7512ICBTPM Assessment
The learning outcomes (LO) are assessed as follows:
ASSESSMENT
LO1
–
LO6
X
Portfolio
Assessment Timetable
Note: the weeks stated below relate specifically to the LJMU Academic Calendar
20122-23.
Type of
assessment –
Portfolio
Module
Date
mark
coursework
Breakdown handed out
Task 1: Report
50%
Task 2:
Academic
Paper
50%
Date coursework
handed in by
29th Jan
2023
29th Jan
2023
Feedback
date and
type
3 Weeks after
the
submission
You are required to complete a portfolio of two tasks that are described below:
Task 1 – Report – Impact of Construction on the Environment
You are required to produce and present an evidence based report relating to
complex sustainable development issues within the Sri Lankan construction industry,
the details of which are described below:
Prepare a report that identifies and assesses the impact of the construction
industry, or a specific aspect of it, on the natural environment of Sri Lanka. In
the context of this impact identify and critically evaluate, how the Sri Lankan
construction industry should operate in a ‘post carbon world’. Describe how
the behaviours within this industry could be changed to achieve reduced
impact on nature. Identify and evaluate appropriate technologies/
operational solutions that are in accord with the post carbon industry.
Product: Report (2500 words)
Marking Criteria
Professional Presentation and Structure
Demonstrate knowledge of main components of the topic
under consideration together with the provision of both
academic justifications for inclusion of certain themes and
the use of evidence to support your choices.
Weighting %
10
60
Appropriate references and publications may include (but
not be limited to): academic journal articles, conference
proceedings, books, government publications, professional
organisations/industry publications.
You may use secondary data, for example, publicly
available data, real case studies, interviews with
professionals and experts. You are expected to consider no
less than 15 references in your task.
The impact of construction on the environment – (20%)
Identification of drivers that promote sustainable
behaviour within the construction industry – (20%)
Critical evaluation of innovative
technologies/operational solutions to mitigate
impact, in a ‘post carbon world’ for example –
low/zero carbon buildings and circular economy
strategies (CE) – (20%)
Evidence that conclusions and recommendations are
drawn from the data and evidence within the report.
References – appropriate use of Harvard referencing system
20
10
Submission Requirements
You are to submit a single .pdf file of the report via the assignment handler within the
Canvas section for this module, by the deadline date provided.
Task 2 – Academic Paper –
You are to write a brief academic paper (2500 words) that describes and critically
appraises the potential of lean principles in a construction industry that is progressing
towards a more ‘circular economy’ model of operation, with a special emphasis on
the Sri Lankan construction industry.
The paper will take the form of a piece of exploratory research in the form of a
literature review that identifies and synthesises the key themes or concepts
associated with this topic.
The paper should be written in accordance with the typical conference paper
format.
Marking Criteria
Professional Presentation and Structure
Weighting %
20
Demonstrate knowledge of main components of the topics
under consideration together with the provision of both
academic justifications for inclusion of certain themes and
the use of evidence to support your choices.
Evidence of academic reading around the associated
subjects together with critical appraisal of the literature
reviewed.
Appropriate references and technical publications may
include (but not be limited to: academic journal articles,
conference proceedings, books, government publications,
professional organisations/industry publications. You may
use secondary data, for example, publicly available data,
real case studies, interviews with professionals and experts.
You are expected to consider no less than 15 references in
your task.
20
Evidence that conclusions and recommendations are
drawn for the data and evidence within the report.
References – appropriate use of Harvard referencing system
20
30
10