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Introduction to Construction Management ASSESSMENT 2 REPORT

UO Introduction to Construction Management
ASSESSMENT 2:
REPORT
This assessment activity contributes to 50% of the total course grade.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this assessment is to develop core academic and professional capabilities for both professional and
academicreadingandwriting. Readingisintegraltocommunicationandlearning,especiallyimportantwhen
communicating your learning. As you read, you reflect on current knowledge to pursue further knowledge. As such,
to persuade or influence the reader. This is what it means to select scholarly sources. Similarly when writing, you will
carefully select and use information to persuade your readers. Written communication involves developing,
expressing and sequencing ideas in a logical way and in an acceptable format, which forthis assessment, will be an
analytical report.
There are two parts to this assessment:
Part A: Reading Journal: 3 reflections on 3 scholarly sources in preparation for writing a report (Part B)
Part B: Analytical Report – drawing on your research to write an analytical response to a vision statement.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
– CO1. Outline the history, characteristics and external environment of the construction industry.
– CO2. Identify the key principles of sustainable development and the role of sustainable construction.
– CO3.Distinguishandexplaintheroles andinteractions of sectors,professions,business entities,
regulatoryand advisory bodies involved in the industry.
– CO4.Describethebuildingprocessandexplaintheroles,dutiesandrelationshipsofthemembersofthe
buildingteam.
– CO5.Demonstrateanunderstandingofthekeyelementsofmanagementofconstructionorganisationsand
projects.
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY:
UO Introduction to Construction Management
TASK DESCRIPTION
PART A: READING JOURNAL (20% OF COURSE GRADE)
Introduction
Read and reflect on six scholarly sources to be submitted as anAppendix with your analyticalreport(PartB). A
scholarly source is written by a qualified author who is an expert in their field and has usually been peer-reviewed,
by experts for accuracy and quality. You are to select three academic journal articles from the provided Scholarly
sources list and then select anotherthree Scholarly sources as you read more widely. The information gathered in
these scholarly sources will be used to write theAnalytical Report(PartB).Thus, as you read, select those sources
that provide information relevant to the ‘statement’ written below.
The validity of this statement is what you will use to frame your response for the analytical report.
Vision Statement
There is a need to rethink and improve traditional ways of managing construction projects in order to adopt the
principles of the circular economy.
Reading Journal Entries
You areonly required to submitthree reading journal entries as anAppendix with your analyticalreport. In each
reflection you will need to include full citation details for the source that you have read, and address the
following questions:
a) WhathaveIjustread?[Yourresponsetothisquestionistoincludethefullcitationdetailsforthesourceyou
haveread,withthesameinformationandformattingasthecitationincludedintheReferencelistofyour
report.]
b) What were the key points?
c) How do they relate to my selected report topic?
d) What points may be useful to include in my report?
e) What questions does this reading raise for me to pursue further?
f) How do my own experiences or observations relate to this reading?
Please refer to the reading journal template here.
Formative Reading Journal Entry
To assist you in developing your reading journaling skills you can participate in an activity that allows you to submit a
formativereadingjournalentrytoadiscussionforum.Youcansubmityourformativereadingjournalentry
anytime from Week 1 up until Week 9. You will also be able to receive some feedback from the online tutor.Please
also use this opportunity to learn from your peers.
UO Introduction to Construction Management
SCHOLARLY SOURCES LIST
Use and acknowledge appropriately three of the scholarly/academic journal articles listed below.Please note that
thelinkstotheaboveacademicjournalarticleshavenotbeenprovidedtoallowyoutopracticelocatingarticles.
The UniSA Library has created a Construction Management, Quantity and Building Surveying website to help you
get started and to find the below scholarly/academic journal articles.
1. Charef,R., Morel, J.-C.,&Rakhshan,K.(2021).Barriers toImplementingtheCircularEconomy in the
ConstructionIndustry:ACriticalReview.Sustainability.,13(23).https://doi.org/10.3390/su132312989
2. Guerra,B.C.,Shahi,S.,Mollaei,A.,Skaf,N.,Weber,O.,Leite,F.,&Haas,C.(2021).Circulareconomy
applications in the construction industry:A global scan of trends and opportunities. Journal of Cleaner
Production., 324.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129125
3. Hossain, M. U., Ng,S. T.,Antwi-Afari,P.,&Amor,B.(2020). Circular economy and the construction industry:
Existingtrends,challengesandprospectiveframeworkforsustainableconstruction.Renewable&Sustainable
Energy Reviews, 130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.109948
4. Charef, R., Lu, W., & Hall, D. (2022). The transition to the circular economy of the construction industry:
Insights into sustainable approaches to improve the understanding. Journal of Cleaner Production.,
364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132421
5. Yu,Y.,Junjan,V.,Yazan,D.M.,&Iacob,M.-E.(2022).AsystematicliteraturereviewonCircularEconomy
implementationintheconstructionindustry:apolicy-makingperspective.Resources,Conservation,and
Recycling, 183.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106359
6. Yu, Y., Yazan, D. M., Bhochhibhoya, S., & Volker, L. (2021). Towards Circular Economy through
Industrial Symbiosis in the Dutch construction industry: A case of recycled concrete aggregates.
JournalofCleaner Production., 293.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126083
7. Nodehi,M.,&Taghvaee,V.M.(2022).ApplyingCircularEconomytoConstructionIndustrythroughUseof
WasteMaterials:AReviewofSupplementaryCementitiousMaterials,Plastics,andCeramics.Circular
Economy and Sustainability, 2(3), 987–1020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-022-00149-x
8. Dewagoda,K.G.,Ng,S.T.,&Chen,J.(2022).Drivingsystematiccirculareconomyimplementationinthe
constructionindustry:Aconstructionvaluechainperspective.JournalofCleanerProduction.,381.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135197
9. Charef, R.,&Lu,W.(2021). Factor dynamics to facilitate circular economy adoption in construction. Journal of
Cleaner Production., 319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128639
10. Nasir,M.H.A.,Genovese,A.,Acquaye,A.A.,Koh,S.,&Yamoah,F.(2017).Comparinglinearandcircular
supply chains:Acase study from the construction industry. International Journal ofProductionEconomics,
183, 443– 457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.06.008
FINDING OTHER SCHOLARLY/ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES FOR YOUR ANALYTICAL REPORT
You will also need to find another three scholarly/academic journal articles to assist you in writing your Analytical
Report.TheUniSALibraryhascreatedaninteractivetutorialtohelpyouinfindingscholarlysources.
UO Introduction to Construction Management
PART B: ANALYTICAL REPORT (30% OF COURSE GRADE)
InPartBofAssessment2,youneedtowriteananalyticalreportthatdiscussesthevalidityofthestatementbelow.
Youranalyticalreport must be well informed, with reference to the sixscholarly sources selected.
Vision
There is a need to rethink and improve traditional ways of managing construction projects in order to adopt
the principles of the circular economy.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
In the building and construction sector, you will be required to critically analyse information. Decisions made based
ontheanalysisoftheinformationcouldmakeadifferencebetweenamoresuccessfulorlesssuccessfulproject
outcome. This analytical report will help give you the skills for professional life.
Analyticalwritingisusedtoshowrelationshipsbetweenpiecesofinformation.Itisusedtocompare,assessor
evaluate (for example, several approaches, theories, methodologies or outcomes). It has a structure based on the
ordering of sections in the findings/discussion in relation to each other and uses evidence from various sources. The
terms are explainedbelow:
Analysis: examine closely; examine something in terms of its parts and how they are related to each other.
Findings/discussion: consideringandofferingsomeinterpretationorevaluationofsomething;presentandgivea
judgment on the value of arguments for and against something (compare).
Report: clearly structure a document to present information about an investigation that has been undertaken. The
clearstructureallowsspecificpartsofthatinformationtobeeasilylocatedbythereader.Youwillneedtofollowthe
provided structure for your report.
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REPORT STRUCTURE
For this assessment you should structure your report as set out below:
SECTIONS STAGES COMPONENTS AND HEADINGS
Preliminary section:

Reference List
Appendices
Include the reading journal as an
Appendix
Preliminary section:
TitlePage:Titleofthereport(attentiongrabbingandcoveysthethemeofthereportcontent),preparedfor
(Lecturer’s name); prepared by (Your name, and student ID, course code, date)
Tableof contents:Aseparatepagethatincludesallheadingsandsubheadingsandcorrespondingpagenumbers (the
headings serve as a guidepost for your reader)
Executive Summary: A summary of the report that is usually written last. It should be a standalone document and
doesnotrequireheadings,quotesorbulletpoints.Itsummarisesthepurposeandscopeofthereport,typeof
analysis and findings.
Main Section:
Introduction:Contextualisesthereportforthereader.Itexplainsthepurposeofthereport,whatitaimedto
discover and how the information will be represented:
• a general statement about the topic to orient the reader
• a brief overview of the theoretical framework
• a clear thesis statement outlining your position/s on the statement
• an overview of the themes covered in the report
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Findings:
• What did you find out?
• Are there similar or alternate views?
• Draw on your theoretical frame and the literature (your research) to discuss the statement.
• Organise your discussion into sections with headings and subheadings.
Advice:
When researching and writing, it helps to organise your writing into sections. This involves organising
your research into themes. As you do this you will notice that some authors write about similar
viewpoints and others may have contrasting views. Recognising these similarities and differences is
what an analytical researcher does.
It is always beneficial to keep the course objectives in mind. The course objectives are a statement of
the learning goals for this course and thus are inextricably linked to assessment.
Hence, the objectives may assist your thinking when you are gathering your research and organising
your research into ‘themes’ for discussion. This part of the research phase may take some time, but it
is well worth the effort as it will help you to analyse the information you have gathered into clear and
logical sections.
Once you have categorised your information into sections, you then complete the writing for the
sections.
Conclusion: Summarise the report and reiterate your main arguments. Ensure that your conclusion is consistent with
the introduction paragraph. Include a take home message, a clear statement that informs your reader about what all of
this means and why it is important.
Supplementary Section: Reference list (APA 7) and Appendices (including your reading journal)
Appendices: Including your 3 reading journal entries
FORMATTING AND LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS FOR ASESSMENT 2 (PARTS A AND B)
• FormatPartA:ReadingJournaltotheguidelinesassetoutintheReadingJournalEntryTemplateprovided.
• Format Part B: Analytical Report according to the guidelines as set out in the report structure. Refer here for
a TemplateExample.
• Word counts for assessments do not typically include title pages, bibliographies orreference lists. In-line
citations in the body of the document are included.
• WordCountforPartAis3ReadingJournalsat300wordseach(900wordsintotal)andPartBis1500words
+/- 10%. Word counts for assessments do not include title pages, bibliographies orreference lists. In-line
citations in the body of the document are included.
• Typed, one and a half line spacing, with wide margins approx. 3 cms. It is preferable to use either Arial,
Calibri or Times New Roman.
• Applyappropriatesectionheadingsandsubheadingsandensureconsistentnumberingofsections.
• Keep paragraphs simple – one concept per paragraph.
• Part A and B are to be submitted as one document.
• Use the rubric in theAssessment 2 Resources to better understand how yourwork will be marked.

Education and skills training are important for driving change. Construction has long followed a linear “take-make-waste” model, so new paradigms need introducing early in educational curricula and professional development (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2021). Hands-on learning through simulation or demonstration projects illustrates reuse, remanufacturing, and material flows in practice.
Outreach through real-world examples also boosts awareness. Constructing buildings predominantly from reused, refurbished, or remanufactured components demonstrates circular concepts in action (Dobbs et al., 2021). Seeing success stories first-hand helps convince industry and investors of non-virgin materials’ quality and performance. Showcasing projects generates interest when their outcomes are shared widely.
Incentives and regulations further motivate transition. Policy tools like tax credits for circular construction methods or mandates for waste reuse stimulate broader adoption (Kirchherr et al., 2017). Certification programs including LEED and BREEAM now offer additional points for circular features. “Carrots and sticks” combined help accelerate market transition.
Demonstration research reinforces these approaches. Studies exploring circular building design, material traceability systems, disassembly planning, and refurbishment versus new construction costs provide evidence supporting education and policy efforts (Lützkendorf & Lorenz, 2005; Pomponi & Moncaster, 2017; Yuan et al., 2021).
In summary, a multifaceted strategy incorporating education, demonstration, incentives, and research seems most likely to foster understanding and uptake of circular practices across the construction sector.
References:
Dobbs, R., Ramaswamy, S., Stephenson, E., & Viguerie, S. P. (2021). How COVID-19 has pushed companies over the technology tipping point—and transformed business forever. McKinsey Quarterly. https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/how-covid-19-has-pushed-companies-over-the-technology-tipping-point-and-transformed-business-forever
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2021). Completing the picture: How the circular economy tackles climate change. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/completing-the-picture
Kirchherr, J., Reike, D., & Hekkert, M. (2017). Conceptualizing the circular economy: An analysis of 114 definitions. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 127, 221–232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.09.005
Lützkendorf, T., & Lorenz, D. P. (2005). Sustainable property investment: Valuing sustainable buildings through property performance assessment. Building Research & Information, 33(3), 212–234. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210500107969
Pomponi, F., & Moncaster, A. (2017). Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework. Sustainability, 9(1), Article 105. https://doi.org/10.3390/su9010105
Yuan, X., Shen, L., Hao, J. J. L., & Lu, W. (2021). A critical review of research on the circular economy in the construction industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 280, Article 124603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124603

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