1. Evaluate and discuss, providing examples from the Skyscraper case study, the role of the specialist trade contractors in delivering quality workmanship, solving the interface issues and achieving smooth site production activities.

1. Evaluate and discuss the management role in the case study. Provide two examples of the contribution of the project managers to the process and discuss how effective they were.

1. Select two points from the suggested management framework based on Deming philosophy, and evaluate whether or not the project managers addressed them.

1. Evaluate the management structure of the project and critically discuss whether or not the organisational structure provided the necessary environment to achieve the following:

·       Briefing process that balances time, quality and cost.

·       Full integration of the design and construction processes.

·       The elimination of duplication and rework to make the team as effective as possible.

·       Establishing trust within the team and avoiding potential disputes.

·       Genuine collaborative working of the project team to produce innovative, realistic solutions.

·       Implementing the principles of Work Area Control.

1. Provide an evaluation of the case study design and construction procurement strategy and the implications this had on the design and construction process.

• An exceptional report which is concise, clearly shows the issues presented by the case study and applies knowledge to offer appropriate solutions to the tasks.
• Extensive references and/or bibliography using APA format 7 ^th edition (2020) referencing convention.

• Presented in a highly professional format with excellent structure and no errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation.

A

• Thorough completion of tasks and showing evidence of considerable research beyond recommended textbooks and the internet.
• An excellent report, written and presented in a professional manner with work showing insight into the issues presented by the case study and potential ways forward.
• References and/or bibliography presented according to APA format 7 ^th edition (2020) referencing convention.
• Well presented, well structured – good organisation with few or no errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation. Presentation of diagrams and/or tables follows required format.

B

• Adequate completion of the tasks and showing evidence of research beyond recommended textbooks and the internet, with a good understanding of the case study.
• A report that answers the tasks in a thorough, thoughtful and competent manner, with few errors or gaps in content, explanation or accuracy.
• References and/or bibliography presented according to APA format 7 ^th edition (2020) referencing convention.
• Well presented, clearly written, few errors in structure, organisation, expression, grammar, spelling, punctuation and presentation / use of diagrams and/or tables.

C

• A report which strives to answer the tasks, but the logical links between the tasks are vague or have omissions in content.
• Attempts made at research beyond recommended texts, and to present / use references and bibliography according to APA format 7 ^th edition (2020) referencing convention.
• Generally follows instructions regarding organisation, expression, grammar, spelling, punctuation and presentation / use of diagrams and/or tables.

D

• Adequate descriptive work that attempts to focus on and show basic grasp of the topic
• Limited research using mainly provided material. Attempts to use and/or present references / bibliography according to APA format 7 ^th edition (2020) referencing convention.
• Limited prose style, which attempts to follow instructions regarding organisation, expression, grammar, spelling, punctuation and presentation / use of diagrams and/or tables.