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Departmentof Mechanical and Construction Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Environment

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Coursework Specification Referral/Deferral

1 Module Information

1.1 Module Title Construction project planning and delivery

1.2 Module Code Number KB7039

1.3 Module Level and Credit Points 7 20 credits

1.4 Module Leader Hazel Ponton

1.5 Assessment Component Number (on Module Specification) 01

1.6 Assessment Weighting (on Module Specification) 100%

1.7 Coursework Title Solutions to a construction industry problem

1.8 Coursework Specification Author Hazel Ponton

1.9 Academic Year and Semester(s) 2020-2021 Semester 2 only

2 Coursework Submission and Feedback

2.1 Release Date of Coursework Specification to Students As per eLP

2.2 Mechanism Used to Disseminate Coursework Specification to Students eLP

2.3 Date and Time of Submission of Coursework by Students As per eLP

2.4 The mechanism for Submission of Coursework by Students eLP

2.5 Return Date of Unconfirmed Internally Moderated Mark(s) and Feedback to Students As per eLP
2021

2.6 The mechanism for Return of Unconfirmed Internally Moderated Mark(s) and Feedback to
Students eLP

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3 Assessment Details

3.1 Module Learning Outcomes (MLOs) Assessed by Coursework

What will I be expected to achieve?

Knowledge & Understanding:

MLO1 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the work-based practice through the analysis and
evaluation of research-based theory and relevant case studies, by formulating solutions to the effective
and efficient delivery of construction engineering projects.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:

MLO2 – Critically evaluate innovative approaches to product, process and services delivery in
construction engineering through consideration of theory and practice.

Personal Values Attributes:

MLO3 – Formulate strategies for improvement within the global construction engineering industry to
demonstrate cultural, ethical and sustainable awareness.

3.2 Coursework Overview
The assessment requires you to consider a single existing problem related to poor productivity in the
construction industry, relating to one of the 8 forms of lean waste. Once you have selected a single
problem and can define the problem in relation to lean waste, you need to critically analyse the potential
solutions formulated from the module and provide considered solutions to the problem, with clear links
between the problem and the potential solutions.

3.3 Coursework Tasks to be Completed by Students
You will produce an individual illustrated journal of no more than 6no. A3 pages (landscape) (Excluding
front page, Content page and Reference List). The illustrated journal needs to include all of the following:

1. Select a single construction industry problem related to poor productivity and one of the 8 forms of lean
waste discussed during the module, include a short description and a statement that clearly and concisely
defines the scope of the problem in the boundaries of this module.

2. Justify (through good quality industry and academic literature) why this is a problem, who the problem affects,
and the impact of the problem on a project/industry.

3. Critically analyse possible solutions to the problem from learning during this module AND independent
research.

4. Create a visual illustration that links the problem to the solutions, i.e. fishbone diagram, mind map or
another suitable visual tool.

5. Create a visual improvement model which summarises HOW the problem can be solved.
6. The illustrated journal should use an effective combination of text AND images to provide an interesting and

visually engaging document. All images should be relevant and of an appropriate size and quality.

The illustrated journal should include cited, good quality academic literature and industry literature.
The content should be guided by the learning outcomes, the marking criteria and the learning from
this module.

3.4 Expected Size of Submission
An individual illustrated journal of no more than 6no. A3 pages (landscape) (Excluding front page,
Content page and Reference List). If more than 6 pages of content are provided, only the first 6 pages will
be marked and assessed. The illustrated journal is to include approximately 50% text (using font size 10)
and approximately 50% images of appropriate size.

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3.5 Referencing Style

You are to write your coursework using the Cite Them Right version of the Harvard referencing system.
An online guide to Cite Them Right is freely available to Northumbria University students at:

https://www.citethemrightonline.com/

3.6 Assessment Criteria
Quality of presentation (including the ability to generate audience interest) 10%
Depth of analysis of the industry problem 30%
Selection and analysis of possible solutions 40%
Ability to relate the problems to the solutions (visual illustration) 10%
Quality and originality of the improvement model. 10%

4 Referral

The Referral Attempt opportunity will generally take place after the end-of-level Progression and Awards
Board (PAB). If you become eligible to complete a Referral Attempt but are subsequently unable to
undertake the opportunity when required, you will be permitted to re-sit the module at the next scheduled
sitting of the module assessment. This will typically entail the suspension of your progression on your
programme of study until such time that you have completed the level and become eligible to proceed.

5 Guidance for Students on Policies for Assessment

The University has several policies for assessment. The following information, which is available to you
from the link below, provides guidance on these policies, including relevant procedures and forms.

(1) Assessment Regulations and Policies
(a) Assessment Regulations for Taught Awards
(b) Group Work Assessments Policy
(c) Moderation Policy
(d) Retention of Assessed Work Policy
(e) Word Limits Policy

(2) Assessment Feedback
(a) Anonymous Marking Policy

(3) Late Submission of Work and Extension Requests
(4) Personal Extenuating Circumstances
(5) Technical Extenuating Circumstances
(6) Student Complaints and Appeals
(7) Academic Misconduct
(8) Student Disability and Unforeseen Medical Circumstances

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/university-services/academic-registry/quality-and-teaching-
excellence/assessment/guidance-for-students/

https://www.citethemrightonline.com/

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KB7039 Construction Project Planning and Delivery – Component 1
Name ………………………………… Mark:

OUTCOMES I CAN’T BELIEVE
IT!

[ 100%]

WOW! [ 85%] DISTINCTIVE [ 75%] COMMENDABLE [
65%]

PASS [ 55%] FAIL [ 45%] POOR FAIL [ 0%]

Quality of
presentation
(including the ability
to generate
audience interest)
10%

This work is of
outstanding quality
and has surprised
the markers.

Shows deeper learning
than would normally be
expected.

Excellent and very
clear with few
problems.

Very good and
reasonably clear with
some problems.

Quite a few problems
but overall the
message was received

Too many problems so
the presentation was
unclear.

Very poor with little
ability to express the
ideas in a clear and
interesting manner.

Depth of analysis of
the industry
problems
30%

A good attempt with
few mistakes – the
student clearly
understands the
problems.

A good attempt with
some mistakes – the
student’s
understanding is
generally good

Some attempt with
some mistakes – the
student’s
understanding is
acceptable.

Little attempt with
many mistakes – the
students show little
understanding.

Very little effort has
gone into this – the
student shows no real
understanding.

Analysis of possible
solutions
40%

The student has an
excellent grasp of
possible solutions.

The student has a
good grasp of possible
solutions although
there are some minor
problems.

The student does not
fully grasp the
solutions but there is
some merit in what is
said.

The student is not able
to analyse solutions
though there is
evidence of a fair
attempt.

The student has little
or no grasp of the
issues.

Ability to relate the
problems to the
solutions (visual)
10%

Solutions are clearly
and cogently linked to
problems.

Solutions arise from
problems in most
instances although
there is some lack of
clarity.

Some linkage of
solutions and problems
but the work lacks
depth.

Evidence of only
surface understanding
of linkages.

Little evidence of ability
to derive the solutions
from the problems.

Clarity and
relevance of the
improvement model
10%

The clarity of
expression and
cogency of the
argument are generally
excellent with few
problems.

The clarity of
expression and
cogency of the
argument are generally
good though there are
a few problems.

The clarity of
expression and
cogency of the
argument are generally
acceptable but there is
some confusion.

The work lacks clarity
and cogency – difficult
to follow

The work is confusing
and has little merit.

Feedback – 3 areas of good practice, 3 areas for potential improvement:

Runninghead: OVERPRODUCTION IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Overproduction in Building Construction!!!

https://constructalia.arcelormittal.com/

Student ID: W20051791

Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering

Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE18ST, United Kingdom.

OVERPRODUCTION IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Introduction

The construction problem getting addressed is issues of over production and its detrimental effects on the

overall building construction process. Involvement of problems is common due to overproduction where the

contractors involved lack a proper understanding of the areas where the building would operate in high quality

(Denerolle, 2018). Lean waste management is effective management of promoting high-quality building

construction as it removes waste from the internal components (Skhmot, 2017). Overproduction is a component of

lean waste management that results in problems when attempting to generate reliable buildings by contractors. All

building areas require outsourcing the best material to generate proper quality and a connection to stakeholders’

goals. In the building industry, the main stakeholders, are contractors, building owners, engineers, architects, and

the occupants. It is imperative to ensure each party receives the best quality depending on unique requirements.

Overproduction causes a major issue for the buildings since problems develop that later lead to inventory waste.

This paper shall assess the issues related to overproduction and how it affects major overproduction problems in the

construction industry.

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Problems related to overproduction result in the buildings’ construction processes taking longer than expected. This is a

detrimental action that prevents the submission of effective outcomes based on a lack of clear direction for all building

types. It is detrimental for construction procedures to progress even after the expected timeline had lapsed. There is the

occurrence of issues related to the inability to access the required budget and timeline since all stakeholders involved

during construction get mismanaged. Extra raw materials can get purchased since there is a problem wit h the timeline of

the entire construction process. The issue progresses as it becomes difficult to handle the building construction’s timeline

based on the issues involved in generating materials at the expected time. The existence of excess in materials later results

in problems when attempting to operate as expected during all building construction scenarios.

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OVERPRODUCTION IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Impact of Building Problems

Overproduction leads to extra inventory costs, time, connection to the external environment, productivity, and problems related to the social impact of the construction problems. It gets difficult to handle

required building improvements due to the inability to perform waste management during an entire building procedure. Waste is highly detrimental to construction processes since it results in a lack of collaboration for

all professionals involved during building construction. Problems develop during the design and construction phases whereby lack of proper expertise affects the possibility of implementing reliable building

constructions. Overproduction creates a negative environment for the building process as it gets difficult to handle the interconnection of all building departments. The planning, estimation, and construction stages are

all interconnected and require to get managed to solve any issues. Assessment of all stages is imperative to ensure the final building serves expected needs.

Waste occurrence is related to overproduction that creates more dangers for parties that attempt to connect to proper building quality (Kansas, n.d.). Design issues create a basis of wastage as it gets difficult for

the parties involved to assess how to promote service improvements in all building departments. Materials are often sourced in excess that does not all get used to cover building areas. Issues related to ineffective

building constructions thus make it difficult to handle all construction management procedures. In this regard, it gets hard for all professionals to submit unique expertise which generates required building standards.

Revenue loss is expected since the purchase of extra building materials results in a limited possibility of building completion in the expected timeline. Whenever building areas get exposed to extra materials and waste,

landfills must get developed to the issues. Increase in building wastes

(Bosnich, 2019).

OVERPRODUCTION IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Generation of many landfills to store waste

(InstaCrete, 2020).

Building construction site

(Tailor, n.d.).

Overproduction can create inventory issues when the parties involved request too many materials than required. It then

gets difficult to facilitate efficient building constructions since all development problems affect the required building

standards. Overproduction leads to improper excavation, renovations, demolitions, and extra roadwork to cover areas that

had been exposed to too many materials (Luangcharoenrat et al., 2019). Inventory management then becomes a confusing

action that makes it difficult to handle the entire construction environment. Construction issues would result in extra

demolition when contractors built sections that were not required at the beginning of the construction. Physical waste

becomes a lot in the construction area whereby it gets hard to continue building without assessing methods of managing

the extra building material. It then becomes necessary to create landfills that would cover construction waste material. This

is a wasteful practice that makes it hard to provide effective building improvements.

The building shows defects in the pillars’ foundations

(Tailor, n.d.).

OVERPRODUCTION IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Causes of overproduction in Construction Industry

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Possible Solutions

Since overproduction creates problems with materials management, time, effort, and money, it is

imperative to handle all areas involved in the building construction environment (Besklubova & Zhang,

2019). It is possible to solve overproduction by handling employee activities during the entire building

process. This would be the best action to guarantee construction improvement since all workers would be

aware of the method required to handle cost-saving during the entire building procedure. Issues related to

construction workers and their activities during building scenarios often get affected by the strong will of

the employees to produce high-quality buildings. It gets difficult to handle the construction improvement

methods without posing a challenge for the entire construction environment (Demirkesen, 2021; Prayuda et

al., 2020). Employees should perform proper research to determine areas in the construction zone that

require extra material and only request materials when there is proof of the materials’ needs. Improper

organizational culture affects the construction process. In this regard, proper performance is required by

implementing employee improvement sessions.

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The overproduction issue can get solved further by creating

training and education sessions whereby employees would

receive proper guidance on how to transform their work output

(Haller, 2020). This is the best process to guarantee effective

development and cost-saving since there would be an

understanding of how the entire construction industry would

receive improvements. Using an authoritative supervisor is the

best method to ensure the entire work environment performs

ethically and does not impede on expected changes (Singh &

Kumar, 2021). It would be possible to handle the wastage of

resources that occur due to overproduction. Ensuring only one

person gets involved in the supervisory position is an effective

process to handle any overproduction issues. It would be

possible to implement solutions in the entire construction

environment. Using professional persons would be the best

option for handling construction improvement procedures since

there would be an effective need to generate major performance

management activities.

Communication improvement is the best process to ensure the entire construction environment performs to a high standard (Bajjou & Chafi, 2019). It would be possible to handle any

issues related to construction without posing a challenge or attempting to generate service improvements in all areas. It is important to ensure frequent communication for all departments

in the construction environment. In this way, there would be a dependable method of handling construction activities without causing problems for the expected outcome of the

construction industry. Involving proper planning is imperative to facilitate effective service improvements in the entire building process.

OVERPRODUCTION IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Analysis of Visual Illustration of the Problem

The fishbone diagram below indicates the main issues related to building defects.

Fishbone Diagram of overproduction problems

Assessment of the fishbone diagram provides proper direction related to service improvements for all overproduction outcomes. It would be possible to handle proper service management in the entire construction

environment by working with persons who possess sufficient expertise (Veaudor et al., 2018). The diagram provides an effective summary of issues related to a construction whereby the existence of overproduction

causes a challenge for interrelated components to acquire suitable changes. The main overproduction issues are related to structural problems, materials mismanagement, process improvements, equipment problems,

management, and environmental factors. It is thus the duty of all parties involved to find proper methods of performing service improvements that would not incur overproduction issues. Visual Representation of

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