Project Management Report: Analysis of Skyscraper Case Study, Module X

This project management report delves into the Skyscraper case study, analyzing various facets of project execution and management. It begins by evaluating the role of specialist trade contractors in delivering quality workmanship and resolving interface issues, providing examples from the case study. The report then assesses the management's contributions, offering two specific examples of project managers' impact and their effectiveness. Furthermore, it examines the application of Deming's philosophy within the project, evaluating whether project managers addressed key management framework points. The analysis extends to the project's organizational structure, critically discussing its suitability for achieving objectives such as balancing time, quality, and cost, integrating design and construction, eliminating rework, fostering collaboration, and implementing Work Area Control. Finally, the report evaluates the design and construction procurement strategy and its implications on the project's overall process. Throughout the report, arguments are supported with citations using the APA 7th edition (2020) referencing convention.

3000 word Assignment 1: Project Management Report
Assignment Brief
Word Count
3000
Overview
During the course of this module, we developed and discussed the Skyscraper project case study, having studied
and analysed the following documents:
 Overview
 Façade installation
 Steel frame installation
 Staircases, design and installation
 Fit-out lean room
 Design management
 Steel frame organisation
 Project organisation
What You Need to Do

Under the theme of ‘how to achieve 3 to Zero’, produce a 3000-word Project Management Report that includes the
following:
Weight
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.
20
2. 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.
20
3. Select two points from the suggested management framework based on Deming philosophy, and evaluate whether or not the
project managers addressed them.
20
4. 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.
30
5. Provide an evaluation of the case study design and construction procurement strategy and the implications this had on the design
and construction process.
10
Support your arguments with citations from a variety of sources as required, using the APA format 7th edition
(2020) referencing convention.
Submission

Before you submit please ensure you have the correct assessment file. Your submission will only be assessed if it
has been submitted to the correct submission box before the deadline stated.
 Upload your final submission as a PDF (maximum file size is 250MB).
 Upload your PDF file with this file naming convention:
 Student ID-Project-Management-Report (student ID: only the number without the UP prefix).
For example, 633457-Project-Management-Report.
 As part of your PDF submission, include at the front a completed Project Management Processes Student
Self-Assessment Cover Page .
Please make sure you adhere to the file naming convention and format. Non-compliance might affect your mark.
 You can upload your file / submission more than once, however, only the final submission before the deadline
will be assessed / marked. If you retract your submission, please remember to upload your new file /
submission to be assessed / marked.
 Your submission is checked by Turnitin and an originality report generated. Please note, it may take 24 hours
or more for the originality report to be generated after you submit.
 Moodle submission to correct submission box ONLY – you are NOT ALLOWED to submit by other means, eg
email.
 Late submissions are not permitted via this submission box. If you are attempting to submit after the
deadline specified below, you must use the late submission box.
 Unless you have a valid ECF (extenuating circumstances form), your mark for your submitted work to the late
submission box will be capped at 40%.
Addressing Module Learning Outcomes & Grading Criteria
This assignment tests whether you have achieved the learning outcomes of the module:

LO1: Critically appraise the use of a wide range of project management processes
LO2: Justify appropriate project management processes for different scenarios
LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of different project management processes
Indicative Grading Criteria
A* As below plus:
 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
As below plus:
 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
As below plus:
 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
As below plus:
 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.
Fail /
E
Inadequate in most or all of the following: length, content, structure, organisation, expression, discussion, explanation, accuracy and relevance.
Work that attempts to address the question / problem but is substantially incomplete and deficient. Serious problems with a number of aspects of
language use are often found in work in this range and it also may be severely under or over the required word count.
Fail / F No serious attempt to address the question or problem, and/or manifests a serious misunderstanding of the requirements of the assignment.
Acutely deficient in all aspects.
Suggested reading
 Flemming, S. (2014). Code of practice for project management for construction and development (Fifth
edition.). Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 9781118378199 (Introduction chapter).
 Fewings, P., & Henjewele, C. (2019). Construction project management: an integrated approach. London:
Routledge, ISBN: 9781351122030. (Introduction: An integrated approach).
 Walker, A. (2015). Project management in construction. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-1-118-
50040-8. (Introduction chapter)
 Flemming, S. (2014). Code of practice for project management for construction and development (Fifth
edition.). Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 9781118378199 (Chapter 3: Strategy).

 Fewings, P., & Henjewele, C. (2019). Construction project management: an integrated approach. Routledge,
ISBN: 9781351122030. (Chapter 5: Planning and control)
 Fewings, P. and Henjewele, C. (2019). Construction project management: an integrated approach. London:
Routledge, ISBN: 9781351122030. (Chapter 7: Supply Chain Management and Chapter 14: Quality and
customer care).
 Al-Bizri, S. Gray, C. & Vaz, D. (2008) The management of the design of modern curtain wall cladding systems.
Proceedings of ARCOM 24th Annual Conference, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1-3
September 2008, Cardiff, UK, 2, 759-768
 Walker, A. (2015). Project management in construction. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-1-118-
50040-8. (Chapter 8: Project Leadership)
 Austin, S., Baldwin, A., Li, B. & Waskett, P. (1999). Analytical Design Planning Technique: A Model of the
Detailed Building Design Process. Design Studies. 20(3). 279 - 296.
 Blyth, A. & Worthington, J. (2010), Managing the Brief for Better Design. 2nd ed. Routledge. (Chapter 2:
Articulating the briefing process)
 Emmitt, S. (2014). Design management for architects. Second edition. Wiley Blackwell. (Chapter 1: Why
Design Management)
 Gray, C. & Al-Bizri, S. (2013) Design Management. Chapter 12 in the Intelligent Building: Design,
management and operation. 2nd ed. Derek Clements-Croome (ed). ICE Publishing
 Al-Bizri, S. & Gray, C. (2010). Management framework for technology clusters implementation. Construction
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