the sector as a whole.
2. b) Identification and analysis of recent strategic reviews of the sector.
3. c) Analysis of what changes or otherwise have occurred within the sector (impact) following the publication of the various strategic reviews, the evidence of those changes. Discuss the reasons why they have taken place and the reasons for little or no adoption of targets contained within those strategy documents.
4. d) Analyse and review the likelihood that the sector will embrace the need for change and what if anything will improve as a direct result of implementing the key targets of the strategy. Make recommendations for the adoption of proposed improvements to the performance of the sector.

You are expected to use a variety of credible research materials including books, reports, journals, and internet sources to inform your evaluation. All your research sources and any illustrations MUST be correctly referenced in the text (in-text citations) and at the end of the report with separate references and if necessary bibliography sections following the Harvard System of Referencing (Cite Them Right).

The coursework is to be completed individually.

 

Mapping to Programme Goals and Objectives

Knowledge and Understanding

KU61: Recognise and anticipate the need for change in property and surveying leading to academic enquiry, including the identification of future trends, and resultant professional advice.

KU63: Demonstrate in-depth and complex understanding of professional and commercial aspects of Quantity Surveying that is evidence-based, analyzed and informed by research.

KU65: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts in construction economics and management

Intellectual/Professional Skills & Abilities

IPSA62: Gather and critically evaluate information, cite evidence, make informed judgements, develop discussions, and communicate these complex issues clearly and effectively using a variety of tools and media.

IPSA63: Identify and analyze the relationship between theory and current practice in order to progress to be a surveying professional.

IPSA64: Question standard practice and apply professional judgement in solving complex problems and making recommendations for future best practice.

Personal Values Attributes (Global/Cultural Awareness, Ethics, Curiosity)

PVA63: Demonstrate the capacity for independent, evidence-based integrated thinking.

PVA65: Demonstrate the attributes for graduate-level employment, enterprise, or further study at Master level.

Module Specific Assessment Criteria and Rubric

An executive summary including all your advice and recommendations (10 %)

An analytic review of your report within the framework of the 2025 Construction Strategy? (80 %)

1. a) A review of the 2025 Construction Strategy – 15 marks
2. b) Identification, review and comparison of recent strategic reviews of the sector – 20 marks
3. c) Analysis of what changes or otherwise have occurred within the sector following the publication of the various strategic reviews (the impact) – 25 marks
4. d) Analysis of the likelihood that the sector will embrace the need for change and what if anything will improve as a direct result of implementing the key drivers of the strategy.